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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ajay Devgn, Kajol and mansplaining in full view: It wasn't his question to answer
A woman is asked a question. A man interrupts and answers on her behalf. It's a common scene - in households, at workplaces, at public events. However, the incident we are highlighting happened last week at the trailer launch of the Hindi film 'Maa'.Kajol, who headlines the film, was present on stage, standing with Ajay Devgn, her husband, when a journalist asked her a question about motherhood, and the need to make the film industry more supportive for new mothers. The 50-year-old is now a mother of two - a daughter, Nysa, and a son, fact, the journalist, a woman, was careful to recall that Kajol worked on 'My Name Is Khan' when her daughter was just a year old - probably expecting the actor to answer from her personal experience. And then, it happened. Ajay took his mic, said "sorry to interrupt", when he had not even let Kajol complete her sentence, and started to mansplain. What else can you call it?'Mansplain', a word added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2018, refers to a situation where a man explains a topic a woman is often more familiar with or is better suited to address, such as issues related to womanhood or female experiences. Like in this case, a question about being a mother, and the changes the industry should be introducing for new was just one year old when you shot 'My Name Is Khan'. And now, we are talking about new moms who want an eight-hour shift in the workplace, in the industry, the film industry. What do you think of it, as a mother? Is it right? And people reacting to it, it is not going down well with people. What do you think about this?," the journalist asked."I love the fact that you can work less...." - the eight words Kajol spoke before Ajay "interrupted", and started to explain."I am sorry to interrupt. It's not that it's not going down well with people. Most of the honest filmmakers will not have a problem with this. Apart from just mothers who are working for eight hours, there are people who have usually started working for eight-nine hours in a shift. It's person to person, and most of the industry does understand this (sic)," he said. What he said is not the point of discussion here. What might have compelled him to speak is. The question mentioned producers, and he might have thought that, as the producer of the film, he was in a better position to take that question. However, the point still stands. The question was NOT addressed to him. Neither could he have answered it in the capacity of a 'new mother' or simply as a working woman in the answer, whether important or futile, took away the one thing that the question sought - personal experience, emotional insight, the very connection and authenticity only Kajol could have brought idea is not to understand when to speak, but to know when not to. One can always contribute to a woman's response or statement, without denying her the right to speak in the first place. But taking over the space - claiming the spotlight and leaving the woman merely standing, listening, feeling sidelined, silenced, and reduced to an awkward sigh - is what unfolds in an environment driven by inequality of Ajay did at that event - right in front of cameras and journalists - is no different from what many men routinely do in workplaces: cutting a woman off, speaking over her, or declaring, 'What she means is...' without letting her finish. Classic mansplaining, in full is more about conditioning, you see. The fact that a widely popular, fairly respected man, known across the country, could do it and get away with it speaks more about how mansplaining has been I figure now that not many would have even realised that it was a classic case of mansplaining when the video first appeared. Nobody to question, because it doesn't look like a larger problem. And that's precisely what is the a woman's agency, her right to speak about herself, motherhood - a role that she will always be playing in her life, demanding industry changes as a woman - all of that were Kajol's to discuss, to opined if you ask me, the stage totally belonged to Kajol. Even from a promotional or a business point, Kajol is the biggest name in 'Maa'. The spotlight was hers. What Ajay had to do there was simple - extending a supportive smile, a helping hand, and the loudest clap to tell the world that a husband was proud of his I am not saying he is not proud of his wife or that they don't share an equal relationship. This is not even a criticism of Devgn. This is more to highlight the very normalisation of mansplaining, by even the most aware people in the world, the leaders of the industry, if you urge, as a man, to sometimes 'simplify' what a woman is saying, because he thinks he knows better, or that he's helping her with a better articulation of her thought - all of that is wrong and counter-productive, even. Let her be her own anchor. Let her have her moment - whether of dismissal or appreciation - let