Kajol stands tall as one of Bollywood's most accomplished and beloved actresses, boasting a career that remains unparalleled to this day. The iconic star of DDLJ is set to grace an episode of Karan Johar's talk show, "Koffee with Karan 8," alongside Rani Mukerji. This anticipated episode unveiled a fascinating anecdote related to Kajol and acclaimed director Mani Ratnam. ALSO READ | Kajol HELPS Paparazzi At Mumbai Airport; Actor’s Kind And Friendly Gestures Wins Her Applause On Internet-WATCH
Kajol and Rani Mukerji are set to join Karan Johar on the upcoming episode of "Koffee with Karan 8." During the show, KJo reminisced about an amusing incident involving Kajol during the narration of "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" alongside Shah Rukh Khan. "I vividly recall the day I narrated the film to Shah Rukh Khan and you. We were at Shah Rukh Khan’s former residence at Amrit Apartments. Sitting in his room next to the terrace, you were emotional, Shah Rukh Khan looked puzzled, and I was teary-eyed narrating the film. You received a call amidst this from Mani Ratnam," Karan shared. ALSO READ | Jaya Bachchan-Kajol’s Fun Banter At Durga Pooja Steals The Show; Fans Say, ‘Should Have Been Mother And Daughter’- WATCH
He continued, "When Mani Ratnam introduced himself, you responded, 'Who?' He said, 'I am Mani Ratnam speaking,' and you replied, 'Yeah, and I am Tom Cruise,' hanging up, believing it was a prank call. Mani Ratnam had actually called her for 'Dil Se,' but she mistook it for a joke."
In a recent interview with Film Companion, Kajol expressed her eagerness to collaborate with Mani Ratnam. The actress revealed her admiration for his cinematic style and directorial skills, emphasizing her belief that he can extract something incredibly fresh and compelling from her performances. Regarding her recent projects, Kajol was featured in the web series "The Trial" and the anthology film "Lust Stories." Her upcoming ventures include Kriti Sanon's debut production "Do Patti." Additionally, she is involved in projects like "Sarzameen" alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan.