Hindi horror films are slowly gaining ground, but few deeply explore Indian cultural and mythological roots. Maa, the upcoming mythological horror film starring Kajol, aims to bridge that gap. Set in West Bengal, the film follows a mother who must protect her daughter from an evil force — a story that writer Saiwyn Quadras says was inspired by Kajol’s devotion to goddess Durga.
Kajol starrer Maa was scripted in just 10 days, reveals writer Saiwyn Quadras
“Maa is a blend of mythology, horror, and fantasy, which has supernatural elements stemming from our tradition and culture. That has been missing from Hindi films,” says Quadras, who is best known for his work on Mary Kom and Neerja. “Ajay [Devgn, producer] wanted a horror story for Kajol ma’am, and I didn’t have any in mind. One day, it struck me that during every Durga Puja, Kajol visits the pandals in Mumbai. Durga Maa is the symbol of maternal love. Her love is considered a weakness, but if a mother is pushed to a corner to protect her child, that weakness becomes her strength. That formed the story arc — Maa Durga becoming Maa Kali to protect her child.”
Once the concept clicked, things moved fast. “Ajay sir asked me to write it in 10 days, but within four days, he asked me to narrate it to Kajol ma’am,” recalls Quadras. “She fell in love with the concept and asked me if I’d be ready with the script in a month. When I said I couldn’t, she said, ‘I believe in you. You can do it.’” The writer was also all praise for Kajol’s performance. “She is magic. She will be crying as per the scene, and the moment the director says cut, she is back to normal, asking, ‘Where’s my coffee?’”
Directed by Vishal Furia and presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Maa is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Subbarayan and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. The film is set for a theatrical release on June 27, 2025.
As for a potential sequel, Quadras says it depends on the film’s reception. “It will depend on the producers’ excitement to take the story forward, depending on the film’s success or failure. I have a few ideas of continuing the journey. I had an idea two months ago, which I shared with Ajay sir and he liked it.”
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