Kajol reacts to being in contrast with Jaya Bachchan, referred to as scary over paparazzi movies: 'They coax and push you until'

Jun 24, 2025 07:27 AM IST

Kajol additionally mentioned that the paparazzi need a response from the superstar to “attach some sort of a negative tagline” with them.

Kajol has spoken about being referred to as scary off-screen and being in contrast with Jaya Bachchan over education the paparazzi. Speaking with Zoom, Kajol mentioned that the paparazzi “coax you, push you” to say one thing. She additionally mentioned that the paparazzi need a response to “attach some sort of a negative tagline” with the superstar.

Jaya Bachchan and Kajol usually college the paparazzi for clicking photos and movies.

Kajol talks about paparazzi, being in comparison with Jaya Bachchan

Kajol reacted to being in contrast with Jaya and being referred to as scary. She mentioned, “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.”

She talked in regards to the paparazzi wanting a response from the superstar. “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”, added Kajol.

When Kajol referred to as presence of paparazzi at sure locations unusual

Bollywood celebrities, together with Jaya, Kajol and Alia Bhatt, have usually criticised the paparazzi tradition, particularly when it crosses boundaries and invades their private lives.

Recently, talking with Bollywood Hungama, Kajol had mentioned, “I’m somewhat acutely aware with paps. I believe there are particular locations the place they shouldn’t be. Like I discover it very unusual after they run after actors at somebody’s funeral and ask for images. I discover that odd and somewhat disrespectful. I discover it unusual that you just can not even go for lunch.”

She additional slammed the paparazzi for following her and mentioned, “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 movie

Kajol will subsequent be seen in Maa, helmed by Vishal Furia. The movie follows the story of a mom’s dedication to guard her daughter from the demonic curses of a haunted village. The movie additionally options Ronit Roy, Indranil Sengupta, and Kherin Sharma in key roles. It is scheduled to launch in theatres on June 27. The horror movie is produced underneath the banner of Devgn Films.