Prithviraj Sukumaran compares Kajol to Mohanlal, calls her a gifted actress: 'The greatest thing about collaborating with such actors is...'
recently praised
Kajol
's acting and compared her to the great Malayalam actor
Mohanlal
. He stars alongside her in the upcoming film 'Sarzameen.' According to him, she is one of the most talented actors he has ever worked with, emphasising her capacity to create emotionally charged scenes with little outward show.
Prithviraj Sukumaran on Kajol's acting brilliance and on-set camaraderie
While promoting 'Sarzameen,' Prithviraj told Bollywood Bubble that Kajol's performance style reminded him of Malayalam icon Mohanlal. He described her ability to portray emotionally charged scenes with little to no effort as a unique and natural talent. He claims that even though Kajol does not use a lot of preparation, her performances are incredibly powerful and real.
Further, he said, the Bollywood actress is an incredibly gifted actor and working with her was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Her energy on set is infectious, like a continuous jolt of caffeine, in the best way possible. That said, filming emotional scenes with her wasn't always easy. There's one in particular where her line goes, 'No matter how deeply a son may love his mother, he ultimately grows up to be his father.
' For some reason, they couldn't stop laughing during that moment, and director Kayoze Irani had all but "given up" on them. Still, it was a memorable experience for Prithviraj.
"I've long admired her talent and truly hope we get the chance to work together again," he said.
About Sarzameen
'Sarzameen' is an upcoming Hindi-language film which stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, and Ibrahim Ali Khan. The film is directed by Kayoze Irani and is set to premiere on JioCinema on July 25, 2025.
In the same interview, Prithviraj Sukumaran reiterated his admiration for Aamir Khan, calling him 'a pathbreaker in so many different ways.' He praised Khan's relentless curiosity and ability to challenge norms, both in cinema and in thought. Prithviraj added that Aamir's presence in 'Sarzameen' as a producer upgraded the project, and working with him was creatively enhancing.
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