Kajol cheers for daughter Nysa at graduation ceremony
In a video from the graduation ceremony, Kajol was seen cheering enthusiastically for her daughter. What caught the attention of the netizens was the way she applauded Nysa.
Her enthusiastic cheer reminded many fans of her iconic character, Anjali, from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., in which her character praises her son at a school function.
Ajay Devgn's daughter wore the traditional graduation robe as she walked up the stage to receive her degree. Kajol's excitement was reflected as she shouted for her daughter.
One fan commented, "This is so Anjali from K3g energy"
Ajay and Kajol got married in 1999. The star couple welcomed their daughter, Nysa, on April 20, 2003. Seven years later, their son Yug was born on September 13, 2010.
Kajol is being lauded for her role in Kayoze Irani's directorial Sarzameen. Directed by Kayoze Irani, the film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Vijay Menon — a man torn between a father's love and a soldier's duty, Kajol as Meher — a mother who fights against all odds to keep her family intact, and Ibrahim Ali Khan as Harman, a vulnerable young man caught at a crossroads.
She will be seen hosting a talk show with Twinke Khanna. Titled Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle. Produced and conceptualised by Banijay Asia, the show is described as a "bold, fiery, and candid" entry into the talk show space, featuring a guest list that includes the "biggest names" in Bollywood and the film industry's who's who.
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