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Some lesser known facts about kajol.

• Does Kajol Smoke?: No
• Does Kajol drink alcohol?: No
• Kajol is half Bengali and half Maharashtrian.
• She can speak Marathi, but she struggles in speaking Bengali.
• She started acting at an early age of 16, while she was doing her schooling.

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• She met her husband for the first time on the sets of the film Gundaraj (1995) in Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra). She didn’t like him initially, but after 15 days of the shoot, both fell in love with each other.
• She holds a joint record with her aunt and yesteryear actress Nutan for winning the Best Actress Filmfare Awards 5 times.
• She is the cousin of Bollywood stars like  Rani Mukerji , Sharbani Mukherji, Raj Mukherjee and Mohnish Bahl .
• If not an actress, she would have been a psychiatrist.

Kajol’s Negative Role In Gupt

• She got pregnant for the first time in 2001, however, she suffered a miscarriage.
• Being an actress, she is also a social activist and is known for her work with widows and children.

• She also received a Karamveer Puraskar award in 2008 for her social work.
• She is an avid reader.
• She cannot cook at all.
• She is a socialite and loves to hang out with ladies much elder than her.
• She was offered a role in 3 idiots (2009), but she refused the offer as she was not happy with the role.

Kajol And Shah Rukh Khan At NASDAQ

• She was honoured with the prestigious  Padma Shri Award in 2011.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge In Maratha Mandir

• She prefers online shopping and is not brand conscious.

Kajol deleted all her Instagram posts on 8 June 2023

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• Kajol Ajay Devgan
• 5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
• August 5 , 1974
• Bombay, Maharashtra, India
• Ajay Devgn February 24, 1999 - present (2 children)
• Children Nysa
• Parents Tanuja Samarth
• Relatives Nutan (Aunt or Uncle)
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• Trivia Often paired on-screen with actor Shah Rukh Khan. In fact, each of her five movies with him (Baazigar, Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Kabhi Khushie Kabhi Gham) have all gone on to become super-hits and blockbusters.
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Kajol is a popular Indian actress who mainly appears in Bollywood films. She is most popularly known for her role of  Simran Singh in the film  Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). Check out Kajol Wiki, Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Husband, Biography, Facts & More.

Biography/Wiki

Kajol was born as Kajol Mukherjee on 5 August 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India . Her friends call her by the name Kads . When she was very young, her parents got separated, and she was grown up by her maternal grandmother. Since childhood, she took an interest in dancing and acting. At the age of only sixteen, she started her career in acting and even dropped out of school to work as a full-time actress. She achieved lots of success at a very young age. Kajol and her aunt Nutan Bahl hold the record of winning the maximum (5) Best Actress awards. In 2011, she was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India.

Physical Appearance

Kajol is approximately 5’ 3’’ tall and weighs around 58 kg . Her natural, as well as beautiful hazel eyes and cheekbones, easily attract anyone. Her figure measurement is 34-28-36 . She has black hair .

Family, Caste & Husband

She hails from a filmy background as her late father Shomu Mukherjee was a film director and producer, and her mother Tanuja Samarth is an actress. Her father was Bengali while her mother is Maharashtrian . Her father was died in 2008 due to cardiac arrest. She has a younger sister, Tanisha Mukerji who is also an actress. She is the cousin of Rani Mukerji , Sharbani Mukherjee , Mohnish Behl , and Ayan Mukerji . She is Hindu by religion.

Kajol with her father, Shomu Mukherjee

Kajol with her mother, Tanuja Samarth

Kajol with her sister Tanisha Mukerji

She was in a relationship with Karthik for a few years. On 24 February 1999 , she got married to actor Ajay Devgn after a few years of a relationship. They first met in Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra on the set of the film Gundaraj (1995). The couple has a daughter Nysa and a son Yug .

Kajol with her husband Ajay Devgn and children

She did her schooling at St. Joseph’s Convent School, Panchgani, Maharashtra, India . During her school days, she used to participate in dance competitions and many other extra-curricular activities. She dropped out of schooling to pursue her acting career. She made her acting debut in 1992 by playing the lead role of Radhika in the Bollywood film Bekhudi . After that, she did numerous hit films like Baazigar (1993), Karan Arjun (1995), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001), My Name Is Khan (2010), Dilwale (2015), etc. Apart from Bollywood, she acted in some Tamil films like Minsara Kanavu (1997) and Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 (2017). She also acted in the animated film Toonpur Ka Super Hero (2010) as Priya Shruti Verma .

Kajol in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

In 2008, she judged the dance and singing competition show, Rock-N-Roll Family that aired on Zee TV.

