Actress Kajol recently opened up about her early struggles in the industry, revealing that she nearly quit acting after just her third film. In a candid conversation with India Today, Kajol shared how her fatigue and disillusionment with heavy-duty roles had taken a toll on her career, and how a piece of advice from her Baazigar co-star Shah Rukh Khan helped her push through.
Burnout After Her Third Film
Kajol, who began her career at the young age of 18, quickly found success in the industry but also faced burnout early on. Recalling her experience while working on the film Udhaar Ki Zindagi (1994), which was just her third movie, she admitted to feeling mentally and physically exhausted. “I remember turning around and telling my mother, ‘Mom, I’m done. Wow. I’m burnt out. At the tender age of 18-and-a-half, I am done. I cannot move anymore. I cannot cry anymore. I cannot put glycerin anymore,’” she said.
The constant pressure of performing emotionally intense roles had taken its toll, and Kajol, at that point, considered quitting acting. She expressed her desire to star in films with lighter, more mainstream content, adding, “I wanted to do four scenes, ten songs. And I signed four films like that. That’s where Gundaraj, Hulchul, and others came from.”
Shah Rukh Khan’s Advice That Changed Everything
During this challenging phase, Kajol’s co-star Shah Rukh Khan offered her some advice that would shift her perspective on acting. He suggested that she needed to “learn how to act” so she could enjoy the craft more deeply. “Shah Rukh was like, ‘You know you just have to learn how to act.’ I was like, ‘What is this? What is he talking about? Of course, I’m doing a fabulous job!’” Kajol recounted.
While his words initially baffled her, the advice eventually resonated. Kajol soon realized that developing her acting technique would allow her to take on more diverse roles and enjoy the process. She added, “I learnt the technique of acting after that.” This shift in approach helped her build one of the most enduring and successful careers in Bollywood.
Kajol is now gearing up for the release of her upcoming Netflix thriller Do Patti, directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi. In the film, she stars alongside Kriti Sanon, who plays a double role, while Kajol portrays a cop investigating a mysterious case. Additionally, the actress has another film, Sarzameen, produced by Karan Johar, in her pipeline.
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