Kajol is all set to reprise her critically acclaimed role as Noyonika Sengupta in the second season of the legal drama The Trial – Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhoka. The official announcement has sparked excitement among fans, eager to see the courtroom drama continue. The show, which streams on Disney+ Hotstar, also stars Jisshu Sengupta, Sonali Kulkarni, and Sheeba Chadha.
Announcement Sparks Fan Frenzy
Kajol made the announcement via Instagram, sharing a video teasing the upcoming season. Fans praised the creative reveal, with comments like, “Wow, what an amazing way of making the announcement,” and “Bring it on, queen!” The series is an Indian adaptation of the popular American legal drama The Good Wife, which originally aired in 2009 and ran for seven seasons.
In The Trial, Kajol portrays a housewife who resumes her legal career after her husband is imprisoned due to corruption and a sex scandal.
Kajol on Playing a Complex Character
Speaking to Variety, Kajol previously shared how personal the role of Noyonika felt to her. “The complexities are what define a character to me. I instantly felt protective of Noyonika,” she said. She credited director Suparn Varma for creating a world where character vulnerability meets life’s harsh realities.
Marathi vs Hindi: Kajol Faces Backlash
Recently, Kajol sparked controversy during a media event in Mumbai when she declined to speak in Hindi after being asked by a paparazzo. Speaking in Marathi, she responded, “Should I say it in Hindi now? Whoever wants to understand, will understand!”
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The video quickly went viral, drawing criticism from netizens. Some accused her of disrespecting Hindi and called for her to stop working in Bollywood if she couldn’t embrace the language.