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Kajol Breaks No-Kissing Rule for Role: Professional Choice
24 Apr
Summary
- Kajol broke her long-standing no-kissing policy for her OTT debut.
- The decision was a professional, character-driven choice for 'The Trial'.
- She felt deeply uncomfortable until the moment of filming the scene.
For three decades, Kajol has been a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, known for her iconic roles. Her entry into the Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platform with 'The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha' marked a significant personal and professional step, including a scene involving a kiss with co-star Jisshu Sengupta.
Speaking on Lilly Singh's podcast, Kajol explained that the kissing scene was not a superficial addition but a critical element of her character, Noyonika Sengupta. She emphasized that the act was deeply connected to the character's thoughts, desires, and beliefs, making it inseparable from the narrative.
Kajol confessed that the decision to film the scene was met with considerable personal discomfort. She recalled feeling very uneasy about it until the moment she was on set, ultimately concluding it was a necessary professional decision for the role. 'The Trial' features Kajol as Noyonika, a wife returning to her legal career after her husband's scandal. The series is a Hindi adaptation of 'The Good Wife', with its second season currently available for streaming.
