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Kajol

Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Video referring to "beef": controversy followed by clarification that it was legally available buffalo meat” and “Remarks about leaders "without education": backlash followed by clarification”.

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Profile No. 0246 · Updated on 12 October 2026

5Documented controversies

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§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

2025

Ramoji Film City described as "haunted": local reaction followed by clarification

No legal proceedings

Kajol described Ramoji Film City as one of the most haunted places she knew, prompting criticism over the potential impact of the remark on the site's image.

State of the evidence: Statement, backlash and clarification documented
Legal status — source text: No legal proceedings identified
Attribution: Personal responsibility for the statement

Sources · 1

[1]
The Indian ExpressKajol backtracks after calling Ramoji Film City one of the most haunted placesMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2025

Sharp response to request to speak Hindi at a Marathi event

No legal proceedings

While speaking Marathi, Kajol responded sharply to a photographer who asked her to speak Hindi, triggering debate about her attitude and language.

State of the evidence: Viral video and backlash documented
Legal status — source text: No legal proceedings
Attribution: Personal responsibility for her public response

Sources · 1

[1]
India TodayKajol faces backlash for snapping at Hindi-speaking requestMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2024

Durga Puja: filmed angry exchanges with visitors and paparazzi, followed by refusal to constantly "edit herself"

No legal proceedings

Videos showing Kajol becoming irritated with visitors and photographers during Durga Puja prompted allegations of rude or aggressive behaviour.

State of the evidence: Public footage and response documented
Legal status — source text: No legal proceedings
Attribution: Personal responsibility for public interactions

Sources · 2

[1]
India TodayKajol loses her cool at Durga Puja pandalMediaHigh reliability
[2]
Bollywood HungamaKajol breaks silence on Durga Puja controversyMediaMedium reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2023

Remarks about leaders "without education": backlash followed by clarification

No legal proceedings

Kajol referred to people in power without a proper "educational background", prompting accusations of elitism and contempt towards political leaders.

State of the evidence: Statement and clarification documented
Legal status — source text: No relevant legal proceedings
Attribution: Personal responsibility for her remarks

Sources · 1

[1]
The Indian ExpressKajol clarifies her 'uneducated political leaders' statementMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2017

Video referring to "beef": controversy followed by clarification that it was legally available buffalo meat

No legal proceedings

Kajol posted a video of a meal featuring a dish described as "beef", sparking controversy in the context of Maharashtra's restrictions. She subsequently explained that it was legally available buffalo meat.

State of the evidence: Video and clarification documented
Legal status — source text: No relevant criminal proceedings identified
Attribution: Personal responsibility for posting the video; no established food-related offence

Sources · 1

[1]
The Indian ExpressKajol clarifies her beef lunch video: What was shown was buffalo meat that is legally availableMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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