EXCLUSIVE: ‘Shocked’ Kajal Aggarwal Reveals Having Sleepless Nights After Reading The India Story Script; Says, “Milawat Ke Baare Mein Suna Tha Lekin…”

Kajal Aggarwal has opened up about the emotional impact of reading the script of The India Story. She revealed that it left her deeply shaken and questioning the reality of food adulteration in the country. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, the actress admitted she had several sleepless nights after learning about the subject and said working on the film exposed her to disturbing facts she was previously unaware of. Speaking alongside director Chettan DK, Kajal stressed that filmmakers have a responsibility to tell stories that reflect society’s realities. Scroll down to read what she said and watch the full interview.

Kajal Aggarwal Reveals FIRST Reaction To The India Story

When asked about her first reaction to learning about The India Story and its script, Kajal Aggarwal said, “I was taken aback. I remember I had sleepless nights. Darr lag raha tha, and my mind was just churning and wondering, what do we do next? How do we ensure that this story comes out and is told? What should we do personally for our own families and our own lives? How do we live our lives? How do we deal with all this milawat?”

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Director Chettan DK On Importance Of Making Films Like The India Story

Speaking of how important it is for such films to be released despite the controversy, the director Chettan DK said, “Bahut zaroori hai. Kyunki logon ko samajhna chahiye ki hum log kya kha rahe hain aur kya nahi. Jo meri kahaani hai, woh Slow Poison in Progress hai. Yeh slow poison kya hai, yeh logon ko film dekhne ke baad hi pata chalega. Agar log hain toh cinema hai. Log hi nahi hain, toh kuch bhi nahi. Isliye yeh zaroori hai.”

The actress added, “As filmmakers and actors, it’s our responsibility to also show the real picture, the reality and the fabric of society.” She also admitted that she wasn’t aware of any such incidents happening. Kajal said, “Mujhe bhi nahi pata tha. Mujhe bhi film ke dauraan bahut saari cheezein pata chali. I mean, of course, milawat ke baare mein suna tha, lekin jab apni aankhon se padha aur dekha, tab film ke dauraan samajh mein aaya ki kya-kya ho raha hai.”

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Kajal On Making Films Like The India Story

When asked how important it is for films like such to be released, the actress said, “Alag-alag genres hote hain. So, it depends on the type of film that is being made. It’s not like a certain essence is missing. If a film is made only for commercial reasons, then it’s a commercial film. You can’t have realism in the middle of a commercial film. I mean, you can have real emotions—that’s what you have, and that’s what is there.”

She concluded, “So, I don’t agree with the fact that anything is missing. It’s just different genres, and different films are made for different reasons. Our film, this one, is a realistic film, yet it’s entertaining, and it’s wrapped around a courtroom drama. So, there are several layers to this. But different films do have different reasons for appeal.”

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About The India Story

The project is backed by co-producers Swati Vinayak Saindane, Anita Jadhav, Vinayak Saindane, Kalpesh Shah, Devyani Khorate, and Prem Joshi. The technical team includes cinematographer Nishant Bhagwat, music composer Mangesh Dhakde, editor Ashish Mhatre, lyricist Shakeel Azami, and sound designer Anmol Bhave. Presented by Zee Studios in association with MIG Production & Studios, The India Story is directed by Chettan DK. The film has been written and produced by Sagar B. Shinde. The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on July 24, 2026. It will be released in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

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