Bollywood star Kajol believes that star kids today are under pressure to deliver instant results instead of being given the time to develop their craft. The actress, daughter of veteran star Tanuja and one of the most successful female actors of her era, shared that she was fortunate to have the space and time to grow as a performer.
Kajol talks about trolls and the harsh reality for Bollywood star kids today; says, “it’s almost like a do-or-die situation for them”
Kajol stated, “Trolls will criticise you whether you have parents who are well-known or not. But we listen to them a little more when they’re talking about somebody whose parents are well-known, maybe.”
Kajol told PTI, “We had that chance to grow, we were given that time, or maybe enough films to grow and to become who we are. Today, it’s almost like a do-or-die situation for them, and for this, they’re very well prepared. I have to give them that. But we can be a little kinder.”
The 50-year-old actor is set to portray the mother of Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of Saif Ali Khan, in the upcoming film Sarzameen. Ibrahim faced heavy trolling for his debut performance in Nadaaniyan. Kajol emphasized that “reinvention” is essential for actors to keep evolving throughout their careers.
She said, “For actors, it’s necessary to understand that you have to unlearn everything that you have learnt earlier, and keep doing new things, whatever they may be.” Despite these challenges, Kajol praised today’s generation of actors, noting that they are pursuing longevity not just through acting but by exploring various other ventures as well.
She stated, “Longevity now means something else. So, my kind of longevity may not be there. But in this day and age, the great thing about all these actors is that they will keep coming up with different kinds of films, and they will do other things as well, along with it (acting). It won’t only be about movies for them. So, their longevity might not be limited to movies.”
Kajol was last seen in Maa, a mythological horror film directed by Vishal Furia, known for Chhorii.
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