Actor Kajol has moved to clarify recent comments she made about actors working harder than those with regular 9-to-5 jobs after her remarks sparked an online debate and criticism on social media platforms. Speaking during an episode of her chat show Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, which featured Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, Kajol had drawn comparisons between the challenges faced by actors and those working standard desk jobs. Many on Reddit and other forums called her statement “tone-deaf,” prompting the actor to offer a detailed explanation.
Kajol clarifies “actors work harder than 9-5 employees” comment: “You can take tea breaks or just relax for a bit. We can’t”
Kajol described the film set as an “on-the-ball kind of job,” emphasizing that shooting schedules can involve 35-40 consecutive days where one must be 100 percent present at all times. In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter, Kajol said, “You have to work out, eat right, and maintain your body because even a small change affects your look and costumes. That’s a huge pressure.”
She further added, “When you’re doing a 9-to-5 job, you can take tea breaks or just relax for a bit. We can’t. We’re constantly being watched, how we sit, cross our legs, smile, or even move. Every moment is scrutinised. It’s like being a kettle that’s always boiling; you’re always alert, always a little paranoid. That’s how we live.”
Speaking of the professional front, in 2025, Kajol has been prominent with projects including the mythological horror film Maa, and as co-host of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle on Prime Video. She also acted in the streaming release Sarzameen and made headlines for winning her seventh Filmfare award.
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