Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle review: A collab we didn’t know we needed

Both Twinkle and Kajol, who are born into film families, have been part of showbiz for nearly three decades now. That apart, they have been co-actors of both the Khans in different movies. It is evident that they share a warm rapport with them that goes beyond just being former co-stars.

In a heart-touching moment, Salman reveals that Kajol’s father, Shomu Mukherjee, used to be close to both him and his father Salim Khan. A couple of days before his demise, Mukherjee had dropped in at Salman’s home, wearing a multi-coloured lungi as usual, and insisted on having a drink. He seemed to have a premonition that he wouldn’t live long.

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Because of the familiarity that the hosts and the guests share, the conversations feel less like celebrity interviews and more like candid chats among old friends. That sets the stage for more revelations. Aamir admitted to being judgemental during his early years as an actor. He also claimed that he was devastated after his divorce with Reena Dutta and took about four years to come to terms with it. This is also the period when Aamir and Salman came closer and became friends. He also opened up about his mental health journey.

Salman’s big confession was that he “wants to have a child”. While he did not share how this wish of his would come true, he did mention that the younger lot in his family, mainly his grown-up nieces and nephews, can help in raising his child. Clearly, he has given enough thought to it.

Even though Salman seemed to be slightly withdrawn initially, he eventually opened up enough to make fun of acting talent. “I am managing with three expressions,” he said. The Bajrangi Bhaijaan star even deconstructed his walk, which some people find “intimidating”.

Given their stardom, it is almost impossible that the audience would not know about certain aspects of their lives. To their credit, Kajol and Twinkle did get the Khans to share some honest moments and responses. “When a hero romances a younger woman, it’s called cinema magic. Why is it called bold when an older woman romances a younger man?,” they asked. While Aamir thought it depends on the script, Salman said that it’s done to add “freshness” in the pairing of the actors.

The first episode seemed more like a friendly adda during a house party where four friends seemed to be discussing their life, journeys, realisations while pulling each other’s leg and playing some fun games. Keeping that vibe intact, the hosts insisted that the guests sing before they wind up. The guests relented. Aamir hummed ‘Do mastane chale zindagi banane’ from their movie Andaz Apna Apna (1994) and Salman sang ‘Kahin door jab din dhal jaaye’ from Anand (1971).

The collaboration between Twinkle and Kajol is something we did not know we needed. But, it’s refreshing that they are not only bringing their energy and personal rapports to the show, but also creating some heartfelt moments with the stars, who continue to influence our popular culture.

The eight-part show will add a new episode on Prime Video every Thursday.

Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle rating: 3.5 stars