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News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kajol Denies The Notion Of 'Bollywood Camps': 'It Was Just A Comfort Level'
Kajol said that the camp system eluded her and that she worked with everybody. Kajol has been in the film industry for a long time now. In a recent chat with Times Now, she was asked if camps exist in Bollywood. Kajol dismissed the idea of camps and said that people work based on comfort. She also reflected on her husband Ajay Devgn's equation with Shah Rukh Khan- her long-time collaborator. Reflecting on camps in Bollywood, Kajol said, 'I don't know whether there are camps anymore. There weren't camps, just friends or certain people who have worked with certain people. More than camps, it was a comfort level of whom you've worked and not worked with. I didn't have a camp; I worked with everybody. The camp system eluded me." When asked if Ajay Devgn was ever insecure of her friendship with Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol shared, 'Nothing at all, they were pretty much rumours. Genuinely, nothing really happened. They weren't like 'Oh buddy, let's share a beer,' but today they truly respect each other." Kajol shared that she and Ajay Devgn have accepted that they don't need to have the same friends. 'There's no awkwardness, that's a boundary really. As people, we are individuals. I will like some things, he will not like some things and vice versa. We both decided that that's fine. As long as I don't have to sit down and whatever, I am fine, you go ahead, have friends and do whatever you want," she said. Meanwhile, on the work front, Kajol is currently seen in Maa. News18 gave the film 3/5 stars. Our review read, 'As much as the film tried to showcase Bengali culture and traditions, it also feels like it's again bringing to light the kind of mumbo jumbo that's always been doing the rounds. And that was again a disappointing factor. Having said that, certain scenes and jump scares in the movie do give you goosebumps, but unfortunately, don't leave you impressed at a stretch to change your idea about how the film pans out." 'Overall, it's a one-time watch and needs a lot more to even become a notable film from the series or the universe of Shaitaan, which was released in 2024, starring R Madhavan and Ajay Devgn in the lead roles," the review also mentioned. First Published:
News18
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kajol Reveals On-Set Disagreements With Ajay Devgn During ‘Maa': 'We Both Came Out...'
Last Updated: Kajol opens up on working with Ajay Devgn in Maa, tackling horror for the first time, and her personal rituals before filming. In a candid conversation on IMDb's original series Behind The Scenes, Kajol opened up about her experience working on Maa, the latest addition to Ajay Devgn's expanding Shaitaan universe. Directed by Vishal Furia and starring Kajol alongside Ronit Roy and Indraneil Sengupta, Maa marks Kajol's first foray into the horror genre—an unexpected turn for the actor best known for her iconic roles in drama and romance. While the film explores the realm of mythological horror with roots in the Kaali Maa and Rakta Beej legend, Kajol admitted she was never a fan of horror to begin with. 'I'm on the opposite spectrum of a fan really, as far as horror is concerned," she said. 'Earlier when I got a few scripts, the emphasis was always on the genre more than the story—and that always bothered me. Maa started out as a concept based on one of my favourite mythological stories. I'm a mythology buff, and this is a mytho-horror being attempted for the first time." The actor also touched upon the challenges of stepping into an unfamiliar cinematic space. 'The Green Screen and the VFX were the most challenging. The pitch of a horror film is driven by what you want the audience to feel, and that requires a bit of exaggeration, especially in performance. For someone like me, who prefers subtlety, that's a real shift. And of course, the action—no one knows how much physicality is involved in horror besides those acting in it." The interview took a personal turn when Kajol revealed what it was like collaborating with husband Ajay Devgn, who produced the film. 'There were no fights, but a few disagreements—which are pretty common between couples. Some were personal, some were not, but both ways, we both came out on top." She also shared the small but meaningful rituals she performs before starting any project. 'I always take God's name before leaving the house. If I'm starting a film, I run it by my mother and touch her feet for blessings. Ideally, I would love for her to be there on the first day of whatever I shoot." With Maa, Kajol not only explores new creative territory but also joins forces with her real-life partner to deliver a genre-defying story that blends mythology, emotion, and supernatural terror. The film is now streaming and continues to draw attention for its ambitious storytelling and unique premise. First Published:
Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kajol clears the air on Ajay Devgn's equation with Shah Rukh Khan: ‘They weren't like oh buddy….'