Controversy

Her 25-year-old friendship with Karan Johar ended in 2016, allegedly because her husband Ajay’s Shivaay and Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil clashed on the same day. The difference arose to such an extent that Karan also said, “I don’t have a relationship with Kajol anymore. We’ve had a fallout. Something happened that disturbed me deeply which I will not talk about because it’s something that I like to protect and feel it would not be fair to her or to me. After two and a half decades, Kajol and I don’t talk at all. We just acknowledge each other, say ‘hello’, and walk past.” However, Kajol showed the first gesture of reconciliation when she liked a post of Karan’s twins Yash and Roohi. Later, she also invited him to a party, where they patched up.

Assets/Properties

She owns a 771 sq ft property in Mumbai’s Powai; the property is located on the 21st floor of the Atlantis project in Hiranandani Gardens. In January 2022, she bought two apartments on the 10th floor of Ananya building in Juhu, Mumbai. Reportedly, the combined cost of the apartments is Rs. 11.95 crore. [1] Hindustan Times On 29 August 2023, Kajol bought an office space worth Rs. 7.64 crores in Signature Building, Oshiwara, Mumbai; she paid a stamp duty of Rs. 45.85 lakhs on 25 August 2023. [2] Hindustan Times

• In 2000, she launched an online portal with the name, Cineexplore for the Ajay Devgn’s production company, Devgn Entertainment and Software Ltd. Apart from producing films, the company makes software for TV and music videos.
• In 2006, miniature dolls of Kajol , Shah Rukh Khan , Hrithik Roshan , and Priyanka Chopra , were launched under the name of Bollywood Legends in the U.K.

Kajol received Karmaveer Puraskaar

Kajol – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

• She is not conscious about fashion and likes to wear decent outfits. Moreover, she likes online shopping and is not much brand conscious.
• She cannot cook at all.
• She is a very sociable person who enjoys the company of woman older than her.

Kajol on the cover of Elle magazine

• In 2010, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan became the first Indian actors to be invited by NASDAQ for opening the American stock exchange.
• She has two home addresses, one is 5/6, Sheetal Apartments, Ground Floor, Opposite Chandan Cinema, Juhu, Mumbai and the other is 45/D, Malgari Road, Mumbai .
• Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn are her all-time favourite actors, and Sridevi is her all-time favourite actress.
• Aditya Chopra is her all-time favourite director.
• She likes to read during her free time, and her favourite book is Notes to Myself: My Struggle to Become a Person by Hugh Prather .
• Her favourite colour is White .
• She loves to spend her holidays in Europe .
• Her favourite foods are Pizza , French Fries , and Spaghetti Salad with Olives .
• If she is not in the field of acting, she would have been a psychiatrist .

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• She gets paid around nine to twelve crore per film and her net worth is around $16 million .

Kajol deleted all her Instagram posts on 8 June 2023

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Kajol: The Iconic Bollywood Actress

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• November 19, 2023

Kajol is one of the most successful and beloved actresses in the history of Hindi cinema. In a career spanning over 25 years, she has delivered a wide array of unforgettable performances that charm, move and entertain audiences. Her infectious smile, sparkling eyes and effortless acting style make Kajol an absolute delight to watch on screen. She is an actress par excellence who pours her heart into every role – be it a bubbly young lover, strong-willed feminist or negative character. Let‘s explore the journey of this incredibly talented star who rules a million hearts.

Kajol was born in Mumbai on August 5, 1974 into an illustrious film family. Her mother Tanuja was a popular lead actress of the 1960s and 70s. Her father Shomu Mukherjee was a producer and director. Sharmila Tagore and Nutan are her aunts while Rani Mukherjee is her cousin.

Given her pedigree, Kajol‘s entry into films was hardly surprising. But her parents insisted she complete her education first. After graduating from boarding school, Kajol enrolled in Jai Hind College to study Psychology. However, the lure of cinema was too strong. She dropped out in her Sophomore year to begin her acting career.

Making Her Acting Debut

In 1992, a fresh-faced 16-year old Kajol made her acting debut in Bekhudi opposite newcomer Kamal Sadanah. Unfortunately, the film sank without a trace. Undeterred by this setback, Kajol went on to sign Rahul Rawail‘s flop film Bekaraar. But success finally arrived in 1993 with Baazigar, where she starred alongside Shahrukh Khan.

As the sweet girl-next-door Priya, Kajol displayed her breezy charm and made an impression. But it was the all-time blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) that catapulted her into superstardom. As the spunky but naive Simran, willing to risk it all for love, Kajol delivered a magnificent performance that won millions of hearts. This iconic role established her as one of the top actresses in Hindi cinema.

