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Karan Johar has lauded Kajol's performance in the upcoming film Maa, calling it the best role of her life.The film, directed by Vishal Furia, is a supernatural thriller featuring Kajol as a fiercely protective mother battling evil spirits to save her daughter.
The trailer opens with a tense scene where Kajol is driving through a dense forest when a corpse crashes into the windshield, setting the tone for the film's blend of Bengali folklore and maternal instinct.
"Jab tak teri maa tere sath hai, tera koi kuch nahi bigaad sakta," Kajol's dialogue in the trailer, translates to "As long as you have your mother with you, no one can ever harm you," emphasizing the film's core theme.
Karan Johar shared the trailer on Instagram, expressing his excitement:
"What an incredible Trailer!!!! Has SUPER HIT written all over it." He praised Kajol for "owning every beat with heartfelt brilliance," confirming his ticket purchase.
The film also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Ronit Roy, and Jitin Gulati, and is scheduled for release on June 27.
Kajol had earlier hinted that Maa might be connected to her husband Ajay Devgn's film Shaitaan, suggesting a possible cinematic universe expansion.
This film marks a significant role for Kajol, showcasing her as a protective mother confronting supernatural forces, a departure from her usual roles.
Maa promises a gripping narrative combining folklore, horror, and the powerful bond between mother and child, making it a highly anticipated release this summer.
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Karan Johar praised Kajol’s performance in the upcoming film Maa, calling it the best role of her life. The thriller, directed by Vishal Furia and featuring Kajol as a protective mother battling demons, is set to release on June 27. Johar called the trailer "incredible" and a "super hit."