it be hers to own. Especially, if you have no business in explaining what she, by every means, should and is more familiar with. Mansplaining comes from a deep-rooted sense of superiority. It's the product of centuries of gender bias - where men are seen as default authorities and women as passive listeners. You have to look at it as not just ignorance, but as entitlement. It comes from that quiet satisfaction of assuming she couldn't possibly know more - simply because she's a is a conditioning that is wired early - when girls are asked to listen, discouraged to lead in families. When they are taught that male voices matter more, men will decide for them - their present, their future, their place in the mansplaining and calling it out is breaking that chain of misogyny. It's not just resistance, it's a rebellion, honestly. One dialogue, one objection, one man at a Watch IN THIS STORY#Ajay Devgn#Kajol Devgan
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ajay Devgn On How Daughter Nysa Is Currently "Not Interested" In Bollywood
New Delhi: Ajay Devgn attended the trailer launch of his wife Kajol's upcoming horror film, Maa, on Thursday. At the event held in Mumbai, the actor opened up about his daughter Nysa's future plans. Ajay Devgn, who produced Maa, was asked why he did not cast Nysa in the film. To which, the actor replied, "At the moment, she is not interested in this kind of work." In the same conversation, Kajol spoke about how her role in Maa resonated with her as a mother. What Ajay Devgn is the producer of Kajol's upcoming film Maa. The cast and crew addressed media questions at the trailer launch yesterday. On being asked why Ajay Devgn did not cast his daughter Nysa in the film, the Singham actor said that she is not interested in this kind of work right now. Speaking about her character in Maa where Kajol fights evils to protect her daughter, she said, "I spoke about this during Salaam Venky as any parent's worst nightmare (to lose their child)." She added, "I normally tend not to let my feelings affect my shot, but somewhere down the line, subconsciously, emotions come easier. Tears fall more easily. Because you feel so connected to it, and it's so real." Background Ajay Devgn and Kajol got married in 1999. The couple has two children, Nysa, born in 2003, and Yug, born in 2010. Nysa celebrated her 22nd birthday last month. Wishing her on her special day, Ajay penned a special post on social media. The actor dropped a mirror selfie with her daughter on Instagram. In the caption, Ajay wrote "Selfies only happen because Nysa wouldn't take no for an answer. Thank you for always capturing memories…Happy Birthday, my baby! Love you endlessly." Kajol also shared a sweet birthday wish for her daughter on Instagram. She shared two stunning pictures of Nysa in a yellow ethnic attire. "Am I her blueprint or is she mine? Can't really tell now.. so much to learn from you always. May the sun always shine for you and may the wind always blow through your rockstar hair in the right way... love love love you my darling girl!" read the caption. In A Nutshell The buzz around when Kajol and Ajay Devgn's daughter Nysa will be making her Bollywood debut has been ongoing for a while. The actors were present at the trailer launch of Kajol's upcoming movie Maa yesterday, where Ajay Devgn answered to why Nysa wasn't cast in the film.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ajay Devgn reacts to casting daughter Nysa Devgn for Kajol starrer 'Maa', reveals her acting plans
and 's daughter Nysa Devgn is now quite famous on the gram and while her parents are superstars, netizens are quite curious even about Nysa. She is often spotted in the city and her pictures on the internet also leave people wondering if she will also become an actress like her parents. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kajol will be seen next in 'Maa' and the trailer was launched at a grand event in Mumbai. 'Maa' is a mythological horror film and the film is about Kajol protecting her daughter from a raakshas (demon). Ajay has produced the film and at the event, he was asked if he considered casting Nysa for the daughter's role in the film. Reacting to it, he said, "She is not interested in this kind of work." Earlier, Ajay had said in an interview with Film Companion, "I don't know if she wants to come into this line. To this moment she has shown disinterest. anything can change anytime with children. she is abroad, she is studying right now.' Earlier Kajol had revealed if Nysa has any acting plans. She had said at News18's Rising Bharat Summit 2025 Summit, "Bilkul I 22 saal ki ho gaye wali hai abhi.. I think she has made up her mind that ki nai aane wali hai abhi. (Not at all. She is turning 22 years old and I think she has made up her mind that she's not coming in the industry)." Nysa is studying at the International Hospitality at Switzerland's Glion Institute of Higher Education. Earlier, she was in Singapore for three years during her final years of school. Ajay and Kajol tied the knot in 1999 and have two children - Nysa and Yug Devgn.