The Successful Heroine of the 90s

With DDLJ‘s record-breaking run, Kajol became the most bankable star of the 90s. She reigned supreme with a series of smash hits year after year. In 1996, she starred as the feisty sister of the title character in Dushman Duniya Ka and also made a charming cameo in Sooraj Barjatya‘s family drama Hum Aapke Hain Kaun.

Her next mega-success was Gupt (1997) – a gripping murder mystery where Kajol played the supportive girlfriend of Bobby Deol‘s character. She went on to deliver more hits like Ishq, Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya and Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha over the next couple of years. Kajol proved equally adept at comedy, romance and drama. Her lively screen presence made her the perfect Bollywood heroine.

But it was Karan Johar‘s directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) that remains one of her most iconic roles. As Anjali, the fun-loving tomboy hopelessly in love with her best friend Rahul (played by SRK), Kajol won audiences‘ hearts all over again with her endearing performance. Her electrifying chemistry with Shah Rukh was also a highlight.

Showcasing Her Dramatic Abilities

While excelling at light-hearted roles, Kajol also took on more serious parts over the years to highlight her skills as a dramatic actress.

In Dushman (1998), she played against type as Sonia, a psychotic killer. Her spine-chilling portrayal of an emotionally scarred woman out for vengeance earned her lavish praise. Kajol won the Filmfare Award for Best Villain for this role, proving her talent for negative characters.

In 2001, Kajol starred in Fanaa where she depicted the journey of a blind Kashmiri woman who falls for a terrorist. Her portrayal of a strong yet vulnerable woman willing to sacrifice her all for love was unanimously applauded. Kajol went on to win several Best Actress trophies for this role, including her record-breaking 4th Filmfare Award.

After taking a break post-marriage and motherhood in the 2000s, Kajol made an acclaimed comeback in 2010 with My Name Is Khan essaying the role of Mandira, an Indian Hindu woman married to an autistic Muslim man. Her sensitive and nuanced performance as the anchoring force in the relationship garnered appreciation from audiences and critics alike.

Awards and Accolades

With her extraordinary range and mass appeal as a heroine, Kajol has been showered with numerous honors over her illustrious career spanning 25+ years:

• 6 Filmfare Awards for Best Actress, tying the record held by Nutan
• Filmfare Award for Best Villain (Dushman)
• 4 Screen Awards for Best Actress
• 3 IIFA Awards for Best Actress
• Listed in Box Office India‘s Top Actresses of all time
• Featured in Rediff‘s Top Bollywood Actresses lists
• Awarded the Padma Shri, India‘s fourth highest civilian honor in 2011
• Madame Tussauds wax statue unveiled in 2017
• Named by Times of India as Most Successful Actress of the 90s (2017)

Such accolades testify to Kajol‘s acting prowess, charisma and resilience that has made her amongst the most acclaimed actresses of all time in Hindi cinema.

Marriage with Ajay Devgn

Kajol‘s marriage to fellow actor Ajay Devgn in 1999 was one of the biggest events in Bollywood at the time. They had fallen in love while shooting for Gundaraj in 1995. Owing to their different religions and cultures, it was a controversial relationship. However, they overcame all odds to tie the knot in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony on February 29, 1999.

The marriage marked the union of two hugely popular stars at the peak of their stardom. Kajol and Ajay went on to act together in several films like Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha, Raju Chacha, Tanhaji and more. Off-screen too, they proved their compatibility and built a stable family life centered around their two children – daughter Nysa and son Yug. In an industry where relationships struggle, Kajol-Ajay‘s marriage stood strong, celebrating its 23rd anniversary in 2022.

Sabbatical from Films

Post tying the knot, Kajol reduced her filming assignments, preferring to slow down and focus on her wedding. After the birth of daughter Nysa in 2003, she further minimized her workload, starring primarily in brief roles. From 2002 to 2006, she had no major release other than a cameo in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

But Kajol returned with a bang in 2006, playing a blind Kashmiri woman in Fanaa. Post Fanaa‘s success, she again went on hiatus for 3 years before staging a grand comeback opposite SRK in My Name Is Khan (2010). The role won her accolades and sixth Filmfare Best Actress trophy.

However, post MNIK, Kajol chose not to return to a hectic film career as before. Over the 2010s, she acted sporadically, preferring to devote time to her family and kids. Her last leading role so far has been the 2016 thriller Devi. In 2020, Kajol made her digital debut playing a frustrated Odissi dancer and single mother in Tribhanga, a Netflix family drama that earned her praise.

Despite her selective acting schedule later on, Kajol‘s magnetism, vivacity and acting brilliance in her heyday of the 1990s make her an eternal Bollywood icon.

Why Fans Love Kajol

Kajol holds a special place in the hearts of fans due to the following qualities:

Her girl next door appeal: Unlike other stars, Kajol exudes an approachable charm and down-to-earth nature both on and off-screen that makes her relatable.

