Overview

• The mythological horror film Maa, directed by Vishal Furia, features Kajol as a mother battling supernatural forces and opens in theaters on June 27 through Devgn Films and Jio Studios.
• Kajol addressed comparisons with Jaya Bachchan, saying that paparazzi often “coax and push” celebrities in search of a reaction and inviting audiences to judge her on screen in Maa.
• She condemned paparazzi for intrusive behavior at personal events, calling their pursuit of actors at funerals disrespectful and their long tails across Mumbai disturbing.
• Kajol praised her daughter Nysa Devgn for navigating constant media attention with dignity and confidence and for championing women’s rights as an inherent entitlement.
• Following backlash over comments that Ramoji Film City was “haunted,” Kajol clarified on social media that the studio complex is “absolutely safe” for families and filmmakers.