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Tanuja’s Whistle Steals Spotlight While Kajol Draws Flak for Marathi Reply

Kajol’s decision to speak in Marathi after receiving the Raj Kapoor Award led to widespread criticism online.

Overview

  • At the Maharashtra State Film Awards on August 7, veteran actress Tanuja, 81, delighted attendees by whistling at her daughter Kajol’s playful request
  • Anupam Kher shared the viral clip on Instagram, calling Tanuja the “OG coolest heroine” and praising her energetic spirit
  • Kajol was honored with the Raj Kapoor Award for her lifetime contribution to Indian cinema, mirroring the same accolade her mother received decades earlier
  • During a post-ceremony interview, Kajol responded in Marathi and sharply questioned a reporter’s request to repeat her remarks in Hindi
  • Social media users criticised her language choice, reigniting debates over Hindi versus regional languages in Bollywood