Ishita Dutta, who reprises her role in Drishyam: The Conclusion, recently opened up about motherhood and the parenting advice she received from Kajol. During a conversation on Zahra Jani’s podcast, the actress recalled a difficult phase when her son Vayu was a baby and said Kajol’s suggestion helped soothe him.
Ishita, who plays Anju Salgaonkar, the eldest daughter of Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar in the Drishyam franchise, also spoke warmly about Kajol’s bond with her children.
Ishita Dutta Recalls Kajol’s Advice When Son Vayu Had Colic
During the podcast conversation, Ishita was asked whether she had ever turned to Kajol for advice about motherhood.
The actress recalled that her son Vayu experienced severe colic when he was a baby. Unsure about what to do, Ishita said she discussed the situation with Kajol, who suggested trying a particular way of soothing the baby.
According to Ishita, Kajol advised her to take the baby outside in a pram and move the stroller over a rocky surface. The actress said she followed the suggestion and found that it worked for Vayu.
“It was really bad, and I was like, ‘What do I do?’ I happened to discuss that with Kajol. She was like, ‘Wait, wait, I know.’”
Ishita recalled that after trying Kajol’s suggestion, her son appeared to settle.
“I did that, and it actually worked,”
she said during the podcast.
The actress added that Kajol has helped her with several small things over the years. While Ishita said she could not remember all of the advice she had received, she described Kajol as someone whose guidance had been helpful to her.
Ishita Praises Kajol’s Bond With Her Children
Ishita also spoke about Kajol’s affection for her children, Vayu and Veda.
While discussing the actress, she said that Kajol loves both of her children and described her as someone who is particularly good with kids.
The anecdote offers a glimpse into the personal rapport between the two actresses, who have also been connected professionally through the Drishyam franchise and the wider Devgn family.
It is worth noting that Ishita’s recollection is a personal parenting experience rather than medical guidance. Parents dealing with persistent or severe infant colic should consult a qualified paediatrician.
Kajol Has Previously Spoken About Parenting Daughter Nysa
Ishita’s comments come after Kajol herself opened up about parenting her daughter Nysa Devgn.
During an earlier appearance on Lily Singh’s podcast, Kajol discussed the challenges she experienced while navigating her relationship with her daughter during Nysa’s teenage years.
Kajol explained that their relationship went through a difficult period and that both mother and daughter sometimes struggled to communicate.
“We both struggled for nearly three years. Both of us were like, ‘I don’t want to listen to you. I don’t want to talk to you,’”
Kajol said.
According to the actress, the relationship eventually improved when their interactions became more focused on conversation and listening.
Kajol Says Listening Made a Difference
Kajol explained that she eventually decided to approach the relationship differently instead of constantly confronting her daughter.
“I decided that no, I am not going to fight with her that much. I am going to try to talk to her as much as I can and work with her,”
she said.
She further explained that, over time, their arguments turned into longer conversations. Kajol realised that sometimes her daughter simply needed her mother to listen and give her enough space.
“It became more about me sitting down and listening to her.”
Kajol said that this change made a significant difference in their relationship.
Ishita Dutta’s Journey From Drishyam to Motherhood
Ishita Dutta became widely recognised for playing Anju Salgaonkar in Drishyam and its sequel. Her character is the daughter of Vijay Salgaonkar and Meera Deshmukh’s family becomes central to the story’s mystery.
With Drishyam: The Conclusion, the actress returns to the role as the franchise reaches its final chapter.
Away from the screen, Ishita has also spoken publicly about her experiences as a mother. Her latest comments about Kajol’s advice provide a more personal look at the actress beyond her work in the Drishyam films.
Drishyam: The Conclusion and Ishita Dutta’s Return
Drishyam: The Conclusion brings back Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, alongside Tabu and the returning cast members.
Ishita reprises her role as Anju, continuing a character she first played in the original Drishyam film.
The latest chapter follows the continuing fallout from the murder case surrounding Sameer Deshmukh and the Salgaonkar family’s efforts to deal with the consequences of the events depicted in the earlier films.
With the third instalment positioned as the conclusion to the trilogy, the film has renewed interest in the characters who have been central to the franchise since its beginning.
