Kajol to play a single mother in her next

As she makes her way back to the big screen after the 2015 film ‘Dilwale’, Kajol is set to essay a single mother’s character for her next. Written by Aanand Gandhi, the film will be directed by Pradeep Sarkar.

It is based on a Gujarati play titled ‘Beta Kaagdo’, and revolves around the relationship between a mother and a son. Sarkar has started prepping for the same already, and is also on a lookout for the boy who will be fit to play Kajol’s son. (Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in Karan Johar’s next?)

“She’s an awesome actress who picks up a role and owns it. She has her own style, charm and a particular way of talking that enhances the character,” the ‘Parineeta’ actor told Mumbai Mirror, while appreciating Kajol’s mettle as an actress.

“I am getting involved in the dialogue and character-building as there are a few insights that I want to incorporate to make the film more endearing. This is not like ‘Parineeta’, where everything was detailed, this is more free-flowing, a character and music-driven film,” he added.

The report further reveals that the film shot across various locations in outskirts of Mumbai. Swanand Kirkire pens the lyrics, while Amit Trivedi will be composing the music.

Ranjini Maitra

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