Now Bingeing with Kajol | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion

Kajol speaks with Anupama Chopra about her latest streaming debut, what she discusses with Ajay besides acting, the intricacies of acting, and how her ambitions differ from other actors. She also recalls her iconic role as Anjali, discusses her bond with Shahrukh Khan, and shares her love for Anime. Dive into this conversation to get a glimpse of Kajol's candid revelations.
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00:00 - Now Bingeing with Kajol
01:20 - Kajol's Streaming Debut
02:30 - Challenges of Acting and Camera Angles
04:28 - The Shift from Movies to Series
06:00 - Acting Feedback from Shahrukh Khan
08:32 - Kajol on Compartmentalizing Her Roles
09:44 - The Importance of Observing Life for an Actor
11:28 - Trust Between an Actor and Director
14:05 - Experience Working with Ajay Devgan as a Director
16:05 - Kajol's Bond with Her Fans
17:37 - Discussing Career Choices and Commercial Pressures
19:00 - Ambitions and Balancing Reading with Work
21:40 - Kajol as a Mother
22:50 - Kajol on Ajay Devgn
23:40 - Kajol's Perspective on Scripts and Roles
27:28 - Kajol on Mani Ratnam
28:28 - The Desire to Keep Working in the Industry
29:37 - Kajol on New Age Cinema
30:24 - Kajol's Recent Movie Recommendations
33:40 - Binge List
44:24 - Pause & Play
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Share your favorite Kajol movie in the comments

[@sai6275]

Kajol is so confident as an actor, person.. that’s why she aces it

[@sai6275]

Kajol is so normal person & relatable to most audiences

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The Kajol x Mani Ratnam Crossover is yet to happen. Omg imagine Kajol, Vidya Balan, Tabu and Aishwarya in one movie.

[@hibamehmood2553]

That would be the biggest block buster ... But how do you know that its gonna happen

[@onelifemanydreams]

And tabu

[@abdulrahmankhan667]

And Rani Mukerji.

[@rubym38]

Never gonna happen 🙅‍♀️

[@Remy4556]

Kajol only works with KJo and YRF and Dharma. That's it.

[@ravicraoify]

Kajol and Tabu... the 2 world class actresses we Indians have. Stay blessed!

[@RajuAhmed-sy7ys]

If SRK and Kajol make another film, I’d love for it to be with mani ratnam (not existing ‘established’ Bollywood directors)

[@user-ug7qt5sp1j]

Special and big THANK YOU to make the interview in English! I am a fan of Kajol, but I am not from wonderful India, so it an very special and important time for me to listen to her. To understand the way she is, the way she thinks and discusses! Thank you very much! Kajol is amazing, intelligent, natural, funny, beautiful, honest and has an amazing personality! Admire her with all my heart and respect!

[@ektatuli1843]

Women like Kajol proves that a female is not just beauty and for showcase, but more than that. ❤ She is the bundle of talent.

[@SimpforAreason]

The way she says she is relevant. The self assuredness. Wah. Fabulous. ❤

[@khursheedrind4971]

Tabu and kajol and manisha don't run for the monitor that's the magic of 90s actress

[@rm3015]

You are insulting Tabu and Manisha by including kajol in that section. No offense but what worked in 90s does not work now unless of course one has Tabu's skills.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

“Taimur will be my cut-off.” Hahaha that’s brilliant 😂

[@orangeclover21]

Oh, wow. The first time I'm hearing such articulate praise for anime from a Hindi celeb. It's true that most anime doesn't cater to the masses or dumb down.

[@kushendratnisumarsono1855]

Can't wait to see Kajol and Aamir Khan to be paired again in a movie❤❤ Just love their chemistry🔥🔥

[@junebugcm28]

Love her so much... She is so genuine in her craft and herself. Want to see Kajol in more and more movies...

[@wardaakhtar8375]

I agree with her, reading a book is like watching a film in your head. Unless its a course book.

[@vrushalidhongade5725]

I love when she spoke about her "goals"! Love a working woman who doesn't run the rat race and nurtures herself and her personal life goals/health/hobbies and does other things beyond goals. She does things her way, which is brilliant!

[@mahsaz7]

I find her very intelligent and strong. She is inspiring

[@dearsntears]

She is an institution of acting... A masterclass.... Thank you Anupama for doing this wonderful conversation ❤️

[@varsharadia6463]

Kajol is a good actress probably has good experience with her acting knowledge.I wish she could be classy and humble like Ajay and Shahrukh.

