Salaam Venky | Is Kajol planning to don the director's hat anytime soon?

Kajol has no plans to don the director's hat, and the actor revealed why.

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Kajol is an instinctive and passionate actor. When a film like Salaam Venky comes her way, the emotion is just made worse. She describes Revathy's film as not the kind of picture that one can make without feeling strongly about it. The film is based on the true tale of Kolavennu Venkatesh and his mother Sujata, and it centres on a mother who overcomes all obstacles to provide her sick son with the best possible quality of life.

When Kajol met Sujata, she was impressed by her straightforwardness and tenacity. These kinds of characters are the most difficult to play because they are not overt or attention-getting. She is really courageous. Every mother thinks she is the only one in the world who will go to great lengths to grant her child's wishes. According to Kajol, she will stop at nothing to protect her kids, and Sujata shares the same basic value.

The December 9 release also includes Vishal Jethwa, Rahul Bose, Rajeev Khandelwal, Prakash Raj, and Aahana Kumra. Working with Revathy is pure joy if bringing such a story to life gives Kajol pride. She compliments the director on her extraordinary tolerance.

When asked why she has never thought of trying her hand at directing during her illustrious three-decade acting career, Kajol replied by saying that to be a director, one needs steely nerves and a lot of patience. Revathy is temperamental like that, and when one is around her, they are constantly learning. Kajol revealed that she lacks the patience necessary to be a director. She's certain that she will never be one.

Talking about the film Salaam Venky which is based on a true account of a life well lived, it centres on Sujata (Kajol) and her son Venky (Vishal Jethwa) as they triumph over life's greatest obstacles and demonstrate the true meaning of living large.

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