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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Never worked for 20 hours, producers were understanding: Kajol on debate over work hours in industry
Actor Kajol says maintaining work-life balance has always been a priority since she started acting in the 1990s and the journey became easier with the support of her family as well as the producers. "I was one of the few people who worked on one film at a time; I didn't do 4 films at the same time (like other actors). I used to finish one film, then start another. I didn't work for 20 or 30 hours. I was always very clear that we would work a certain amount only, and my mom also backed me up big time on it," the 50-year-old actor told PTI in an interview. Actor Deepika Padukone's alleged exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Spirit" after the two did not agree over an eight-hour working shift among other conditions has sparked a discussion around shooting hours in the industry. Kajol, who next appears in horror thriller "Maa", said she had the same discussion after she gave birth to her first child, Nysa, with husband Ajav Devgn. "I remember having this discussion, and I think most producers are so (okay), they don't even think twice," the actor said. Sharing her past experiences, Kajol said whenever she faced challenges on the personal front, the producers of her movies were quite "understanding" and allowed her to leave the sets early when necessary. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "I remember shooting for 'U Me Aur Hum' (2008), and my dad was in the hospital at that time, and Nysa was two years old, so it was a double whammy. But Ajay, being the producer, managed it; he worked around it to make sure that I went home early, so I could go to the hospital. So, we managed that work-life balance, as you put it. "Even when I was doing 'Fanaa' (2006), everybody worked around very comfortably without kind of making it an issue or even writing it in the contract, for that matter. So, I've had wonderful experiences. Most of the time, people do understand, and they work around you." Kajol has a slew of projects in the pipeline, beginning with "Maa", which is directed by Vishal Furia, who is known for his work on "Lapachhapi", "Criminal Justice" and "Chhorii". The movie narrates the story of a mother who becomes Goddess Kali to end a demonic curse rooted in fear, blood, and betrayal. Kajol said "Maa", written by Saiwyn Quadras, started out as a thriller, and gradually transformed into a full-blown horror movie. "When I agreed to do the film and heard the concept, I loved it. I'm a full mythological buff. I love our Indian mythology, we've amazing characters, stories, ideas and viewpoints, whether it is karma or dharma. "When they came to me, I thought it was very apt that this story is coming out at a time when they say that we are living in the Kalyug. The timing is perfect," she added. Kajol said she is someone who doesn't lean towards horror films and credits Furia for convincing her to do the project. "The scripts that I was approached with didn't have the right feel and vibe to it. Though I haven't read too many horror scripts, of the few that I have been offered, they have not been of the greatest calibre. "The horror films that were made earlier never concentrated on their script. It was about the supernatural element, blood, gore, how to scare people, etc was given more importance than the story and characters," said the actor. "Maa", which is slated to be released in cinema halls on June 27, is produced by Devgn. She said Devgn played a pivotal role in shaping up the story of "Maa", and even shot some portions of the climax. "He is a great producer. He is involved on the script level, VFX and the action. He did shoot parts of the climax as well," Kajol said, adding, she has always had a great "creative process" working with her actor-filmmaker husband. "Maa" also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma and Ronit Roy. It is presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, and is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. Besides "Maa", Kajol will also feature in action thriller "Maharagini" with Prabhudeva and Naserruddin Shah, Karan Johar's upcoming home production "Sarzameen", and season two of her series "The Trial". The actor working on back-to-back movies turned out to be an "interesting" experience. "I shot them back-to-back. I finished work on 'Sarzameen' and 'Maharagini'. Right now, the current thing is 'Maa' and then 'The Trial' season two. "I've been working for like 34 years now, and, I feel like in my 33rd year, I've worked more than I have in the last many years. So, it's been quite an interesting year," Kajol said.