Her effortless acting: Kajol is a natural star who gets into the skin of characters seamlessly. Her emotional investment in roles is apparent through her authentic performances.

Her bubbly charm: With her cheerful demeanor, expressive eyes and glowing smile, Kajol infuses positive energy into every scene she is in. Her joie de vivre makes her delightful to watch.

Her versatility: From romantic dramas to psychotic killers to devoted mothers, Kajol has essayed incredibly diverse roles over the years – testament to her range as a performer.

Her on-screen chemistry with SRK: As the most iconic on-screen pair of the 90s opposite Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol delivered some magical romantic moments that fans reminisce fondly.

Kajol‘s lively charm and relatable appeal coupled with acting brilliance make her one of Bollywood‘s most beloved stars spanning generations of movie buffs.

Interesting Facts About Kajol

• Kajol is a voracious reader and a huge fan of Sydney Sheldon novels. Her favorite books are ‘The Other Side of Midnight‘ and ‘Tell Me Your Dreams‘.
• She is a foodie at heart with Chinese cuisine being her absolute favorite.
• Kajol is a trained Manipuri dancer, having learnt the classical dance form from her mother Tanuja as a child.
• She is deeply spiritual and practices meditation daily. Kajol also undertakes annual pilgrimages to shrines like Vaishno Devi.
• Apart from Hindi, she speaks English, Bengali, Marathi and Tamil fluently.
• Kajol married Ajay Devgn twice – privately in 1999 and then again in a traditional Bengali ceremony in 2001.
• Her first ever award was the Filmfare Award won for DDLJ in 1995. She went on to win 5 more Best Actress trophies.
• She is extremely close to her sister Tanishaa. They share a tattoo that says ‘sisters are forever’.
• Kajol was honored with a Padma Shri award in 2011 for her contribution to Indian cinema.
• She is obsessed with sunglasses and owns over 1000 pairs! Kajol hardly steps out without her trademark shades.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kajol’s birthday?

Kajol was born on August 5, 1974. She turns 49 in 2023.

What is Kajol‘s full name?

Kajol‘s full name is Kajol Mukherjee Devgan. Mukherjee comes from her Maharashtrian father‘s side while Devgan is her husband Ajay Devgn‘s surname.

Where was Kajol born?

Kajol was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra in India. She was raised in the suburb of Santa Cruz in Mumbai.

Who are Kajol‘s parents?

Kajol‘s parents are actress Tanuja and film director Shomu Mukherjee. Her mother Tanuja was a popular lead actress in the 60s and 70s.

Is Kajol related to Rani Mukerji?

Yes, Kajol and Rani Mukerji are first cousins. Their mothers Tanuja and Krishna Mukherjee are sisters.

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10 interesting facts about Kajol that every Bollywood fan needs to know

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Back in 1992, Bollywood film Bekhudi released with a 16-year-old debutante who would go on to become one of the most iconic actors of her time. 19 years and over 30 films later, Kajol remains one of the most-loved stars in the country, and the numerous awards she has earned over the years prove that she has always been in a league of her own. Ever since her breakthrough performances in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in the 90s, Kajol has been a household name in India, but the star leads quite a private life. From her favourite workout routine to her hobbies, here are ten interesting facts about Kajol that are lesser-known.

1. Kajol comes from a family of actors, producers, and filmmakers

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Kajol is the great-granddaughter of Rattan Bai, an actor and singer in the ’30s, granddaughter of actor-director-producer Shobhna Samarth, and daughter of director Shomu Mukherjee and veteran actor Tanuja. She is also the cousin of Rani Mukerji and director Ayan Mukherjee.

2. She was the first female actor to win a Filmfare award for a negative role

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Kajol's work in Gupt: The Hidden Truth earned the actor a Filmfare award for Best Performance in a Negative Role back in 1998, making her the first female actor to receive the award. The star also holds the record for the highest number of Filmfare Best Actress awards received. She was also the second youngest person in India to receive the Padma Shri award. 

3. Kajol is one of only four Bollywood actors to have a miniature doll in Harrods

In 2006, Kajol joined Shah Rukh Khan , Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra to become one of the only four Indians to have miniature dolls modelled after her in Harrods, the iconic luxury department store in London. 

4. She was also the first Indian star to ring the opening bell at NASDAQ

Along with Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol became the first Indian star that got to ring the opening bell at the American stock exchange, based in New York City. This opportunity came as part of the promotions for the duo's 2010 film, My Name is Khan . 

