Updated On: 05 December, 2022 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Athulya Nambiar
Ahead of the release of the film, during a media interaction, Kajol said that she had initially decided on not doing the film

Kajol and Revathi. Pic- Instagram
Actor Kajol will next be seen in the film `Salaam Venky`. She plays the role of a mother whose son is diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Inspired by a real-life story, the film that highlights the relationship between a mother and son is directed by Revathi.
Ahead of the film`s release, during a media interaction, Kajol said that she had initially decided not to do the film. Kajol revealed that she had been waiting to work with Revathi since she saw her directorial `Phir Milenge` starring Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty. However, after years of waiting when Revathi did offer her a film, Kajol refused to take it. "Actually, I had decided that I do not want to do this film. When I read the concept note, I called her. I was like I deeply respect you and I know you will make a very good film lekin mai aapki picture nahi kar rahi hu. She was like at least hear the script once. I told that I would love to meet you and would love to hear the script. but I am not going to be doing this film," she said.