Kajol: Ajay Devgn Films - Yash Raj Films controversy affected my relationships

New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Kajol, who has been one of the favourite actresses of Yash Raj Films with films like 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' and 'Fanaa', says the tussle between her husband Ajay Devgn's production house and YRF affected her relationship with the latter.

"Yes, it affected my relationship. But that was a situation which had come out of ordinary. It was not a normal situation... It doesn't occur normally. It doesn't happen everyday... Hopefully, it will not happen in future again," said Kajol on the sidelines of Agenda Aaj Tak's session 'Supertar-Supermom-to Superstar'.

The controversy began when ADF filed a complaint in the Competition Commission Of India (CCI) alleging that YRF used its dominant position in the market to get maximum screens for 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan', which resulted in Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar' not finding enough screens.

'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' is a Yash Chopra romance starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma.
The film has also brought together the award winning pair of AR Rahman and Gulzar, who orchestrated by Yash Chopra, have created some wonderful and poetic music for this romantic film.
Apart from Chopra's film, the actress recently wrapped up shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola'. She also stars in Rajkumar Hirani's 'Peekay' and Anurag Kashyap's 'Bombay Velvet'.
Directed by Yash Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma play the lead roles in 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'.
Anushka recently wrapped up the shooting schedule of the film in Ladakh and Kashmir. Though it was physically taxing to shoot on high altitude, the actress was completely enchanted by the beauty.
Shah Rukh Khan's last film 'Ra.One' hadn't done well at the ticket window and thus he is leaving no stone unturned to promote his new film.
Shah Rukh recently fulfilled one of his father's wish by visiting Kashmir.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan loved the grungy, bearded look for his role in Yash Chopra's 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'. But he has finally got rid of it.
Shah Rukh recently shot for the film in Ladakh and Kashmir.
The white chiffon sari is the trademark of a Yash Chopra heroine but Anushka Shrama, who stars alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif in director's next 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan', says she will mostly be seen in a white ganji.
Anushka, who in her own words, plays the role of a "very hardworking and ambitious girl", says the white sari does not go with her character in the film.
The lyrics have been written by Gulzar.
Anushka said she is the new age Yash Chopra heroine.
Her role is of a 21-year-old girl who is very hard working and ambitious. She is working for Discovery channel and is trying to make a documentary.
'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' is scheduled for a November 13, 2012 release.
During the shooting of Yash Chopra's film, the pictures of Shah Rukh Khan surfaced, where he is smartly dressed in army fatigue. Katrina wears a lot of pastel shades and looks lovely in the promo.
The superstar was there to shoot Yash Chopra's 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan', and shot in Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Srinagar for it.
The first teaser of the film was released with 'Ek The Tiger'. Shot in Mumbai and London, Yash Chopra's magical touch is evident in the teaser.
Katrina, who made her acting debut in 2003 with Kaizad Gustad's box office bomb Boom, has come a long way in her Bollywood career.
Anushka said she did not fit into the 'saree image' because of the character she is playing in the film.
The 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' posters showing actor Shah Rukh Khan in army fatigues, riding a Royal Enfield motorcycle, created quite a buzz when it came out.
She recently said everything in her life has happened unexpectedly and so far all has happened for the better.
The British-born actress once featured in six back-to-back hits - Namastey London, Apne, Partner, Welcome, Race and Singh Is Kinng. She went on to do films like New York and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and proved critics wrong with her powerful performance in Raajneeti.
The 'Band Baaja Baarat' star, who landed her first role at the age of 19 opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Yashraj banner's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', says it was great to be directed by the 'King of Romance' in his directorial comeback.
Even as Aamir reportedly wanted her in Chicago and Shah Rukh expected her to remain in Ladakh, Katrina was busy prepping herself to pull off some mean stunts in Ek Tha Tiger.
She is one of the busiest actresses at the moment with films lined up with all of Bollywood's top heroes.
The actress, who is in her best shape now, trained in all forms of combat at the Yashraj Studios in Mumbai.
She has featured in some hit films and awaits the release of some more big ticket ventures. Katrina Kaif believes life has been good so far but says she is looking at better times ahead in her career.
Chopra is directing 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' after a gap of eight years.
Anushka said she would have had an incomplete career if she did not have a film by Yash Chopra because everyone called her a Yash Chopra heroine as she was first launched by Yash Raj Films.
SRK and Katrina shot some lovely scenes together for the film.
She was doing lot of YRF films but she was not actually a 'Yash Chopra heroine' till she signed this film.
Anushka, 24, says it was inspirational to see Chopra work on his film with the enthusiasm of a newcomer.
Shah Rukh Khan, who shot in Kashmir's Gulmarg Town, spent a night in the same room where legendary Raj Kapoor filmed the famous Hum tum ek kamre mein band hon song for his 1973 superhit teenage romance Bobby.
Accolades for Katrina has poured in thanks to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Mere brother Ki Dulhan. Now, she is set to be seen in JTHJ opposite SRK.

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Kajol: ADF - YRF tussle affected my relationships

The controversy began when Ajay Devgn filed a complaint in the Competition Commission Of India against YRF.

The 38-year-old actress married Devgn at the peak of her career and currently raises two children with him but that has not affected her demand in Bollywood.

Kajol, who starred in hits like 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' and 'My Name Is Khan' post her marriage, said she is happy to see the industry going through a positive change.

"Time has changed in the industry. It's a good time for women because people are willing to experiment now. Even our audience are bound to think and want something different. It's a fantastic time for women in the industry as directors are taking a risk with them," she said.

But she still feels that industry is being dominated by male actors. "I agree that it's a perfect time for an actress to be in the industry but I still feel it's male dominated. You can't take away the male domination on the basis of female-oriented films doing good business in the box-office," she added.

When politician Lalu Prasad Yadav asked her about the vulgar content in today's films, Kajol said, "I agree with you. Being a mother, I also face difficulty to watch some films with my kids. But I feel that cinema reflect our society and its changes."