5. This is the one film that has changed her as an actor

In an interview , Kajol confessed that Udhaar Ki Zindagi changed her as an actor and how she viewed the profession. The 1994 film saw a 19-year-old Kajol play a character with an emotional depth that she struggled to reach. “By the time I did Udhaar Ki Zindagi I had already done three films. But at that point of time I was so exhausted. I think I went through something like an emotional burnout .” The actor even confessed to telling her mother she no longer wanted to make movies, as she didn’t want the responsibility of giving an honest performance. However, she doesn’t have any regrets, since that film eventually led her to meet her husband, Ajay Devgn.

6. She is also a passionate philanthropist

Kajol is an ardent social worker , passionate about children’s education. She is involved with Shiksha, an NGO that works for the same cause, and is also the brand ambassador of Pratham and The Loomba Trust, charity organisations for children. The star has even received the Karamveer Pushkar award—a global civilian honour given by the UN—for her social justice efforts.

7. The multi-hyphenate loves reading novels and writing poetry

Kajol's hobbies include reading science-fiction and horror novels and writing poetry. Her love for literature, however, doesn't extend to her scripts. In an interview with Anupama Chopra, the actor said, “I don't like to read scripts generally, even though I am a big reader. I prefer to hear it narrated to me. That's one of my quirks.”

8. Kajol isn't one for big splurges

"I wouldn't say I'm stingy, but I'm careful about how and where I spend my money," Kajol once said in an interview with Filmfare . She confessed that she scrutinises her children’s spending habits, and asks them for accounts of how much they spent. "Whenever my kids go out, I ask them for a hisaab . They get annoyed but they have to give me an account. It's important for them to understand the value of money."  

9. She loves her daily cup of coffee, and can't get enough of seafood

Kajol often posts pictures of herself on Instagram enjoying her morning dose of caffeine , and is also known for her love for seafood, a trait she shares with her mother-in-law. Reportedly, the star has a soft spot for crab meat in particular. 

10. This is her favourite form of exercise

In an interview with Vogue , Kajol confessed that she loves Pilates and dancing. “I am obsessed with Pilates… but my all-time favourite is western dance for a quick fun workout session.” When asked what was on her workout playlist, the actor confessed, “My playlist has a lot of old and new [songs], but the one staple on all my playlists is ‘Titanium' by Sia. I love strong chick songs.”

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Kajol Education

Qualification: Dropout

School: St. Joseph’s Convent School, Panchgani, Maharashtra

Kajol Career

Profession: Actress

Known For: Her most popular movie with Shah Rukh Khan DDLJ (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jainge)

Film Debut: Bekhudi (1992)

Net Worth: USD $16 million approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Late Shomu Mukherjee

Mother: Tanuja (Actress)

Sister: Tanishaa Mukherjee

Marital Status: Married

Husband: Ajay Devgan

No. of Children: 2

Son: Yug Devgan

Daughter: Nysa Devgan

Facts You Never Knew About Kajol

• Kajol started acting at an early age of 16, while she was doing her schooling.
• She met her husband (Ajay) for the first time on the sets of the film Gundaraj (1995) in Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra). At that time, she didn’t like him, but after 15 days of the shoot, both fell in love with each other.
• Kajol is the cousin of Bollywood stars like Rani Mukerji , Sharbani Mukherji, Raj Mukherjee and Mohnish Bahl .
• She got pregnant for the first time in 2001, however, she suffered a miscarriage.
• Kajol was offered a role in 3 idiots (2009), but she refused the offer as she was not happy with the role.

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Kajol is an Indian actress, born on 05 August, 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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August 5, 1974 • 49 y.o.

Early life and background, film career, off-screen work, personal life, in the media, bibliography.

Kajol Devgan (née Mukherjee ; born 5 August 1974), known mononymously as Kajol , is an Indian actress. Described in the media as one of the most successful actresses of Hindi cinema, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, such as six Filmfare Awards, which include a record-tying five Best Actress wins. In 2011, she was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India.

The daughter of Tanuja and Shomu Mukherjee, Kajol made her acting debut with Bekhudi (1992) while still in school. She subsequently quit her studies, and had commercial successes in Baazigar (1993), opposite Shah Rukh Khan , and Yeh Dillagi (1994). Starring roles with Khan in the top-grossing romances Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) established her as a leading star in the 1990s and earned her two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. She also gained critical appreciation for playing a psychopathic killer in Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) and an avenger in Dushman (1998).

After starring in the family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), which won her a third Filmfare Award, Kajol took a sabbatical from full-time acting and worked infrequently over the next decades. She won two more Best Actress awards at Filmfare for starring in the romantic thriller Fanaa (2006) and the drama My Name Is Khan (2010). Her highest-grossing releases came with the comedy Dilwale (2015) and the period film Tanhaji (2020). She has since starred in the streaming projects Tribhanga (2021) and The Trial (2023).

