Bollywood actress Kajol Devgan just made a controversial statement that divided opinions and not on her side. The world of the internet erupted when she claimed that the actors put in more effort than actual people doing regular 9-to-5 jobs.
This remark was made during her talk show for the first time, the “Two Much With Kajol Devgan and Twinkle” where she was talking with the star guests Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.
What Was Her Exact Words?
Kajol Devgan was rather direct during the show in stating her opinion that actors have it hardest among the people with desk jobs. She went on to elaborate on how acting requires being watchful and set ready at every single moment on the film location.
Here’s what really got people mad:
- She said people with regular jobs can take tea breaks and relax a bit
- She talked about how actors need to be ready for 12-14 hours straight every day
- She mentioned that actors can’t just loosen up or chill out while working
- She brought up how every move an actor makes gets watched and judged
Her Defense Of The Statement
Kajol Devgan received a lot of criticism but she stood her ground and explained her point of view. She revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that her daily life was such as she had to get up at 5 am, take a plane at 7 am to Jaipur, and be ready for a function, then indulging in interviews and eventually more appearances all in a day.
She mentioned about the shooting days for The Trial season 2, where she had worked for 35-40 days without a single day-off. She further added how trivial it could be even for the most careless actor to take in his or her daily meals, fix workout schedules, and most importantly, keep a watch on their body size so that their fitted costumes do not get tight on them.
The Internet Didn’t Accept It & The Same With Khelofun
The users of Reddit were very critical of Kajol Devgan after she tried to justify her remark. One of them said that it is absurd to look forward to good opinions about work from such a privileged person as Kajol Devgan, who had never been in the rat race for a job anyways. Another user commented that she seems to be oblivious to the fact of all the managers, stylists, and crew people who are at her service every single day.
Here’s what got people really fired up:
- Many felt she was being tone-deaf to regular working people
- Some said she forgot that most people work just to survive while actors work to stay famous
- Others pointed out she completely ignored all the behind-the-scenes workers on film sets
- People also called out the fact that actors make way more money than regular employees
One person on Reddit straight up said the hosting was terrible, the questions were bad, and the whole show was just a waste of time. They couldn’t even finish watching half of it.
Why Everyone Thinks She Missed The Point
To begin with, the primary concern that individuals raised regarding Kajol’s remark was that she appeared to be clueless about the lives of the majority of people. In the case of a regular employee, the funds that are spent on housing, food, and so on are covered by their salary, and they live through the month. The tension that derives from the uncertainty about being able to support one’s family is indeed felt.
Some users on Khelofun and similar forums pointed out that she did not take into account the psychological burden associated with ordinary employment.
White-collar workers may occasionally have refreshments, but they still have to face obnoxious superiors, stringent deadlines, fear of losing their jobs, and trying to manage their domestic life.
The Disconnect Between Stars And Regular People
This entire affair is a testament to the fact that some movie stars are not in touch with the common people’s lives at all. Kajol Devgan is the daughter of a filmmaker and, thus, has had a delightful film career since the age of 16. She never underwent job interviews, feared being dismissed, or thought of how long she could last in a rented place if her financial situation turned bad.
The truth is that both occupations have their respective difficulties. Of course, movie stars have to meet the public’s expectation of looking fabulous and acting well. But the stressed out office workers go through a different kind of tension that involves neither the make-up artist, nor the personal trainer, and obviously, not the huge paycheck.
Where Things Stand Now
Although she made an attempt to explain her point, the majority of the online community still perceive Kajol Devgan as having missed the point. The argument has reached various platforms and users are still criticizing her point of view based on her privilege.
Meanwhile, Kajol Devgan is continuously talking about the discomfort of early morning flights and the rigor of her training hours to justify her words, but people counter her by saying that there are millions of others who get up early too but they do not have the luxury that comes with being a movie star. The contention is only going to get more intense as time goes by.
