Kajol, who has never shied away from speaking her mind, got candid about how relationships and lifestyles have evolved since the 1990s, as she looked back at her iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), which completed 30 years last year.In a conversation with Lilly Singh, Kajol pointed out how the mindset of young people has changed over time.“I don’t think anybody at the age of 18 or 19 is going up and telling their dad, ‘Can I please go on this trip?’ It’s more like, ‘Dad, I really have to go on this school trip, and you really have to pay for it.’ So it’s more that than, you know, asking for permission,” she said.
What Gen Z can take away from DDLJ
Despite the shift in attitudes, Kajol emphasised that the core message of DDLJ still holds relevance.“I think what I would love for them to take away is that relationships and family matter at the end of the day, whatever we take from life. So I hope that’s one aspect of it—that your family is your family, and they love you. And, you know, that’s what it’s all about,” she shared.
What Gen Z should not take away
Adding a touch of humour, Kajol was quick to point out what Gen Z shouldn’t take from the film.“My dressing sense, at least, for sure,” she quipped. On the work front, Kajol was last seen in Maa, which released in theatres in 2025. The same year, she also featured in Sarzameen, which premiered on OTT. She additionally hosted a talk show alongside Twinkle Khanna.
