Kajol recently addressed comparisons to Jaya Bachchan regarding how she handles the paparazzi, and the perception of her being “scary” off-screen. In a recent conversation, she explained that the paparazzi often “coax and push” celebrities in hopes of eliciting a reaction that can be linked to a negative headline.
Kajol on Jaya Bachchan comparisons, ‘Scary’ tag: “It’s about a reaction that they want because it has a tagline attached to it”
Speaking with Zoom, Kajol responded to comparisons with Jaya Bachchan and the perception of her being “scary.” She said, “It’s okay if you believe that I’m scary, please go watch Maa… I think right now it’s all about really the videos; even the paparazzi, for that matter. They’re waiting for you to say something. They coax you, they push you, till you have to! Not scream back at them, but at least say, ‘Listen, guys, calm down.’ You know, you don’t need to yell and scream to get a good picture.”
Kajol also spoke about how the paparazzi often seek a reaction from celebrities rather than simply capturing images. She added, “It’s not about just clicking a picture or just clicking a video anymore. It’s about a reaction that they want because it has a tagline attached to it, or they can attach some sort of a negative tagline.”
Bollywood celebrities such as Jaya Bachchan, Kajol, and Alia Bhatt have frequently voiced concerns about the intrusive nature of paparazzi culture, particularly when it oversteps boundaries and invades their privacy. Addressing the issue in a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Kajol remarked, “I am a little conscious with paps. I think there are certain places where they shouldn’t be. Like I find it very strange when they run after actors at someone’s funeral and ask for photos. I find that odd and a little disrespectful. I find it strange that you cannot even go for lunch.”
Kajol further criticised the paparazzi for tracking her movements, stating, “They follow you for kilometres from Juhu to Bandra to look where I am going and which building I am going to. I find that disturbing.”
Kajol’s upcoming film Maa, directed by Vishal Furia, centers on a mother’s fierce resolve to shield her daughter from the dark forces of a cursed village. Also starring Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, and Kherin Sharma, the horror drama is set to release in theatres on June 27 under the Devgn Films banner.
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