By Murtuza Iqbal
On 25th May 2021, Tusshar Kapoor completed 20 years in the industry. We recently interacted with Tusshar and spoke to him about his journey in Bollywood, advice he got from his father Jeetendra, criticism, and more.
While talking about his journey of 20 years, Tusshar told us, “I can write a book on it, 20 years is not a small amount of time. But, to sum it up in a few words, I would say exciting, surprising, tough, hectic, and transforming.”
When asked if Jeetendra had given him any advice before he entered the industry, the actor stated, “Not any specific advice, but he would always say that do what you feel is right, do what your heart tells you, don’t think too much, and professionalism always pays.”
In these 20 years, Tusshar has been a part of many films. Some did well at the box office and some failed to make a mark. When we asked him if he regrets doing any film, Tusshar said, “There have been one or two films where at the last minute I realised that I should not be doing this film, and it’s not good for the producer also to not make this film. There’s nothing cohesively working towards making a good film. So, I used to get very pressurised because I didn’t know how to get out of that film, and then I used to just do the film as it looks very bad. People get anxious and disappointed because they don’t see what you are seeing. So, it’s better to not damage your relationship and reputation. So, just do what you are committed to doing. But, today, I feel there are no regrets. The film is good or bad, you learn from it.”
While talking about facing criticism and people saying that he only does films produced by his sister Ekta Kapoor, Tusshar told us, “Initially, I used to think why are they lying so much because I started with Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai which was a film I earned on my own. I was working as an assistant director and I was offered the film by Vashu ji (Bhagnani). It wasn’t a home production, it was someone from outside. So, why don’t people look at the fact that I have done more films outside my family’s home production? So, that statistical knowledge gets ignored. It used to irritate me sometimes, but I mostly ignored it.”
Kajol and Twinkle Khanna respond to backlash
Kajol and Twinkle Khanna address chat show backlash in new Prime Video episode
Highlights:
The backlash around Kajol and Twinkle Khanna's show Two Much did not suddenly appear one morning. You could feel it brewing from the first few episodes through tiny comments here and there turning into bigger conversations online. The marriage bit especially set things off; one short clip, and the whole thing snowballed. In the new bonus episode, shot after filming ended, the two finally spoke about the moment after weeks of noise.
Why the Kajol Twinkle Khanna backlash picked up so fast
The show ran on loose talk, quick lines, and a lot of teasing. It worked early on. Then came the episode with Vicky Kaushal and Kriti Sanon, where Kajol said marriages should have an expiry date and maybe even a renewal.
From there, it only grew. Another episode with Janhvi Kapoor and Karan Johar brought the debate on infidelity back into circulation. Kajol, Twinkle, and Karan said physical cheating was not a deal breaker for them. Janhvi pushed back and viewers argued for days. The backlash stuck, partly because clips were lifted out of context and partly because celebrity comments carry weight, even when framed as jokes.
How Kajol and Twinkle explained themselves
In the bonus episode, Kajol did not pretend everything was normal. She opened the segment with a half-laugh and said, “Now it’s time for our next segment, which has gotten us into a lot of trouble.” It sounded like a joke, but it was not entirely one. There was a slight crack of irritation or maybe tiredness underneath.
Twinkle followed with a straight note; they should have had a disclaimer from episode one. “Nothing we say in this segment should be taken seriously,” she said. “Please do not follow any of our advice.”
Both insisted the tone was always meant to be playful. Not expert talk. Not life lessons. Just two women poking fun at how people think about marriage, relationships, and the messy bits in between.
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What this means for the show now
Prime Video dropped the bonus episode with Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma in a way that almost felt strategic, like a small reset button to cool the temperature without actually issuing a statement or apology.
And honestly, the guest list this season was stacked in a very “this should be safe” way: Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Janhvi Kapoor. Big names, familiar energy. Nobody expected the backlash to come from them. It came from the little throwaway lines Kajol and Twinkle said around them.
What is next for Kajol and Twinkle?
No word yet on season two. Both seemed unfazed in the episode, almost amused by how far the clips travelled. They did not promise changes either. Just a note that their humour was not meant to be instruction.
Kajol ended the segment with a small smile. Twinkle nodded along. And that is where it sat. Two women, a chat show, and a storm they did not expect but chose to address head-on before signing off.