Kajol, who has been active in film industry for nearly 35 years now, had long maintained a ‘no on screen kissing’ policy for over three decades. However, the actor finally broke her policy for a scene in Season 2 of The Trial — Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhokha, which was released last year, where she had an on-screen kiss with her co-star Jisshu Sengupta. The actor recently spoke about her reasons for the same.

Speaking to Lilly Singh on her talk show, Kajol said, “Honestly, it was the season that I was playing. It had so much to do with the character and who she was. It wasn't simply a kiss; it was about what she thought and what she wanted to happen and what didn't happen for her. What she believed, what she had faith in, and couldn't have faith in. It was an integral part of the entire screenplay, so I couldn't have cut that out without cutting an integral part of the character.”

Kajol also admitted that she was initially uncomfortable with the idea, adding, “ I was very uncomfortable till I was standing on set. I liked it in theory and wasn't sure whether I was going to do it or tell them, ‘Cut! This is not happening!’ But, I really think it was simply a professional call where I felt that I can make this call today.” 

Among other subjects, Kajol also spoke about her relationship with her kids, her renewed thoughts on some of her iconic films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and more. 

Kajol’s other recent projects include Sarzameen, Maa, and Do Patti.