Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Kajol Reflects on Mother Tanuja’s Spontaneous Acting Talent
Kajol spoke about how much she admires her mother, Tanuja, as an actress.
She said Tanuja is fabulous at acting.
Kajol especially praised her for being very spontaneous.
Spontaneous means reacting naturally and quickly while performing.
Kajol remembered working with her mother in her first movie.
At that time, Kajol felt Tanuja was much more experienced than she was.
They acted together in the 1992 film Bekhudi.
Tanuja played Kajol’s mother in that movie.
Kajol described her mother, Tanuja, as a fabulous and highly spontaneous actress.
She said Tanuja seemed “worlds ahead” of her when they first worked together.
Kajol discussed her views during an appearance on the chat show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai.
Kajol and Tanuja first shared screen space in the 1992 film Bekhudi.
Tanuja played Kajol’s mother in Bekhudi, Kajol’s debut film.
- Who
- Actress Kajol discussed her mother and fellow actress, Tanuja.
- What
- Kajol praised Tanuja’s acting, especially her spontaneity, and recalled their first film together.
- When
- Kajol made the comments during an appearance on Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai; their first shared film was released in 1992.
- Where
- The comments were made on the chat show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai.
- Why
- The host asked Kajol to rate Tanuja’s acting and describe her strengths and weaknesses.
- Actresses
- Kajol and Tanuja
- Television show
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
- First film together
- Bekhudi
- Film year
- 1992
- Tanuja’s role
- She played Kajol’s mother in Bekhudi.
- Kajol’s assessment
- She called Tanuja a fabulous and highly spontaneous actress.