We are family: Kajol set to vanish again
For nearly a decade now, Kajol has restricted herself to acting in just one movie a year. But in 2010, the actor is featuring in three films, probably because she insists it will be a few years before she signs up another project. Ajay Devgn’s wife, who’s expecting their second baby this October, asserts she needs this break again. Toonpur Ka Super Hero with hubby will be her last film for now, scheduled to release this December.
When asked if her experience this time is any different from when she was expecting daughter Nysa seven years ago, she replies, “Every pregnancy is different. Also, I’m working a lot more now. Back then, I was living a leisurely life. I’ve grown in these years,” she explains.
Also, this time the couple hasn’t thought of any names for the baby. In an earlier interview, Devgn had revealed that Kajol had settled on the name, Nysa, in case they had a girl, five years before her birth. Remind her of that and she says, “We’ll wait till the baby is born. Even Nysa is looking forward to me having the baby.”
Until then, the actor is eagerly anticipating We Are Family, releasing on September 3. Playing a mother for the second time this year in a Karan Johar production, she reveals that she loved his idea of remaking the Hollywood hit, Stepmom. “It’s basically Indian - you have the sacrificing mother and all that,” she reasons, adding that after seeing how director Siddharth Malhotra was treating it, she cast off whatever reservations she had.
Since her real personality is reflected in all the parts she has played, Kajol asserts that her maternal traits in real life merged with that of her character, Maya, while filming. “Every woman will identify with her, for they all want to be the perfect mother, perfect wife, perfect daughter. Maya puts 300 per cent into it, that’s what her life is about. All this comes from one basic fact: her children matter the most to her,” she explains.
Does she discover new aspects about herself while acting? “I don’t know about discovering anything, but it certainly reaffirms a lot,” she says, adding, “You realise that life is short. Something may happen when you’re busy planning for other events. So when I return home, I feel I love my daughter more than ever.”
WE ARE FAMILY….
Can two mothers make a home? And can two powerhouse actresses exist peacefully on the same set? Yes, if you have Karan Johar trouble-shooting.
Once again Bollywood’s premiere filmmaker has managed to pull off another first. Dharma Productions’ We Are Family that will hit the screens on September 3, is an intimate, emotional film. “UTV and I decided to release it on September 3 because it’s a film meant for women and family audience, and we wanted an opposition-free clean week,” says Karan. He adds, “It’s the first official adaptation in Bollywood of a Hollywood film — Step-Mom in this case.” He points out that Dharma is fortunate to have a good equation with Hollywood giants such as Fox (My Name is Khan) and now Sony Pictures (We Are Family).
And whether it is getting the lyrics of a song — like he did with Pretty Woman for Kal Ho Na Ho or whether it is adapting the 1998 Susan Sarandon-Julia Roberts film Step-Mom, Karan believes it must be done officially. “There is just no other way to do it than in collaboration with the foreign studio or with getting the official remake rights,’’ says he. He is happy, too, that UTV Motion Pictures is also on board this project that brings together two of his favourite actresses — Kajol and Kareena Kapoor.
“These two return as a pair after they worked with me in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Siddharth Malhotra, my director, has brought these two women of substance, in substantial roles, for the first time. And, as a viewer and a cinegoer, I was truly excited to see their pairing. I’m also happy that Arjun Rampal has solidly held his own despite being thrown in with these two solid performers in what I describe as an intimate family experience.’’ Karan is particularly proud of the fact that the debutante director has managed to get the desired performances from his actors. “I personally think WAF will provide the audience a happy laugh and a good cry.
For nearly a decade now, Kajol has restricted herself to acting in just one movie a year. But in 2010, the actor is featuring in three films, probably because she insists it will be a few years before she signs up another project. Ajay Devgn’s wife, who’s expecting their second baby this October,...
For nearly a decade now, Kajol has restricted herself to acting in just one movie a year. But in 2010, the actor is featuring in three films, probably because she insists it will be a few years before she signs up another project. Ajay Devgn’s wife, who’s expecting their second baby this October, asserts she needs this break again. Toonpur Ka Super Hero with hubby will be her last film for now, scheduled to release this December.
When asked if her experience this time is any different from when she was expecting daughter Nysa seven years ago, she replies, “Every pregnancy is different. Also, I’m working a lot more now. Back then, I was living a leisurely life. I’ve grown in these years,” she explains.
Also, this time the couple hasn’t thought of any names for the baby. In an earlier interview, Devgn had revealed that Kajol had settled on the name, Nysa, in case they had a girl, five years before her birth. Remind her of that and she says, “We’ll wait till the baby is born. Even Nysa is looking forward to me having the baby.”
Until then, the actor is eagerly anticipating We Are Family, releasing on September 3. Playing a mother for the second time this year in a Karan Johar production, she reveals that she loved his idea of remaking the Hollywood hit, Stepmom. “It’s basically Indian - you have the sacrificing mother and all that,” she reasons, adding that after seeing how director Siddharth Malhotra was treating it, she cast off whatever reservations she had.
Since her real personality is reflected in all the parts she has played, Kajol asserts that her maternal traits in real life merged with that of her character, Maya, while filming. “Every woman will identify with her, for they all want to be the perfect mother, perfect wife, perfect daughter. Maya puts 300 per cent into it, that’s what her life is about. All this comes from one basic fact: her children matter the most to her,” she explains.
Does she discover new aspects about herself while acting? “I don’t know about discovering anything, but it certainly reaffirms a lot,” she says, adding, “You realise that life is short. Something may happen when you’re busy planning for other events. So when I return home, I feel I love my daughter more than ever.”
WE ARE FAMILY….
Can two mothers make a home? And can two powerhouse actresses exist peacefully on the same set? Yes, if you have Karan Johar trouble-shooting.
Once again Bollywood’s premiere filmmaker has managed to pull off another first. Dharma Productions’ We Are Family that will hit the screens on September 3, is an intimate, emotional film. “UTV and I decided to release it on September 3 because it’s a film meant for women and family audience, and we wanted an opposition-free clean week,” says Karan. He adds, “It’s the first official adaptation in Bollywood of a Hollywood film — Step-Mom in this case.” He points out that Dharma is fortunate to have a good equation with Hollywood giants such as Fox (My Name is Khan) and now Sony Pictures (We Are Family).
And whether it is getting the lyrics of a song — like he did with Pretty Woman for Kal Ho Na Ho or whether it is adapting the 1998 Susan Sarandon-Julia Roberts film Step-Mom, Karan believes it must be done officially. “There is just no other way to do it than in collaboration with the foreign studio or with getting the official remake rights,’’ says he. He is happy, too, that UTV Motion Pictures is also on board this project that brings together two of his favourite actresses — Kajol and Kareena Kapoor.
“These two return as a pair after they worked with me in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Siddharth Malhotra, my director, has brought these two women of substance, in substantial roles, for the first time. And, as a viewer and a cinegoer, I was truly excited to see their pairing. I’m also happy that Arjun Rampal has solidly held his own despite being thrown in with these two solid performers in what I describe as an intimate family experience.’’ Karan is particularly proud of the fact that the debutante director has managed to get the desired performances from his actors. “I personally think WAF will provide the audience a happy laugh and a good cry.
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