India.com
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kajol's daughter Nysa Devgan to give tough competition to SRK's daughter Suhana Khan? All you need to know
After a long wait, it seems something is brewing in the life of Kajol and Ajay Devgn's daughter, Nysa Devgan. Fans have often asked Kajol about Nysa's entry into films, and now, it looks like the time has come! Recently, fashion designer Manish Malhotra shared a few stunning photos of Nysa in a glamorous lehenga. The post went viral, not just because of the pictures, but also because of the caption, which hinted at Nysa's potential Bollywood debut. Manish took to his official Instagram handle and shared Nysa's looks in his work. She wore a golden and a pink brocade lehenga. The caption read, 'Nysa Cinema Awaits you @nysadevgan stunning in our #Evara collection handwoven brocade lehanga with intricate embroidery by indian artisans.' As soon as the post went live, Manish Malhotra's caption made fans wonder whether Nysa will make her Bollywood debut soon. Kajol reacted to the post, and dropped red heart emojis. Meanwhile, Nysa's friend Orry wrote, 'Can't wait for your debut @nysadevgan,' along with heart-eyed emojis. If Nysa makes her debut this year, it could pose tough competition for other star kids like Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan's daughter Suhana Khan, Boney Kapoor and Sridevi's daughter Khushi Kapoor, and many others. A couple of weeks ago, while talking at the News18′ s event, Kajol flatly refused Nysa's entry in Bollywood. She told the reporter, 'Absolutely not. I don't think she will. She is 22 years old… about to be. I think she has made up her mind that she is not going to make it now.'
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Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Kajol and Ajay Devgn's daughter Nysa Devgan set for her Bollywood debut?
Nysa Devgan, the daughter of Kajol and Ajay Devgn, has a huge fan base, and her images and videos frequently go viral on social media. Recently, Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra posted some gorgeous pictures of Nysa in a gorgeous lehenga. The post immediately gained attention because of Manish's eye-catching caption, which hinted at Nysa's upcoming Bollywood debut. Manish Malhotra posts on Nysa Devgan Famous fashion designer Manish Malhotra posted pictures of Nysa Devgan on Instagram on April 28 with the caption, 'Nysa Cinema Awaits you[sparkle heart emoji] @nysadevgan stunning in our #Evara collection handwoven brocade lehenga with intricate embroidery by Indian artisans.' Nysa was fashioned by celebrity stylist Radhika Mehra in the outfit, which consists of a silk lehenga, a golden top, and a dupatta with heavy embroidery. Netizens praised the Nysa Devgan look Her mother and Bollywood star Kajol showered her with love in the comments section by dropping red heart emojis. Meanwhile, Nysa's friend Orry commented, 'Can't wait for your debut @nysadevgan," along with heart-eyed emojis. Singer Kanika Kapoor wrote, 'Gorgeous." Apart from this, fans were left wondering whether Nysa would soon make her Bollywood debut after reading his caption. One netizen wrote, 'Very beautiful!!! Can't wait for another l Kajol Era!" Another one wrote, 'Absolutely stunning… photo copy of you @kajol." All about Nysa Devgan in Manish Malhotra's lehenga look Intricate gold jaali work, sequin embellishments, small mirrors on the neckline, a plunging U-neck, a cropped hem that accentuates her toned stomach, a fitting silhouette, a backless design, dori ties with beaded tassels, and a sleeveless design were all elements of the gold blouse. Nysa paired the heavily embroidered choli with a silk lehenga embroidered with gold brocade and a wide patti border adorned with gota patti and gold zardozi work. She added a brocade silk dupatta with gota patti work, gold patti borders, and sequin embellishments to finish the look. Nysa chose to wear jhumkis, gold Kundan bracelets, and a heavy gold necklace set with diamonds and emeralds. The star kid opted for a glossy, nude pink lip shade, feathery brows, mascara on her lashes, subtle smokey eyes, shimmering kohl, shining highlighter, flushed cheeks, and contouring to complete her look. Her hair was fashioned in delicate waves and left loose in a central part. Meanwhile, Nysa showed off her beauty in this pink and gold brocade lehenga set by Manish Malhotra, proving that no wedding outfit is complete without one. The outfit, which is made of opulent silk fabric, is ideal for your closest friend's wedding. Bollywood star Kajol on Nysa joining the film industry? However, Kajol revealed earlier this month that her daughter Nysa has decided not to pursue a career in the film industry during News18's Rising Bharat Summit 2025. She responded to the persistent rumours that Nysa would enter the movie business by saying that her daughter does not currently have any intentions to become an actress. The Do Patti actress stated at the Summit, 'Bilkul I 22 saal ki ho gayi wali hai abhi.. I think she has made up her mind that ki nahi aane wali hai abhi."
