Kajol once joked about ‘Putting Ajay Devgn on Trial'
Kajol
is all set to make her big screen comeback with Maa, the mythological drama produced by
Ajay Devgn
. The film is gearing up for release on 27th June 2025.
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Interestingly, the film is coming two years after Kajol made her debut on OTT with a show called The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha.
During the promotions of that show when asked which real-life person she would like to put on trial, Kajol jokingly named her husband.
'I'd put
Ajay
Devgn on trial and I don't even need to give any reason for it. Being a husband is more than a reason to put him on trial — and knowing him, he will even accept the charges,' the actress had quipped. The statement quickly went viral, with fans appreciating the couple's trademark banter and easy camaraderie.
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Now, the duo is set to collaborate professionally once again. Touted as one of Kajol's most emotionally charged performances in recent years, Maa follows the journey of a mother grappling with personal loss, resilience, and sacrifice. Industry insiders describe the film that showcases Kajol in a role with significant emotional depth.
During the promotions of Maa she confessed that she isnt a horror buff at all. 'There are so many things in life that scare you naturally.
You don't have to watch a movie, basically ' she added. Despite her personal aversion to horror, the actress is surrounded by family members who are die-hard fans of the genre. 'My husband, my son, my nephews — everybody around me loves, loves, loves horror. They watch at least one film every week.
Come hell or high water.'
While Kajol admits to watching a few horror classics, she does so with a twist. 'I watch these films without sound. Without sound, I'm not that scared,' she laughed. It's a trick many wary viewers might relate to — muting the jump scares while still soaking in the eerie visuals.
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