Kajol’s long-standing no-kissing rule on screen has always drawn attention, and her decision to break it in
The Trial became a big talking point among fans. Now, she has finally explained why she agreed to the scene after keeping that boundary for nearly 30 years, and her answer is tied closely to the character she played.
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Kajol’s Reason For No Kiss Policy
Kajol said the choice was not casual at all. Speaking about the scene, to Lilly Singh's podcast, she said, “Honestly, it was the season that I was playing. It had so much to do with the character and who she was. It wasn't simply a kiss; it was about what she thought and what she wanted to happen and what didn't happen for her,” She added, “It was something that was an integral part of the entire screenplay, so I couldn't have cut that out without cutting an integral part of the entire character.”
The actor made it clear that the scene stayed because it was important to the story. In simple terms, she felt removing it would have weakened the character and the emotional arc of the show.
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Professional Call
Kajol also stressed that the decision was a professional one, not a sudden change in her personal comfort zone. Reports based on her conversation with Lilly Singh say she paused before answering and admitted the idea made her uneasy, but she still chose to go ahead because it served the script.
She explained that as an actor, she has always tried to make clear choices, even when they are not easy. She noted that when she began her career, she was young and instinctive, and sometimes made decisions without overthinking them.
About The Trial
In
The Trial:
Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha, Kajol plays Noyonika Sengupta, a housewife who returns to her legal career after her husband’s scandal. The role gave her space to show both personal conflict and professional strength.
The series’ second season was released last year and is currently streaming on JioHotstar. Kajol’s comments have also revived interest in how actors balance personal comfort with the needs of a script.