[@tinadutta5628]

Love this interview.. I really wish Maniratnam directs. Something about their sensibilities align… I would love to see them work together

[@anila5991]

She appeared in film maker rajiv menon's Tamil movie minsaru kanavu 1997 dubbed in Hindi and other regional languages also, she portrayed excellently as aspiring nun who steal hearts of two young men, as film maker rajiv menon says there is an air of impatience around her and a don't bullshit me attitude she also represents the joie de vivre of the 90's decade. I hope she get her own great film soon ❤

[@danushkaherath3874]

She had an amazing on screen presence and also very subtle in her 90s performances. Where most other actresses were overacting the hell out of it Kajol stood out as a natural in commercial space. At that time It was commercial and art cinema. Films like DDLJ Gupt KKHH Dushman (almost all of them in that decade) she was mind blowing. Noone was even close to her. Her Eyes, Her smile. Her Gaze Her Luscious Locks. Her unibrow, Her natural acting style. Everything about her was Unique and astonishing. I was bewitched by her screen presence in minsara kanavu. She spoke straight to your heart. BUT post My name is Khan/We are Family she has lost her mojo and of course we were introduced to plethora of talents in the likes of Tabu. Konkona. Shefali. Tilottama and list goes on. Most of her reason films, we see a lot of her or Anjali from K3G in them she acts in evey single frame. Evey close up. Actors like Tabu, and even Rani aged very well with their acting style where Sadly kajol got stuck with her loud acting style/off screen persona when acting. A tad delusional and think of herself as the best of the best. Perhaps because she hasn't been watching others performances on screen to see how it has all changed. ❤

[@Talesvilla]

Damn true. I used to be a die hard fan of her and you can really see her growth as an actor from Bazigar to MNIK but after her 5 years break post We Are Family she has lost that charm of her. So much over the top in Tribhanga , Helicopter Eela , Dilwale and The Trial now though good in Salaam Venky and The Lust Stories 2. And yes she is not the best now as you uttered out but still this delusion of her. Hopefully we get the OG Kajol back in Do Patti and Sarjameen.

[@sh305]

Spot on! Post we are family (another stellar performance) when she made her second comeback, she lost her mojo completely.

[@danushkaherath3874]

​@@sh305True she spoke straight to the heart in that film.

[@susanjames4226]

Have you watched Lust Stories 2 - Kajol is quite good in that. She has a deep presence that can communicate a range of emotions, even subtle ones, even now.

[@danushkaherath3874]

​​​@@susanjames4226yes I have seen. She was good in parts where she didn't have to speak. Not saying she is bad but not as magical as before..

[@dearsntears]

It truly feels like you are in an acting class, every word is a learning... She is simply amazing ❤

[@shalinisankar6090]

Always loved to watch kajol❤

[@shaikhrafiq111]

Kajol look gorgeous 👌🥰

[@parulsrivastava8202]

She is the original piece ❤

[@khursheedrind4971]

Man shes way amazing and ahead of her time and era nowadays its great seeing her and others more then less in the 2000s

[@amitabalgopal9876]

She is a very well read person

[@mostpositiveman9050]

Kajol ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@manasviaswal9267]

Kajol you are comfortable with Karan Johar Please continue with this!

[@bhavanithillai]

Love ❤Kajol ❤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Kajol giving us ‘I want to take a nap’ Rep >>>>>>>>>>>>

[@hibamehmood2553]

Uff happy to see her again in this interview

[@starsimvidz]

OMG SHE ROASTED TWILIGHT!! lololol. Love it .

[@naina5234]

From uk and loved ‘The Trial’ you were awesome.

[@siyan6117]

Kajol x Maniratnam 🤲 ya allah, I don't need anything else

[@twisted2infinity]

The comment about Taimoor being your cut-off was hilarious!!

