Times have changed, and for actors who ruled the ’90s, keeping up is no longer optional. Even those at the top are sharpening their social media presence. Is the transition easy? Not quite. Kajol, who continues to lead both theatrical and OTT projects, tells mid-day that the pressure feels real when she is compared with the younger generation of actors.

“When it comes to social media and the subsequent scrutiny, I think it’s more pressure for us because we come from a different time. To compare the two would be unfair,” shares Kajol, who commends new-age actors for managing it beautifully. It was Kajol’s daughter, Nysa Devgan, who nudged her to join Instagram. “I enjoy it up to a point. And there’s only so much that I can and want to do. I think my team has resigned to it. I’ve drawn [my line] very clearly.” She adds that her team understands her boundaries and won’t push her beyond her comfort zone. 

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Kajol also credits today’s generation of artistes for being able to openly talk about their struggles. “If they cannot manage, they openly go for therapy. Getting help is getting help. Back then, living in joint families, everybody talked to everyone. But we lead very isolated lives now. Who has the time in this day and age to talk? That’s why we need therapy,” she asserts.