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This is an archive article published on August 7, 2025
Tanuja, 81, whistles like a teenager at award function but checks with daughter Kajol first. Watch
At the Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025, a sweet moment between Tanuja, Kajol and Anupam Kher stole the spotlight as the 81-year-old veteran star whistled 'like a teenager'.
Kajol with her mom Tanuja and Anupam Kher at Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025. (Pic: Anupam/Instagram)
It was a proud moment for veteran actor Tanuja at the recently organised Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025, as her daughter and Bollywood star Kajol was honoured with the prestigious Raj Kapoor Award for her contribution to Indian cinema — the same award that Tanuja had won years ago. Another heartwarming moment from the award night is now going viral, in which Tanuja is seen whistling while Kajol cheers for her. They were seated with actor Anupam Kher at the event.
Kher shared a video from the award ceremony where he is seen sitting beside Kajol and Tanuja. He is speaking to Tanuja, as Kajol asks her mother to whistle loudly. Initially looking hesitant, Tanuja finally whistles, prompting both Anupam and Kajol to cheer for her.
Anupam shared the video with a heartwarming caption, calling Tanuja a “legend.” He wrote, “That is how sometimes LEGENDS are actually supposed to be! Tanuja ji (Kajol’s Mom) is not only a very fine actress, a great mother and a wonderful human being but also the OG coolest heroine of #IndianCinema! She whistled with me at the #MaharasthtraStateFilmAwards like a teenager. A big salute to her spirit towards life! You really ROCK Mam! Jai Ho! ❤️😍👏😎 @kajol #Legend.”
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After the award night, Kajol interacted with the media. However, during this interaction, Kajol snapped at a reporter for asking her to repeat her statement in Hindi. Kajol was speaking in fluent Marathi to the reporters. Snapping at the media person, she said, “Abhi main Hindi mein bolu (Now should I speak in Hindi too)?” She added, “Jisko samjhna hai woh samjh lenge (Those who want to understand what I said, will figure it out).”
This sparked outrage on social media, with many fans criticising her. A comment read, “Then why do you make films in Hindi?” Another comment said, “Ask her to stop doing Hindi films. She should only do Marathi films.”
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