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Never worked for 20 hours, producers were understanding: Kajol on debate over work hours in industry
Mumbai, Actor Kajol says maintaining work-life balance has always been a priority since she started acting in the 1990s and the journey became easier with the support of her family as well as the producers. "I was one of the few people who worked on one film at a time; I didn't do 4 films at the same time . I used to finish one film, then start another. I didn't work for 20 or 30 hours. I was always very clear that we would work a certain amount only, and my mom also backed me up big time on it," the 50-year-old actor told PTI in an interview. Actor Deepika Padukone's alleged exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Spirit" after the two did not agree over an eight-hour working shift among other conditions has sparked a discussion around shooting hours in the industry. Kajol, who next appears in horror thriller "Maa", said she had the same discussion after she gave birth to her first child, Nysa, with husband Ajav Devgn. "I remember having this discussion, and I think most producers are so , they don't even think twice," the actor said. Sharing her past experiences, Kajol said whenever she faced challenges on the personal front, the producers of her movies were quite "understanding" and allowed her to leave the sets early when necessary. "I remember shooting for 'U Me Aur Hum' , and my dad was in the hospital at that time, and Nysa was two years old, so it was a double whammy. But Ajay, being the producer, managed it; he worked around it to make sure that I went home early, so I could go to the hospital. So, we managed that work-life balance, as you put it. "Even when I was doing 'Fanaa' , everybody worked around very comfortably without kind of making it an issue or even writing it in the contract, for that matter. So, I've had wonderful experiences. Most of the time, people do understand, and they work around you." Kajol has a slew of projects in the pipeline, beginning with "Maa", which is directed by Vishal Furia, who is known for his work on "Lapachhapi", "Criminal Justice" and "Chhorii". The movie narrates the story of a mother who becomes Goddess Kali to end a demonic curse rooted in fear, blood, and betrayal. Kajol said 'Maa', written by Saiwyn Quadras, started out as a thriller, and gradually transformed into a full-blown horror movie. 'When I agreed to do the film and heard the concept, I loved it. I'm a full mythological buff. I love our Indian mythology, we've amazing characters, stories, ideas and viewpoints, whether it is karma or dharma. "When they came to me, I thought it was very apt that this story is coming out at a time when they say that we are living in the Kalyug. The timing is perfect,' she added. Kajol said she is someone who doesn't lean towards horror films and credits Furia for convincing her to do the project. 'The scripts that I was approached with didn't have the right feel and vibe to it. Though I haven't read too many horror scripts, of the few that I have been offered, they have not been of the greatest calibre. "The horror films that were made earlier never concentrated on their script. It was about the supernatural element, blood, gore, how to scare people, etc was given more importance than the story and characters,' said the actor. 'Maa', which is slated to be released in cinema halls on June 27, is produced by Devgn. She said Devgn played a pivotal role in shaping up the story of 'Maa', and even shot some portions of the climax. 'He is a great producer. He is involved on the script level, VFX and the action. He did shoot parts of the climax as well,' Kajol said, adding, she has always had a great 'creative process' working with her actor-filmmaker husband. 'Maa' also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma and Ronit Roy. It is presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, and is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. Besides "Maa", Kajol will also feature in action thriller "Maharagini" with Prabhudeva and Naserruddin Shah, Karan Johar's upcoming home production "Sarzameen", and season two of her series "The Trial". The actor working on back-to-back movies turned out to be an "interesting" experience. "I shot them back-to-back. I finished work on 'Sarzameen' and 'Maharagini'. Right now, the current thing is 'Maa' and then 'The Trial' season two. "I've been working for like 34 years now, and, I feel like in my 33rd year, I've worked more than I have in the last many years. So, it's been quite an interesting year," Kajol said.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Soha Ali Khan's Post-Workout Glow Is The Inspiration We Need To Hit Gym
Last Updated: Soha Ali Khan flaunted her radiant charm in a no-makeup look, wearing a lilac bralette and black track pants. Soha Ali Khan's dedication to fitness is commendable. When not busy with work and maternal duties, she indulges in an intense workout routine. On Thursday, the actress was spotted exiting the gym after training. Paparazzi captured her while she was en route her car to head home after the workout session. Staying true to her humble personality, she posed for some clicks before getting inside her ride. Not to miss her workout glow as she flaunted her radiant charm in a no-makeup look, wearing a lilac bralette and black track pants, perfect to hit the gym. View this post on Instagram A post shared by F I L M Y G Y A N (@filmygyan) Not long ago, Soha Ali Khan also shared a video from inside the gym. Sweating it out, the actress performed some classic exercises but with a twist for added intensity. In a multi-coloured cropped top and dark-hued fitted leggings, she redefined gym wear fashion and we are taking notes. In her caption, she wrote, 'TGIF… The Grind Is Fierce!! But also Thank Goodness It's Friday!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) Not just fitness enthusiast, Soha Ali Khan is a globetrotter too. Recently, she was in the Maldives, soaking in the beauty of the picturesque views with her husband Kunal Kemmu and daughter Inaaya. Allowing a peek into her enchanting getaway, Soha posted a set of stunning pictures from the vacation and let's just say – they were all about love, laughter and fun. Kunal and Soha were in the Maldives to celebrate the actor's birthday on May 25. To mark the special occasion, she shared a series of photos which also included a sweet moment of her planting a peck on Kunal's cheek. Extending her heartfelt wishes, she wrote, 'Aaj kissi ka to birthday hai… Happy Birthday." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) On the work front, Soha Ali Khan was last seen in Chhorii 2 with Nushrratt Bharuccha, Gashmeer Mahajani and Jitendra Kumar in key roles. Directed by Vishal Furia, the horror film was released on Amazon Prime Video. It is a sequel to Chhorii – a remake of Furia's 2017 Marathi film Lapachhapi. Chhorii marked Soha's return to acting after a seven-year hiatus. Before this, she was seen in Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3, which was released in 2018, a year after the actress welcomed her daughter Inaaya with husband Kunal Kemmu. First Published: June 12, 2025, 16:18 IST
