When Nysa opened up on advice from father Ajay Devgn

Bollywood adorable couple Kajol and Ajay Devgn and doting parents have always been protective of their daughter

Nysa Devgan

, keeping her out of the media spotlight for many years. However, in recent years, Nysa has started appearing more often at events and social gatherings with other star kids.
Throwback video
Earlier in 2020, Kajol shared a video with the caption: “Quarantine Tapes with My Baby.” The video showcased heartfelt confessions from both Nysa Devgan and her mother Kajol. Nysa shared her thoughts on her relationship with her parents, Kajol and Ajay Devgn, while Kajol reflected on her journey from being an “anxious mother” to becoming a more “chilled-out” one.
As seen in the video, the 17-year-old Nysa Devgan shared how her father, Ajay Devgn, has always given her valuable advice. She mentioned that he constantly encourages her to work hard and believe in herself. “One piece of advice my dad gave me was that my silence made me complacent. He always made me believe that I can achieve anything if I work hard for it,” Nysa said.

Nysa's bond with her mother Kajol
Nysa Devgn went on to describe her relationship with her mother, Kajol, emphasizing their comfortable and relaxed bond.“I think me and my mom are very much like each other. She’s way more chill than I think he would ever admit. I know that both of us are really loud and that both of us don’t really have a filter.”
Kajol on her equations with Nysa
Furthermore, Kajol shared in the same video, “My relationship with Nysa started as her over-anxious mother. You know we’ve gone through ‘Let’s scream at each other all day’ kind of phases. I think we’ve settled down now into a comfortable, chilled-out relationship with each other.”
Ajay Degvn with daughter Nysa Devgan
Back in 2016, According to SCREEN, Ajay Devgn stated in an interview that Nysa Devgan often acts like his mother, correcting him and teaching him about technology. “There are times when Nysa behaves like my mother and tells me how and what are the wrong things I do. She corrects me. Our generation has to learn from the younger generation. When I have to learn about technology, I go to her.”
Ajay Devgn clarifies Nysa’s career choices
In a 2022 interview, Ajay Devgn shared that his daughter, Nysa Devgan, has shown no interest in pursuing a career in Bollywood. The actor emphasized that he does not pressure his children to follow any specific career path. In another interaction, Ajay said, “I don’t know if she wants to come into this line. To this moment she has shown disinterest. Anything can change anytime with children.”
In 2023, during his appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 8, Ajay Devgn discussed the possibility of Nysa Devgan entering the film industry and shared his thoughts on the matter, “Right now, she doesn’t want to be in the film industry. But tomorrow, if something changes, they will bring this interview up and play it.
Meanwhile, The 'DDLJ' actress also shared that Nysa Devgan doesn’t want to follow in her parents’ footsteps and become an actor.
“Bilkul nai.. No, woh 22 saal ki ho gayi hai, hone wali hai abhi. I think she has made up her mind that ki nai aane wali hai abhi (Definitely not. She is 22 years old, and I think she has made up her mind that she isn’t interested in Bollywood currently),” Kajol shared at a News18 event.
Personal journey
Kajol and Ajay Devgn got married in 1999, and their daughter Nysa was born on April 20, 2003. The couple also has a son, Yug, who was born in 2010.