09-07-2025
Kajol Kept Laughing During Shilpa Shetty's Death Scene In Baazigar: 'Itna Nail Polish Kaun Lagata Hai?'
Kajol recalls laughing during a serious Baazigar scene because of Shilpa Shetty's feet and nail polish, says Abbas-Mustan had to scold her to stay in character.
Kajol recently looked back on a moment from the sets of Baazigar that still makes her laugh. The 1993 thriller might be remembered for its dramatic scenes, but for Kajol, one emotional sequence turned unexpectedly funny—thanks to her co-star Shilpa Shetty's feet.
In a conversation with The Lallantop, Kajol recalled how she ended up laughing uncontrollably during a scene where Shilpa was playing a dead body. 'Bechari Shilpa ke saath huya. It was the dead body sequence, and for some reason, I just couldn't stop laughing at her feet. I looked at them and thought, 'Who applies this much nail polish while dying?' I was laughing uncontrollably just looking at her feet."
Despite the seriousness of the scene, Kajol couldn't pull herself together. 'I kept laughing, 'Oh my god this is so funny, Shilpa's feet and nail polish'. Aur Abbas bhai said, 'Baby no, listen, you have to give shot right now and cry.' But I couldn't control myself. Toh Abbas bhai ne fir daanta mujhe uss time ki 'Stop it. Imagine if it was your real sister, then would you be laughing like this? Toh ekdum flip hogaya mera fir mood."
The director's words helped Kajol switch gears emotionally, but the memory clearly stayed with her—and fans now know what was going on behind the scenes of one of Baazigar's most emotional moments.
On the work front, Kajol's upcoming project is Sarzameen, produced by Karan Johar and directed by Kayoze Irani, son of Boman Irani. The film, which also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan in key roles, is set to premiere on Jio Hotstar on July 25.
About Baazigar
Baazigar (1993) is one of the defining thrillers of 90s Bollywood, marking a major turning point in the careers of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Directed by the popular duo Abbas-Mustan, the film stood out for its bold storyline where the lead actor played an anti-hero—a rare move in mainstream Hindi cinema at the time. Loosely inspired by the Hollywood film A Kiss Before Dying, Baazigar follows a young man out for revenge, stopping at nothing to get justice for his family. With chart-topping music, gripping twists, and powerful performances, Baazigar became a massive box office success and is still remembered for iconic lines like 'Kabhi kabhi kuch jeetne ke liye kuch haarna padta hai."
First Published:
July 09, 2025, 18:10 IST
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