Kajol talks about reality of fame and dealing with trolls: 'When they love you, they feel they have the right to hate you'

Actress Kajol recently opened up about the challenges of managing public perception and dealing with online trolling. Speaking frankly, she said the glamorous image portrayed through the media neglects the hardwork and sacrifice spent in the lives of actors.
Kajol, who joined social media only six years ago, felt that most of her life was lived without having social media and went on to comment on how social media can distort reality. "I am thankful that I lived a whole life without social media. You’ll see my photo on the red carpet, but you won’t see that I woke up at 5 am to get ready and came back at 11:30 pm exhausted,” she said.
Kajol highlighted that fans often see just a glimpse of an actor's life, not the grueling hours and effort that go into their roles. “The reality is that we work as hard as everyone else. We have good and bad days, and yet, when you post, you’re smiling,” she added.
She then talked about the complex relationship between celebrities and their fans, saying, "When people love you so much, they also feel they have the right to hate you that much."
Kajol will next be seen in the film Do Patti, where she plays a cop alongside Kriti Sanon. Set against the backdrop of twin rivals, portrayed by Kriti Sanon, the film promises to showcase many hidden layers of Kajol's talent as an actress.