[@abhijitsingh9916]

She rocks 😍🥰

[@RIG14_]

Kajol ❤❤❤❤

[@khursheedrind4971]

Cant wait for #kritiSanon and #Kajol starrer #DoPatti #thriller

[@khursheedrind4971]

The woman superstar who was offered mani ratnams classic #DilSe... and was offered #shaktiThePower #Kaal #Aarya #Darrar

[@talithaazaliav]

I love this woman, i love her filosofis ❤

[@faheemography]

Kajolllllllll ❤❤

[@youngchen-qx5wu]

so after watching Bekhudi,I think Kamal-Kajol is the best jodi and the most romantic pair in kajol`s films

[@divyap7837]

@anu ma'am. Nice interview but, do you have something against a certain Mrs. Rai-Bachchan please? You never did such an interview with her, or a masterclass or anything.. Just that one with Anushka and Kjo and her.. Otherwise it's only Cannes.. Art imitates life - for me atleast, I heard it from Ash. Maniratnam, SLB, Karan Johar , Shankar, Yash Chopra's muse.. Subhash Ghai gives her professionalism as an example to Katrina.. Appreciated by Ashutosh Gowariker, late Rituparno Ghosh.. Do you even realise the body of work she has done and these directors? OK Yashji didnt work but we all know why.. Please give her her due and do such an interview where you only talk about her various movies and her acting. Be fair, ma'am. That's all we ask. Love your interviews and the woman power you represent. But, just give Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan her due. And please - If she can do interviews for Niranjan Iyengar and Jitesh Pillai when there are no movies releasing, I am sure she will do one for you!!

[@divyap7837]

needless to mention Kajra re, Dhoom 2.. And this is all despite ZERO support from Khans.. ONLY Aishwarya could have survived that and still be relevant (PS2) 27 years since her debut.

[@nandinims9472]

Whenever I see all these senior actresses given the opportunity they much deserve, I also wonder why is Aishwarya Rai Bachan is not given enough due to her work. Even on an international level, I would have liked to see her shine more. I'm not sure if it is her own choice or if people are intimidated or avoiding her. May good sense prevail in everyone.

[@gratiaacademy9191]

💯 Someone said it !! 💯

[@kkiiewii451]

Que bella y elegante Reyna 🤴💫❤ para ella no pasan los años manténganse saludable🤗💖🙌💞

[@sanyamk7]

Wasn’t Kajol’s streaming debut in Lust stories 2?

[@samayyunzaheer]

Aishwariya looks very aged as kajol also belong to same age grp

[@filomenalagioia2429]

Ho letto tanti commenti negativi su Kajol. Sinceramente io penso che sia l’ attrice più brava di tutte e che sia una donna molto intelligente e diretta.

[@nehachalluru1493]

That's soo true if an actor lives life you can imitate things in screen from the life you observed.

[@shaikhrafiq111]

Beautiful kajol 🔥

[@peterhazirhaiallaboutmovie6138]

Nice interview 👌

[@aniketbhandurge7335]

When she said she was built like that damn... that damn it was so cute❤ Kajol Maam🖤

[@youngchen-qx5wu]

she could find and have feeling for a female Paparazzi into the crowd ,then put herself as normal, that is great,she will be better person,definitely!

[@niharikasingh7094]

Anupama mam plz say to kajol not doing Mother’s role

[@ArifChaudry67]

You still got some kajol left 😊yet in eyes

[@abdishakurabdulahi3325]

we want Ajay+kajol😍😍😍

[@santusanturohit4832]

28:00 she missed ManiRatnam's Dilse cause she was filming KKHH..That Role gone to Manisha Koirala..

[@arunks6986]

Then how shah rukh khan did both?

[@sherlinjeev7497]

27:47 mani ratnam

[@bhavanithillai]

Thanks ❤

[@manelrathnayake5849]

Kajol is best ,and very beautiful ,amazing, very beautiful dress

[@ronaldoselecao]

Her calf 😱

[@cindyw9632]

Very Good actress 👍

[@NEWPRITZ]

If every time you take a shot when "Really, really" is said...

[@RudyAbdullah-ey1eg]

Because this one understand anybody Kajol body language everything

[@ArifChaudry67]

Thanks for the explanation any music mantra

[@Talesvilla]

Vaise when did The Trial become a hit ? Hardly anyone have watched it ! And she was poor as an actor in this one , I didn’t get that vibe of being a lawyer from her in even a single scene. Liked her in Lust Stories 2 though specially that climax scene of her. And this again proved when she tries out of her comfort zone - she is really good but when she really doesn’t want to try - she is bad as an actor. Saying this I like her as an actor but sometimes she is really over the top and I can’t like her offscreen now - so loud and so annoying always. I used to be such a die hard fan of her but like someone uttered out in comments she has lost her mojo with time. Hopefully she is good in Do Patti and Sarjamin !

