Actor Kajol recently sparked an online debate with her views on actors working harder than 9-to-5 employees. On her show Two Much with co-host Twinkle Khanna, they play a game called This or That, where guests pick a side on given statements. On an episode featuring Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, Kajol stated that actors work much harder than 9-to-5 employees, while the other three on the show disagreed. Amid the online backlash, Kajol clarified her stance, explaining why acting is a demanding profession.

Kajol clarifies her controversial comment

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kajol described the intense nature of being on set: “It’s a very on-the-ball kind of job. When you’re shooting, you have to be 100 per cent there. We shot continuously for about 35 to 40 days (for The Trial Season 2). You have to work out, eat right, and maintain your body because even a small change affects your look and costumes. That’s a huge pressure.”