Kajol scolds paparazzi, netizens say 'dusri Jaya Bachchan'

Kajol and Ananya Panday were among the numerous celebrities who turned heads at the star-studded screening of Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan starrer

Kesari Chapter 2

in Mumbai, held just before the film’s release on April 18. Amid several notable moments on the red carpet, one incident has sparked significant online discussion: a clearly irritated Kajol scolding the paparazzi for interrupting her while she was talking to Ananya.
Kajol Tells Paparazzi to “Calm Down”
The actress looked radiant in a white and neon green tie-dye suit highlighted with black embroidery as she warmly greeted Ananya, who dazzled in a purple saree paired with an embellished halter blouse. The two shared a brief moment of conversation while posing for photos, but their interaction was interrupted multiple times by photographers calling out Kajol’s name. Growing visibly frustrated, Kajol urged them to settle down, saying, “Calm down… calm down guys,” before resuming her chat with Ananya.

Netizens React to Kajol’s Outburst
After this incident, netizens reacted to the post, drawing comparisons between Kajol and veteran actress Jaya Bachchan, who is also known for her strict interactions with the paparazzi. One user called Kajol a "Future Jaya ji," while another commented, "Dusri Jaya Bachchan".
Star-Studded Attendance
Many popular celebrities attended the special screening. Akshay Kumar, who stars in the movie, arrived with his wife Twinkle Khanna. The event was also graced by R Madhavan, Karan Johar, Rasha Thadani, Avneet Kaur, and Sajid Khan among others.
About 'Kesari Chapter 2'
'Kesari Chapter 2' is a courtroom drama directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. It tells the story of lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, played by Akshay Kumar, who fights for justice after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. R. Madhavan plays the British lawyer Neville McKinley, and Ananya Panday plays Dilreet Gill. The movie shows the struggles India faced under British rule. It is based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. It is also a follow-up to the 2019 movie 'Kesari', which was about the Battle of Saragarhi.