19 JUNE: After spending over three decades in the entertainment industry, Kajol has seen it all—from the glitz and glamour to the intense scrutiny that fame inevitably brings. With 34 years under her belt, the celebrated actor is no stranger to public attention. However, her children, particularly daughter Nysa Devgan, are just beginning to navigate the challenges of growing up in the spotlight.
In a recent candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Kajol opened up about how she helps 22-year-old Nysa handle the frequent trolling and harsh commentary that come with being a celebrity kid. Her younger son Yug, at just 14, is still largely shielded from media exposure. But Nysa has often found herself the subject of social media chatter—both positive and negative.
Kajol, currently promoting her upcoming film Maa, in which she plays a fiercely protective mother battling dark forces to save her daughter, admitted that the role hits close to home. When asked how she manages to stay composed in the face of online hate directed at her children, Kajol’s response was laced with humor, but underscored a deeper truth.
“Well, I would say don’t come in front of my car, otherwise I’ll drive over you,” she joked, before acknowledging the genuine emotional toll such comments can take. “I used to be an Eela,” she said, referencing the overprotective parent she portrayed in Helicopter Eela. “But not anymore; I’m much calmer and cooler now. Still, I am protective.”
Kajol emphasized that part of parenting today involves equipping children with the emotional tools to deal with the toxic side of digital fame. With social media becoming an inseparable part of modern life, young celebrities like Nysa often face harsh, unwarranted criticism.
“I always tell her that you don’t know how much of what’s out there is real,” Kajol explained. “People post things just to get a reaction or provoke you. You can’t let that define who you are or how you feel about yourself.”
She added that as a mother, her focus is on helping Nysa build confidence and resilience. “At the end of the day, what matters most is that she knows who she is, what she stands for, and that she’s proud of that.”
As Maa gears up for release later this month, Kajol hopes the film resonates with audiences—not just as a gripping story, but as a reflection of the fierce love and strength that defines motherhood, both on-screen and off.
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