New Delhi: Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan’s chemistry has to be one of the best on-screen pairings in Bollywood. Did you know that fans would not have had this iconic couple if it weren’t for Shah Rukh Khan’s one simple advice to Kajol?
In an interview, Kajol spoke about how she was tired of acting as early as the third film in her career. At the age of 18, when Kajol heard SRK’s advice to learn the techniques of acting she stood baffled. Here is what went down.
Shah Rukh Khan’s advice to Kajol
In an interview with India Today, Kajol recalled the time when she was filming Udhaar Ki Zindagi. She remembered when she was shooting for the movie, the actor approached her and said, “You know you just have to learn how to act.” Kajol explained that she was baffled at the statement as she believed that she was doing a fabulous job at work. But, soon enough, Kajol revealed that she realised that fatigue had set in. She was tired of playing heavy-duty roles and began preferring regular movies when she had four scenes and 10 songs.
Kajol’s burnout during early years of acting
She recalled confessing to her mother about how burnt out she was. At the age of 18, Kajol was already tired of acting. With a new preference, she went on to star in movies such as Gunda Raj and Hulchul, which taught her the real technique of acting.
Kajol shot to stardom after her 1993 film Baazigar alongside Shah Rukh Khan. So, it might have been SRK’s advice for her 1994 film Udhaar Ki Zindagi, which changed her approach towards acting. Following this, Kajol went on to star in Bollywood’s cult-classic movies such as Dilwale Dhulaniya Le Jaayenge, Fanaa, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, among many more.