[@jasurbekturaboyev6767]

Kajol❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anonymousanonymous1779]

Tanjuma Chowdhuy is going to Dubia❤❤❤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Ngl I’ve always thought Kajol and Tanuja Ma’am would have some great recommendations.

[@anukumar8434]

I WISH kash yeh meri mom hoti😢❤

[@RudyAbdullah-ey1eg]

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[@samrele]

I think Kajols interviews are getting a bit repetitive and quiet bland. Actually nothing new in this FC episode that she has not said earlier. Some of the other interviews conducted by Anupama/FC on this forum are more interesting.

[@ArifChaudry67]

Plot is fine farm fcuki missing it here now

[@YoutubeYoutube-gy3lt]

Screechy high pitched Anupama's voice. Go easy on us, please. 😂

[@namratachilwant581]

For me kajol s boice is unbearable.. Too loud and unnecessary

[@sanyamk7]

Anupama’s cut off should be Saif’s grandchildren. Not Taimur.

[@abhishekhange7777]

Leo team interview please ! Lokesh kanagaraj and Thalapathy Vijay ❤❤❤

[@irvandelavega2356]

cpt2 main film lagi lah lu jol sm SRK, Salman, or your husband ajay. but if i can give u opinion please do an action movie mam. thats good, and i think u can be antagonis actress try like your "GUPT" Movie, you're so briliant on that movie. so.. do it action movies right!! changes your characters in the movie, from genre drama movies to genre action movies oke?.sukriya....god bless you

[@ArifChaudry67]

The soldier said that he was from a space object tracking organisation

[@AjayVerma-mx3zv]

Dilse was offered to her by Mani..she rejected..

[@ArifChaudry67]

If contacted correctly 😊

[@PokhrajRoy.]

42:21 Manga is not ‘comics’.

[@Eatwithkaranvlogs]

Kajol at best is an decent actor Rani Mukherjee way way above in terms of talent

[@sulaganabiswas]

Rani is amazing. Kajol is good. But kajol has been lucky with her chemistry with srk

[@youngchen-qx5wu]

so I like Udhaar Ki Zindagi very much.she burnt out herself to play role ,I just have known that now.

[@RudyAbdullah-ey1eg]

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[@RudyAbdullah-ey1eg]

Additionally there is no no no no no problem oh ya ke suami komen don't understand Kajol air kosong di suami open understand i don't understand tajul this one in kannada movie how much money to buy for me how much money

[@poojabisht9381]

Mrs Anupama Chopra janta real hero hai aapke fake and reviews se kuch hone wala nahi hai so chill 😅

[@Besties591]

😂 👏

[@andrewdaniel1053]

It have plenty where am from lol😮

[@himikaakram88]

She herself did we are family, fanaa..and many other movies with nonstop crying. And she says she does not want to watch sad stuffs?! She is simply a cartoon.

[@rishiraaj.580]

Actor's are little mad people. Acting can't be simple like it looks on screen. 😕

[@RudyAbdullah-ey1eg]

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[@RudyAbdullah-ey1eg]

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[@ciasma_xavi]

Kajol looks gorgeous , but needs to tone down her arms a bit

[@ArifChaudry67]

Soreen

[@parthamajumder9553]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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[@abilesh4051]

Title content time?

[@riddhiii]

The trial is badly written and executed, let's not even mention the good wife ( an exceptional show). Kajol has always been entitled, delusional, and arrogant pretending she knows it all, don't remember the last time she had a hit. Of course, she is secure since she does not have to worry about making money after marrying her gutkha brand ambassador Ajay lol.

[@lovealways729]

finally someone is not waxing eloquent for her, she such a below average actress.... and yes she thinks that she is really good!!

[@adesignerlife]

She is a normal actress and most of her early movies are she herself not acting really

[@alikkuttypazhamthoppil203]

It's because of this attitude of her she is still average at acting.

[@lovealways729]

@@alikkuttypazhamthoppil203 so true, I think acting has a lot to do with who one is as a person....

[@lovealways729]

@@alikkuttypazhamthoppil203 it is also she did not have good mentors!

[@hammadshaikh4278]

🎉🎉🎉

[@ArifChaudry67]

Jai alai

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