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Kajol and Ajay Devgn may be two of Bollywood’s biggest names, but at home, they prefer to keep things simple and grounded. In a candid conversation once, the couple opened up about their family setup, daily life, and the balance they’ve found between stardom and simplicity.
“We live in a typical, um, middle-class joint family,” Ajay told HT. “My mom, dad, both of us, and our kids. And that’s how I want it.”
Kajol echoed the sentiment. “That’s how we like it. It would be different if we wanted a different kind of lifestyle—but we don’t. We like it the way it is right now.”
Their family philosophy is refreshingly focused: just the essentials. “So concentration is just parents and kids,” Ajay added simply.
Kajol, known for her outspoken honesty, shared how fortunate she feels when it comes to the ever-complicated mother-in-law dynamic. “I don’t know the problems that anybody else’s mother-in-law has, but mine has been fantastic. Mine has been fantastic from day one,” she said warmly.
Ajay quickly chimed in, highlighting Kajol’s role as the rock at home. “The best part is that I, you know, I don’t have to worry about anything at home or my mom or my dad—because she’s there. Usually, there are problems, so here it is that you know… there are none.”
Of course, living in a joint family isn’t without its quirks. “The only problem that I have is that, you know, I have to be like—no, your Amma is not going to get it for you,” Kajol laughed. “Amma, 8:30 at night, will also tell you, ‘Haan beta, abhi leke aati hoon.’ And I’m like, no—not at 8:30 at night!”
Their social life reflects this grounded lifestyle. “We have friends,” said Ajay, “but not that we go out every night or, you know, not even once a week. It’s like—work’s over and you’re home. And all my friends have become her friends. It’s been very difficult for me to become friendly with her friends—but that’s how I am.”
The couple also acknowledged the scrutiny that comes with being public figures. “When you’re out with people, controversies are bound to happen—true or untrue,” Ajay admitted.
Kajol added, “I think when you spend a lot of time with people, familiarity breeds contempt—literally. So when you spend that much time with people, something is bound to happen, even in a small way. And because we are celebrities, it gets kind of blown out of [proportion], as simple as that.”
Their parenting style is equally real. Their daughter Nysa has her own opinions regarding her parents’ films. “Nysa’s watched his films,” Kajol revealed. “Nysa has not watched my films. She categorically refuses. She says, ‘You cry too much in your movies and I can’t watch your movies.’”
Ajay nodded in agreement. “My films also, she only watches the ones that are funny and have comedy.”
“And according to her,” Kajol smiled, “I should do more films like Golmaal. She says, ‘You should do movies like Papa does. Papa’s the best.’”
Despite their fame and films, what stands out most about Kajol and Ajay is their deep-rooted commitment to keeping their lives—and their love—real, grounded, and deeply family-oriented.
Even though living with family can be beneficial, counselling psychologist Srishti Vatsa recommends setting boundaries. “But this is very difficult in the Indian context. It does not mean you discard the family values but understand where family influence needs to end and personal agency should come into place. Family conversations are needed.”
