Kajol Interview With Anupama Chopra | Helicopter Eela | Film Companion

Ahead of the release of her upcoming movie Helicopter Eela, Kajol talks to Anupama Chopra about her evolution at the movies over the past 26 years. She throws light on how her character in Helicopter Eela is different from Tumhari Sulu, Bucket List and Mom. In the light of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter - Suhana Khan’s Vogue cover backlash, she also expresses her maternal instincts on protecting her children from the limelight of the showbiz.

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[bhanugopal]

I felt Kajol was totally herself in this interview. Honest and spoke genuinely with convention what she believes is what she believes in. Loved watching the interview.

[hafidakhilifi]

I can’t believe she never thought she was pretty wow!! She is stunning during the days of Baazigar until dilwale period!! She was breath taking in KKHH 😍

[hillykhan]

"You're way prettier now than..." wth? She had been prettier since forever- ddlj and onwards; such a natural aura. It's sad how kajol herself didn't feel 'prettier' back in the day. She was herself without a care. Her authenticity and laid back attitude since back then until now - makes her even more charming and a favourite.

Loved the way Kajol answer all the questions so much humor and ease and still there is so much depth in it.

[ZiaSumi]

She will always be such a breath of fresh air! Ughhh I love her!

[shinichi_ran]

Some people hates kajol just because she just being herself🙄now I understand why srk loves kajol so much😌hates gonna be hates...

[bishnupriyakar]

I just love Kajol...her personality...her aura...her charm...she is so real...she doesn't have to pretend to be who she is not!! I am a fan of her since Bazigaar days and I found her beautiful even then...actually I see inner beauty in people 💖💖💖.

[vishalsorout]

Kajol is such a charming and inherently happy person.

[kjkls]

For the first time, I felt, Anupama stopped being an interviewer somewhere in the middle of the interview and became a mother or a woman, trying to actually understand what Kajol was saying and mentally trying to apply that thought to herself. I mean, credit be given where it's due, Kajol really said a great thing about self love perhaps even without intending it. It was much deeper than just the beauty that you see. Or beauty in the most traditional sense of the word. Seeing Kajol finally at peace with herself and finding herself so pretty at over 45 Maybe even Anupama felt that epiphany that Kajol talked about. Or maybe I'm reading too much into it.

[kiwilover]

Kajol your fans always believed your beautiful from your 1st movie we can wait to see you here I hope it releases in NZ!

[manikaur]

Probably one of the fewest interviews where Kajol is pretty serious, calm, logical with occasional giggles only. Anupama always manages to bring out the best in people.

[jasrajsubhedar]

one of the best interview of kajol I've came across, completely inspiring, motivating🙂🙂

[archiem]

I think Kajol was way prettier 20 years ago - she was unapologetically herself and that was so appealing apart from of course her gorgeous brown eyes, her bright smile, pretty face structure etc etc. Somewhere along the way she lost her originality and naturalness and bought in to society's dated concepts of beauty. It is a very Indian thing (yes, even today) to equate fair skin with beauty. I am surprised to hear this coming from Anupama that Kajol is more beautiful today.

[maryammohamed]

Anu saying She looks better now? Explain how so? The only difference is She is much fairer. I believe everyone looks good with their natural look

[shrirajmisra]

Rajeev masand waiting in the other room 🤣

[koolkata_guy]

Her sense of humour omg.She never ever bored u.she s so positive 😍😍😍😍😍

[seekpeace]

She is full of life and so young energetic soul.

[ult]

I just love how she’s so straight forward and always honest. it seemed like they were actually having a girl talk rather than an interview at the beginning when they were chatting about motherhood and anu felt connected to the topic. Also, what kajol said about self love and what being an actor means is so true. But I don’t quite agree with the comment @ 19:32 “you are way prettier now” like excuse me?? she looked astonishing with her beautiful caramel skin during baazigar, ddlj, kkhh, and U Me Aur Hum. Not to say she doesn’t look beautiful now. she looks as gorgeous as ever.. it’s just sad she went fairer, but whatever makes her happy I guess and that fact she feels more confident now is all that matters Right?!

[vibingwithjahanvi]

It's such a delight to listen Kajol!

[vschaturvedi]

Luv her personality and loved the interview!!💖💖😍😍