The YRF war, and how Kajol survived

Back in a new avatar, Kajol speaks about her current equation with the YRF camp and her fitness regime

Even after two decades in the film industry, actor Kajol had always steered clear of controversies. That is, until the recent Diwali 2012 face-off between hubby Ajay Devgn’s film Son of Sardar and best buddy Shah Rukh Khan’s Yash Raj film Jab Tak Hai Jaan. In fact, a hitherto favourite of the YRF camp, Kajol was not even invited to the premiere of JHJ, which also happened to be the late Yash Chopra’s swan song. What does the star-turned-yummy mummy have to say about it? “Look, such controversies remain for one day and go away the next day. So I guess we need to take it in our stride,” she says nonchalantly.

How is her relationship with YRF now? “My relationship with YRF? You’re asking me as though YRF is my boyfriend or something!” Kajol remarks in her inimitable style, adding, “Well, whatever happened is in the past now and we share a very cordial relationship. Whenever I meet them at an event or exclusive get-together we definitely exchange greetings. After all, we all belong to the film fraternity.”

Having reinvented herself after being away from the world of glitz and glamour for a while, she shares, “I go to the gym regularly as well as go for walks. Thanks to Karan Johar, I have also realised the importance of staying touch with fashion.”

Known for her exuberant performances, the actress shares, “In some scenes of mine, I see flashes of my aunt Nutan but not always. Many people have also told me that.” Is she open to doing television shows? “Yes, if something alluring comes my way then I shall definitely take it up. But I am not open to reality shows, especially dance reality shows,” she says.