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IIE DIGITAL DESK : Mumbai, June 26, 2025 – Bollywood’s beloved duo, Kajol and Ajay Devgn, have once again captured public attention—not with a film, but through Kajol’s candid revelations in a recent Mashable India interview. Reflecting on their enduring marriage of 26 years, Kajol credited their opposite personalities—and what she jokingly called “partial deafness and selective amnesia”—for keeping their bond resilient .

Kajol described how she, an expressive and vocal presence, contrasts sharply with Ajay’s quiet, reserved demeanor. She admitted, “Ajay and I are completely different otherwise…we would have separated long before.” To navigate this difference, she shared, “The secret to a happy marriage is partial deafness and selective amnesia—forgetting certain things about your partner and sometimes not hearing things they say.” .

Far from indulging in romantic date nights or public displays of affection, the couple’s relationship thrives in hidden simplicity. Kajol revealed they rarely carve out time for just the two of them. Their hectic schedules—Ajay’s commitments on location and Kajol’s projects—mean that when they do come together, it’s to spend time with their children and family, not necessarily one another . Laughing at the endearment of long-term familiarity, she added, “You can’t expect me to blush when I am talking about him.” 

Kajol also praised Ajay’s unexpected culinary skills. She revealed that after tasting any dish once, Ajay can reproduce it perfectly—though he keeps his secret ingredients under wraps .

Their love story dates back to 1995 when they met on the sets of Hulchul. After dating for nearly four years, they married in 1999 and have since welcomed daughter Nysa (2003) and son Yug (2010). The pairing marked the beginning of nine collaborative films including beloved titles like Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Ishq, and U, Me Aur Hum.

Critics and fans often describe their life as the antithesis of cinematic romance—rooted more in friendship and less in orchestrated sentiment. Kajol laughed, “Kitne saal hogaye shadi ke…you can’t expect me to blush.” . She recalled days when Ajay’s work would keep him away for weeks, prompting honest reflections like “Sometimes I feel…‘Damn, you should have been here for this’.” 

Through service romances and co-starring roles, the couple has built a family and legacy together, weathering Bollywood pressures and tabloid speculation. Kajol’s insight into their marriage shines a spotlight on compromise and emotional resilience over fairy tale notions .

As the couple continues to balance professional demands—surely with new projects on the horizon—they stand as an emblem of a relationship nurtured through understanding, laughter, and emotional selectivity. Their journey affirms that longevity in love lies not in grand gestures, but in daily choices, forgetfulness, and the spaces they give each other.