There has long been speculation that Ajay Devgn harboured feelings of jealousy towards Shah Rukh Khan, owing to his celebrated on-screen chemistry with Kajol. However, neither Ajay nor Shah Rukh ever addressed the speculation. In a recent interview, Kajol, who is popular for her romantic films with SRK, revealed that there's only respect between Shah Rukh Khan and her husband Ajay Devgn. During a conversation with Times Now, the Maa actor opened up about not being part of any 'camps' in Bollywood. 'I don't know whether there are camps anymore. There weren't camps, just friends or certain people who have worked with certain people. More than camps, it was a comfort level of whom you've worked and not worked with. I didn't have a camp, I worked with everybody. The camp system eluded me,' she said. When asked if Ajay Devgn was ever insecure of her friendship with Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol shared, 'Nothing at all, they were pretty much rumours. Genuinely, nothing really happened. They weren't like 'Oh buddy, let's share a beer,' but today they truly respect each other.' ALSO READ | 'I'm obviously wearing very expensive things, but…': When Kajol explained why she skips designer bags; what her money mindset can teach us Kajol also shared that she and Ajay Devgn respect each other's likes and dislikes, and understand that they don't have to share the same circle of friends. 'There's no awkwardness, that's a boundary really. As people, we are individuals. I will like some things, he will not like some things and vice versa. We both decided that that's fine. As long as I don't have to sit down and whatever, I am fine, you go ahead, have friends and do whatever you want,' she said. On the work front, Kajol will be seen next in Sarzameen, also starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan in the lead roles. The thriller will premiere on JioHotstar on July 25.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: Traitors India is so cringe it's brilliant
On this week's FOMO Fix, Sudhish Kamath dives headfirst into the chaos of Traitors India, a reality TV bomb that's part cringe, part brilliance, and all drama. Trust is a trap, betrayal is currency, and influencer culture finally has its gladiator arena. Also in this episode: • A heads-up on Raid 2, Ajay Devgn's latest OTT release that takes the slow road to action • Mayor of Kingstown, a Taylor Sheridan show so intense it feels illegal • Panchayat Season 4's unexpected pivot from sweet satire to stealth revolution • And this week's TV Gold: Kerala Crime Files Season 2, a taut investigative thriller that outshines even the best of its genre
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Revisit these Tamil movies remade in Hindi before Abhishek Bachchan's Kaalidhar Laapata drops on OTT
As Abhishek Bachchan's Kaalidhar Laapata is set to premiere on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium this July 4, 2025, you must know that it's a Hindi remake of the 2019 Tamil acclaimed drama, Karuppu Durai (KD). However, this isn't the first time for Bollywood. The rich storytelling of Tamil cinema has often served as inspiration for Hindi blockbusters like Aamir Khan's Ghajini and Ajay Devgn's the Singham franchise. Here's a list of Tamil movies available on OTT if you want to stream the original. Posters of Kaalidhar Laapata and Karuppu Durai Catch some other gripping Tamil movies like Papanasam, Annaatthe, Veeram, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, and more, now on OTTplay Premium! Ghajini Originally a Tamil action drama from 2005, featuring Suriya in the lead, this movie was later remade in Hindi by Aamir Khan, retaining the original title in 2008. The story follows Sanjay Ramaswamy, who's struggling with short-term memory loss, sets out to avenge the death of his beloved Kalpana by methodically targeting those he believes are responsible, despite his memory loss. Singam Another Suriya-led Tamil action drama from 2010, which was later remade in Hindi with the same title by Ajay Devgn in 2011, and became a blockbuster franchise in Bollywood. The story follows fearless police officer Narasimha's clash with corrupted politician Purushottam, which transfers him to Vizag posting, setting the stage for a high-stakes fight between the two individuals. Thuppakki This Thalapathy Vijay-starrer 2012 Tamil drama was remade in Hindi as Akshay Kumar's Holiday: A Soldier is Never off Duty in 2014. The Tamil film follows Army officer Jagadish discovering a terrorist network operating in the city, and planning multiple attacks. He takes matters into his own hands to protect the nation, and its people at any cost. Vikram Vedha Another action drama that garnered much appreciation in both Tamil and Hindi cinema. While the original Tamil version featured R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, later the remake Hindi version starred Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan. The story follows police officer Vikram rigorously searching for criminal Vedha. But when Vedha surrenders, he offers Vikram to tell him a story that shockingly turns his life upside down. Kanchana Get some spine-tingling laughs with this horror comedy that featured R Sarathkumar in the lead. This 2011 Tamil drama was later remade in Hindi as Laxmii in 2020, starring Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani. The story follows a man's getting possessed by three spirits that force him to act like a woman. As his mother seeks help from an exorcist, the dark past of injustice, murder, and vengeance of the spirit comes to light. Theri Another Thalapathy Vijay's 2016 blockbuster Tamil action drama that was later remade in Hindi as Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan in 2024. The movie revolves around police officer Vijaya Kumar who is hiding to keep his little daughter safe, but when her life is threatened by ruthless gangsters, Vijaya is forced to confront his dark past and take on the danger in hands.