In addition to acting in films, Kajol is a social activist and noted for her work with widows and children. She has featured as a talent judge for the reality show Rock-N-Roll Family in 2008, and holds a managerial position at Devgn Entertainment and Software Ltd. Kajol has been married to the actor and filmmaker Ajay Devgn since 1999, with whom she has two children.

Kajol was born in Bombay (present-day Mumbai) on 5 August 1974. Her mother, Tanuja , is an actress, while her father Shomu Mukherjee was a film director and producer. Her younger sister, Tanishaa , is also an actress. Her maternal aunt was actress Nutan and her maternal grandmother, Shobhna Samarth , and great-grandmother, Rattan Bai, were both involved in Hindi cinema. Her paternal uncles, Joy Mukherjee and Deb Mukherjee , were film actors, while her paternal and maternal grandfathers, Sashadhar Mukherjee and Kumarsen Samarth, respectively, were filmmakers. Kajol's cousins Rani Mukerji , Sharbani Mukherjee, and Mohnish Bahl are also actors; whereas Ayan Mukerji is a director.

Kajol describes herself as being mischievous, stubborn, and impulsive at a young age. Her parents separated when she was young, but Kajol was unaffected by it since the matter was never discussed at home. Kajol was looked after by her maternal grandmother, who "never let me feel that my mother was away and working". According to Kajol, her mother inculcated a sense of independence in her since she was young. Growing up between two separate cultures, she inherited her "Maharashtrian pragmatism" from her mother and her "Bengali temperament" from her father. As part of tradition, along with the Mukherjee family, Kajol, a practising Hindu, celebrates the Durga Puja festival in the suburban neighbourhood of Santacruz annually.

Kajol was educated at St. Joseph's Convent School, Panchgani. Apart from her studies, she participated in extra-curricular activities, such as dancing. It was in school that she began to form an active interest in reading fiction, as it helped her "through the bad moments" in her life. In the early 1990s, Tanuja tried to direct a film to launch her as an actress, but it was shelved after a few days of shooting. At sixteen, Kajol began work on Bekhudi , which according to her was a "big dose of luck"; she was cast by him when she visited the studio of the photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha , who also wrote the film's screenplay. She intended to return to school after shooting during her two-months summer vacation but eventually dropped out to pursue a full-time career in film—though she later regretted the decision.

Early work (1992–1994)

Kajol made her acting debut at age seventeen in the 1992 romantic drama Bekhudi alongside another debutant, Kamal Sadanah, and her mother Tanuja. Kajol played Radhika, who falls in love with Sadanah's character against her parents' disapproval. The film turned out to be a box office flop, but Kajol's performance gained positive notice. The following year, she was cast in Abbas–Mustan's crime thriller Baazigar (1993), the fourth-highest-grossing film of the year with revenues of . Co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Shilpa Shetty , the film saw Kajol in the role of Priya Chopra, a young woman who falls in love with her sister's murderer, unaware of his identity. Baazigar marked the first of her many collaborations with Khan. Although her performance drew critical attention, Kajol was criticised for her looks.

In 1994, Kajol appeared in Udhaar Ki Zindagi as an orphaned girl who visits her estranged grandparents ( Jeetendra and Moushumi Chatterjee ). It failed to do well at the box office, however, Kajol was named the Best Actress (Hindi) by the Bengal Film Journalists' Association. The film was an emotionally draining experience for Kajol, and she later maintained that it had affected her so deeply that after shooting ended, she was on the verge of a crisis. Consequently, she made a deliberate decision to sign up lighter films in which she would have roles of minimal importance and no intense dramatic efforts, including Hulchul , Gundaraj , and Karan Arjun —all released a year later.

She gained wider public recognition for her role in Yeh Dillagi, a romance produced by Yash Raj Films and based on the 1953 American play Sabrina Fair. She starred as Sapna, a chauffeur's daughter who becomes a model and catches the interest of the two sons of her father's employers ( Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan ). A financial success, Yeh Dillagi proved to be a breakthrough for Kajol, earning her a first Best Actress nomination at the annual Filmfare Awards. The Indian Express took note of her believable performance, and Screen concluded that Yeh Dillagi had changed her screen persona from a girl next door to a beauty extraordinaire.

Established actress (1995–1998)

In 1995, Kajol had two major commercial successes opposite Shah Rukh Khan: Karan Arjun and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge . The former is an action film by Rakesh Roshan , based on the concept of reincarnation, and it offered her the small part of Sonia Saxena Singh, Khan's love interest. She explained her minor role in the film, saying that she wanted to be in an ornamental role and admitting she had nothing to do in the film except be glamorous. The film emerged as the second-highest-grossing film of the year in India. Kajol's next releases— Taaqat , Hulchul and Gundaraj—underperformed at the box office; the latter two were her earliest collaborations with her future-husband, Ajay Devgn , and trade analysts linked the failure to their chemistry.

In Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kajol's final 1995 release, she and Shah Rukh Khan starred as non-resident Indians from London who fall in love during a trip across Europe and reunite in India to persuade her conservative father to call off her upcoming arranged marriage. Kajol spoke of her attachment to the project and her full emotional involvement with her character, Simran. One of the most successful films of all-time in India, it has been continuously running in Mumbai and, having surpassed 1000 weeks of screening in 2014, became the longest-running Indian film ever. Equally popular with critics, the film earned ten Filmfare Awards, including a first Best Actress for Kajol. It has been voted one of the best films ever made in polls by the British Film Institute. Raja Sen from Rediff.com thought Kajol was well-cast as Simran, arguing that "the real-as-life actress bringing warmth and credulity to the initially prudish and reluctant Simran". 1996 saw her in the poorly received action film Bambai Ka Babu .

In 1997, Kajol's portrayal of Isha Diwan, an obsessive lover turned psychopathic serial killer, in Gupt: The Hidden Truth , was labelled by critics a turning point. The director Rajiv Rai said that he "tapped the versatile artistry in Kajol", commending her for the finesse she brought to the part. The suspense thriller, also starring Bobby Deol and Manisha Koirala , was a mainstream success. India Today noted Kajol for outpacing her co-stars, and The Times of India wrote in 2016 that she was "probably the first to have broken her goody-two-shoes image". In 2002, Rediff.com included her performance in its listing of best villain performances. Kajol eventually became the first female actor to be nominated for and win the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. In later years, Kajol said she accepted the part to avoid typecasting and expressed her desire to play more roles of the type.

Following a leading role in the reincarnation-based film Hameshaa , Kajol replaced Madhuri Dixit to play the lead opposite Prabhu Deva and Arvind Swamy in Rajiv Menon 's Tamil-language romantic musical Minsara Kanavu. Kajol found dancing alongside Deva (himself a dance choreographer) difficult and it took her dozens of retakes and rehearsals to get the steps right. She played Priya Amalraj, a convent student who aspires to become a nun, and her voice was dubbed by actress Revathi. The Indian Express reviewed: "Kajol is full of beans and fits into her character with commendable ease. Hers is perhaps one of the most expressive faces of the present". While the original version was embraced by audiences, the Hindi-dubbed version of the film (titled Sapnay) failed commercially. Her next release was Indra Kumar 's comedy-drama Ishq , alongside Aamir Khan , Juhi Chawla and Ajay Devgn. A commercial success, the film won critical praise for the performances of the four leads.

In 1998, Kajol reinforced her status as a leading actress of Hindi cinema by featuring in the three highest-grossing productions of the year: Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya , Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai ; all of which were nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Film, with the lattermost winning it. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, where she played a naïve village girl, released first and won her positive feedback. She next played twin sisters, Sonia and Naina, in Dushman . Revolving around Naina's quest to avenge the murder of Sonia, the film saw Kajol in one of her best-reviewed performances. Having initially refused the offer due to her lack of comfort shooting the rape scene, she finally accepted it on the condition that a body-double be used in it. The film won her the Screen Award for Best Actress. Suparn Verma noted her for being in "superb form" in both roles.

Anees Bazmee 's romantic comedy Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, a remake of the 1995 American film French Kiss , followed. She played the comic role of Sanjana, a clumsy woman who travels from Paris to India in search of her philandering fiancé, but falls for another man (Ajay Devgn). The film became a hit and fetched Kajol another Best Actress nomination at Filmfare that year. Deepa Deosthalee from The Indian Express called Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha "Kajol's film all the way" and commended her presence that made the film to be worth-watching; Khalid Mohamed referred to her as "the show's super-saving grace. Bubbly and spontaneous as ever, hers is a perfectly balanced performance, rescuing even the loudest scenes from going over the top."

The biggest success of 1998 for Kajol was her final release of that year, Karan Johar 's directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The first Indian feature to be shot in Scotland, it emerged as an all-time blockbuster in both India and overseas. Kajol played Anjali Sharma, a tomboyish college student who is secretly in love with her best friend from college (Shah Rukh Khan). The story follows their renewed encounter years later when he is widowed and she has transformed her appearance and is already engaged to marry someone else. Critics considered Kajol's performance bold and convincing, despite an otherwise unrealistic plot. Nikhat Kazmi wrote that she is "almost mesmeric" in the part. She won her second Best Actress award at the 44th Filmfare Awards and first Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Female for her work. Filmfare included Kajol's performances in both Dushman and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in its listing of Indian cinema's "80 Most Iconic performances". In a year-end column, The Tribune Madhur Mittal reported that Kajol had "emerged as the consummate heroine with her excellent emoting and sensational screen presence in each portrayal".

