Kajol Pulls Off the Impossible: Makes Jaya Bachchan Smile at Durga Puja
Kajol teases Jaya Bachchan into posing for paparazzi.
On Durga Ashtami, Kajol and Jaya Bachchan stole the spotlight at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, hosted by the Mukerji family. In a viral moment that has the internet buzzing, Kajol playfully teamed up with paparazzi to coax a rare smile from Jaya Bachchan, known for her frosty encounters with photographers, during a lighthearted prank on Tuesday.
In the widely shared video, Kajol and Jaya posed together for shutterbugs at the puja pandal. True to form, Jaya gestured for the noisy paparazzi to quiet down. But Kajol, seizing the moment, urged Jaya to pose solo, leading to a surprising burst of laughter from the veteran actress as she complied. Kajol cheekily prompted, “Thank you bolo,” sparking cheers from the photographers. The internet couldn’t get enough, with users marveling, “Kajol ne impossible kaam karwa diya,” and “Only Kajol can put a smile on her face.”
Kajol, a regular at the family’s iconic Durga Puja, has been sharing festive glimpses on Instagram, captioning her Monday post, “Pujo is always brighter with the people you love around you.” The celebrations, however, also carried an emotional weight. On Durga Sasthi, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and Tanisha Mukerji were seen in tears, remembering their uncle Deb Mukherjee, father of director Ayan Mukerji, who passed away earlier this year. A touching clip of the sisters embracing, followed by Kajol sharing a heartfelt hug with Ayan, went viral, tugging at heartstrings online.
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Kajol and Jaya Bachchan, who portrayed daughter-in-law and mother-in-law in Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, share a warm off-screen bond, evident in their playful and emotional moments at the puja. As Kajol’s infectious energy and the Mukerji family’s heartfelt tributes continue to light up the festival, fans are celebrating this blend of joy and nostalgia at one of Mumbai’s most cherished Durga Puja events.
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