Super Mom

Kajol Delved Into Her Own Psyche To Play The Wonder-Mom In Helicopter Eela

- Raghuvendra Singh

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, her cult film with Shah Rukh Khan, released 23 years ago, is still playing at a prominent theatre in Mumbai.

That shows her staying power alright. After enjoying a formidable position in the ‘90s, the luminous star took to marriage and motherhood with equal passion and poise. Intermittent hits like Fanaa, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, My Name Is Khan and Dilwale… reiterated her sway at the box-office. But with Pradeep Sarkar’s Helicopter Eela, Kajol has entered a new realm. For her role of an obsessive mother, she didn’t have to look elsewhere but within herself. For all mothers are the same… some maybe a little ‘madder’. Love is all that they give. Love is all that they wish to receive… Over to Kajol who’s all about love…

In Helicopter Eela, you’re playing a mother of a grown-up. Any hesitation before doing the role?

No. I’m the mother of a 15year old in real life. Let’s be honest. I’m proud of the fact that Nysa’s 15. There’s nothing I won’t do if the script is good. I’d love to play an old woman with white hair if I must. If the script is good, why not?

How similar are you to Eela as a mother?