I will do one movie a year: Kajol
Noreen Aslam

BOMBAY—The smashits team met Kajol in New Delhi today who has had several hits to her credit in the past but is now returning to Bollywood after a lapse of five years. She is shooting now for Yash Chopra’s ‘Fanaa’ starring Aamir Khan and Tabu, besides her. However, she has appeared in some television ads though only recently. We chatted with her after she unveiled DTC’s new ASMI collection of 14 designs of rings, pendants, and ear rings. Addressing a large crowd of consumers, Kajol announced, “These 14 designs have been exclusively handpicked by me. The sparkle of the larger diamond in each piece signifies the inner spirit of a woman - progressive, versatile and unique. Each of these ASMI designs is a favorite of mine. I love diamonds.” Regarding her comeback via ‘Fanaa’, she has clarified that she will not act fulltime in movies as she has come back due to her fondness for them. She will do one movie a year and will spend the rest of her time with her daughter and husband Ajay Devgan. She says that she waited to act with Aamir Khan again as she worked with him in ‘Ishq’. Excerpts of chat with her:
How did you feel working with Aamir Khan?
I feel nice. I have also worked with Aamir Khan in ‘Ishq’, but then I had acted as Ajay Devgan’s heroine in it. Moreover, its shooting was over within two days. In fact, I was waiting to act with him again.
Will you be at ease during the ‘Fanaa’s shooting with him?
Yes, both of us read its script together and had a closer understanding about our roles.
Has Aamir changed the script of ‘Fanaa’?
This is rubbish. Nothing of this sort has happened.
What’s the story of ‘Fanaa’ and your role in it?
This is an interesting story and my role in it is too strong.
How do you like working with its director Kunal Kohli?
I like Kunal Kohli and also his film ‘Hum Tum’. I have high hopes with ‘Fanaa’ too.
Will you be working fulltime in films?
No, I shall do one movie a year. Since I love my daughter too much I cannot be away from her for long hours. I cannot shoot the whole day. I need rest. Besides, I want to spend time with Ajay Devgan too. I am doing films as a hobby.
Are you doing any movie with Shah Rukh Khan?
No, there is no such plan………
Delhi hosts ‘Fanaa’ shooting
Delhi, the capital of India, has of late drawn the attention of Bollywood filmmakers towards its rich heritage for shooting locations. Earlier too many filmmakers have chosen it for shooting a part of their movies. Since Delhi has been a historical city that has witnessed the rise and fall of several empires in the past five thousand years, the directors look towards the city for its historical monuments. The latest to enter the city is Yash Chopra’s team to film ‘Fanna’. Its director Kunal Kohli is keen on showcasing the rich heritage of Delhi. Sources close to Chopras in Delhi say that the cast comprising Kajol, Aamir Khan and Tabu has reached the city to shoot their movie at Red Fort, Jantar Mantar, Qutab Minar, Purana Quila and Lodhi Gardens, besides Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi Railway Station, and Kaudia Pul ( close to the station). Yash Raj Films has already secured the permission from the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) for shooting for nine days. The filmmaker is paying Rs 5000 a day for this purpose. However, the people can visit the monuments even when the shooting is on. Only a small area of the monuments will be allowed for the shooting and visitors can tour other areas of the monuments, according to ASI. This decision has been taken by ASI following public protests some two years back when the entry to the Tughlaqabad Fort was banned during the shooting of Hrithik Roshan - starrer ‘Lakshya’.