Kajol is one of the most loved actresses in Bollywood. Fans love her no-nonsense persona and unfiltered chatter. However, sometimes it can get into a heated debate with the netizens. And something similar happened when she commented that actors work harder than those in regular 9-to-5 jobs.
Kajol clarifies her comment on 9-to-5 employees
Kajol recently sparked an online debate after saying that actors work harder than those with a regular 9-to-5 job. The actress was caught in the middle of the buzz when she commented on actors working harder than 9-to-5 employees during the chat show, Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle. The episode featured Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, and drew sharp criticism on Reddit, with netizens calling Kajol ‘Tone-deaf’.
However, the actress has now responded to the buzz during a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter. Kajol shared that when an actor shoots, they have to be there 100 per cent of the time. She explained that it’s not just a mental job, but also a physical and emotional one. Kajol emphasises how their jobs require them to be at their best, both mentally and physically, as even the smallest changes can affect the final product. She was quoted as saying:
“It’s a very on-the-ball kind of job. When you’re shooting, you have to be 100 per cent there. We shot continuously for about 35 to 40 days (for The Trial’s second season). 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.”
In the same conversation, Kajol also drew a comparison between acting and corporate jobs. The actress noted that, unlike office employees, actors have no downtime. The actress pointed out that they are constantly being observed, so they have to make sure everything is perfect. She also hinted that they have to maintain themselves not just at work, but also outside of it. She was quoted as saying:
“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.”
Kajol’s latest work
Kajol’s recent work in 2025 included the mythological horror film, Maa. The actress entered a new chapter in her life, marking her first venture into the horror genre. The film was immensely loved by viewers and brought Kajol to the top of the headlines once again. On the digital front, Kajol co-hosts the talk show, Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, alongside Twinkle Khanna, available on Prime Video. She was also part of Ibrahim Ali Khan and Prithiviraj Sukumaran starrer Sarzameen, which was directly released on JioHotstar. Kajol was also in the news for winning her seventh Filmfare award recently, along with Shah Rukh Khan.
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