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Kajol Embraces Horror Debut in 'Maa' as Her Kids Plead for Lighter Roles

She was drawn to the film’s mythological core depicting Maa Kali’s clash with Raktabeej; her children, who watched the trailer, insist she avoid on-screen tears

Kajol opens up about her kids, Nysa and Yug's reaction to her work.
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Maa: Kajol Says Nysa, Yug Don’t Like Her 'Crying On Screen', Want Her To Do Films Like 'Papa' Ajay Devgn’s Golmaal

Overview

  • 'Maa', directed by Vishal Furia and starring Kajol alongside Ronit Roy and Indraneil Sengupta, is set to release in theatres on June 27
  • Kajol accepted the role after receiving a mythology-themed concept note and citing her fascination with the tale of Maa Kali’s clash with Raktabeej
  • She described an intense torture sequence featured in the trailer as disturbing yet vital to the horror genre’s impact
  • Her children Nysa (22) and Yug (14) have watched the trailer but are hesitant to see the film, urging her to stick to comedies like Ajay Devgn’s Golmaal series
  • She contrasted her calmer parenting style with her mother Tanuja’s stricter, more regimented approach