From ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ to ‘Baazigar’, Kajol has ruled hearts with her unforgettable performances and charm for over three decades. Known for her emotional depth and comic timing, she’s now stepping into something completely new—horror. Her upcoming film ‘Maa’ sees her battling dark forces as a fierce mother. But while fans are intrigued, Kajol’s children have some hilarious feedback for her choice of roles.Kajol’s kids react to her horror debut‘Maa’ is Kajol’s first horror film, and judging by the trailer, it’s intense. A scene even shows her character being tortured, her bones being broken. But her children, 14-year-old Yug and 22-year-old Nysa, had strong reactions. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Kajol revealed, “Nysa might not. She is like me, doesn’t like horror.” The ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ actress further said, “They have always had opinions. Fortunately or unfortunately, that opinion has not changed. They are very clear about it, ‘We can’t watch you crying on screen; you should do films like papa does. Do Golmaal!’”She added jokingly, “They want me to do films that only make them laugh, and there is nobody crying, no glycerine is used, and nothing happens to me. I wonder what is this film where nothing happens to me, and I have to do nothing. Why am I in this film?”From ‘Helicopter Eela’ to real-life mum momentsThis isn’t the first time Kajol has taken on a motherly role. She previously played a helicopter parent in ‘Helicopter Eela’. Reflecting on her own parenting style she said, “I used to be an Eela, but not anymore; I am much calmer and cooler. The kids grow up and have their own ideas and opinions—Touchwood that they do.”A different kind of upbringingComparing her parenting style to that of her mum, veteran actor Tanuja, Kajol shared, “My mom had a much stricter style of parenting. It was a lot more regimented than our version. I lived with my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. It wasn’t only one person who was in charge of you. Anyone who was over 21 in that house was in charge of you. I am different from them, but yes, the basics are the same. Both of them love me enough not to want to do anything drastic.”Kajol’s new filmDirected by Vishal Furia and also starring Ronit Roy and Indraneil Sengupta, ‘Maa’ will hit theatres on 27 June. With horror, emotion, and a mother’s fierce love at its core, Kajol is ready to show a different side of her talent—whether her kids approve or not!
