Kajal Aggarwal, who gained fame in Bollywood, has now openly discussed why she decided to distance herself from the Hindi film industry. She emphasized that quality, not quantity, has always been her priority, which is why she chose projects offering strong roles.
Priorities in Film Career
In an interview with News Book, Kajal shared that the roles offered to her in South India were more suitable than those she found in Bollywood. She stated that she is not interested in playing mediocre roles, and her main goal has always been good films and convincing characters. She also noted that the language barrier never became an obstacle for her.
Initially, she was not very interested in cinema, but after participating in seven films, she fell in love with her work and began dedicating herself to it completely.
Comparison of Work Processes
Comparing the work culture of the two film industries, Kajal advised Bollywood to adopt the punctuality of South India. She observed that schedules are often disrupted in Hindi films, whereas in South India, all processes are strictly regulated by time. She herself always arrives on set on time and prefers to work at this pace because the timing in Bollywood is very different.
Experience Working with Actors
When asked which actor made her wait the most, Kajal unhesitatingly named Salman Khan. She admitted that she is not accustomed to such delays and wondered what was happening. He often arrived on set in the afternoon or evening. During this time, she would exercise in the gym on set. She is used to the discipline and punctuality characteristic of South India.
Changes in Female Roles
According to Kajal, South Indian cinema is undergoing significant changes. She believes that female characters in modern films are becoming much stronger and more independent. She noted that South India is learning to write better stories about women and growing up, unlike Bollywood. She stressed that the era when heroines were simply shown exposing their stomachs is passing into the past. Kajal added that she has always categorically refused such scenes, stating, 'Don't throw fruits on my stomach, boss.'
Upcoming Projects
Regarding her current work, Kajal Aggarwal will soon appear in the film 'The India Story'. Additionally, she will play the role of Mandodari in Nitesh Tiwari's mega-budget project 'Ramayana' in parts 1 and 2.