Career fluctuations and hiatus (1999–2001)

Journalists speculated that the supporting role of the other woman of Ajay Devgn's character in Dil Kya Kare , Kajol's first release after marriage, would be "the acid test" for her. She explained that she accepted the role solely "because it had shades of grey". The film met with largely negative reviews, though Deccan Herald noted her for playing the role with finesse. Commercially too, the film failed to do well. The drama Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain , on the other hand, performed well with critics and audiences. Co-starring Anil Kapoor , it gave her experience with "the stereotypical, sacrificing woman role" and earned her another Best Actress Filmfare nomination. The film generated media coverage for being one of the few woman-centered films to attract viewers in Indian cinemas. Her final release of the year was Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya. The Hindustan Times noted her chemistry with Jackie Shroff but wrote off the film.

The following year, Kajol and her husband starred together in his home-production Raju Chacha , whose plot revolves on the love story between a conman and a governess of three children belonging to a wealthy family. The children's film, with a production cost of , was declared as among the most expensive Hindi films at the time. Dinesh Raheja wrote of the lack of imagination in the script, which affected the chemistry between Kajol and Ajay Devgn. In Rahul Rawail's Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001) Kajol played twin sisters who are separated at birth. The film was poorly reviewed as was Kajol's dual role, dismissed as "a double bore". Roshmila Bhattacharya from Screen defended Kajol's presence and her energetic performance. Both Raju Chacha and Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi were flops at the box office.

Later that year, Kajol played a leading role in Karan Johar's ensemble drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., which was the top-grossing Indian production of all-time in the overseas market. She played Anjali Sharma, a young Punjabi woman from the Chandni Chowk area who falls for a wealthy man (Shah Rukh Khan). She identified herself with the character's noisy nature and found similarities between it and that of Hema Malini in Sholay (1975). The role required Kajol to speak in Punjabi, a language she was not fluent in, and although she struggled at first to master it, she achieved the pronunciation and diction with the help of producer Yash Johar and some of the crew members. Her comic-dramatic performance and Punjabi dialect met with critical acclaim and won her a third Filmfare Award in the Best Actress category. Ziya Us Salam, in a review for The Hindu, asserted: "Kajol steals the thunder from under very high noses indeed. With her precise timing and subtle lingering expression, she is a delight all the way."

Following Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., Kajol took a sabbatical from full-time acting and declined a number of film roles. She has said that she did so to focus on her marriage. Film observers generally perceived at this time that her career was over.

Success with intermittent work (2006–2020)

Kunal Kohli 's romantic thriller Fanaa (2006) marked Kajol's return to films. She portrayed Zooni Ali Beg, a blind Kashmiri woman who unwittingly falls in love with a terrorist (Aamir Khan). The film was promoted as her comeback, a term she disliked saying that she did not retire but only took a break. Upon release, the film was a financial success, grossing against its budget. Both the film and Kajol's performance were received well. Sudhish Kamath of The Hindu wrote Kajol is enough of a reason to watch it, and Deepa Gahlot believed Kajol's conviction in the part made up for the film's flaws. Fanaa fetched Kajol a fourth Filmfare Award and second Zee Cine Award for Best Actress.

Kajol worked intermittently through the rest of the decade. In 2007, she started filming for Rajkumar Santoshi 's unreleased mythology film Ramayana, based on the epic of the same name, where she played the goddess Sita. She considered her husband's directorial debut U Me Aur Hum (2008) a special film in her career. In it, she starred as Piya Thapar, a woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Although the film underperformed commercially, she received another Filmfare nomination for Best Actress for her performance. The Economic Times Gaurav Malini noted that Kajol's "simmering pace and... recurring amnesiac spells, rather than getting repetitive, add compelling credibility to the story".

Kajol was next cast opposite Shah Rukh Khan in My Name Is Khan (2010), based on the discrimination faced by American Muslims after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It was the first Indian film distributed by Fox Star Studios. It opened to mixed-to-positive reviews, and emerged as an international success. My Name Is Khan was screened at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, and the Rome Film Festival. Kajol's portrayal of Mandira, a Hindu single mother who marries a Muslim man with Asperger syndrome was praised by Indian and overseas critics. Rajeev Masand wrote positively of Kajol's sensitive performance, while the Los Angeles Times found her to be appealing in an emotion-based role. For the film, Kajol won a record-tying fifth Best Actress award at Filmfare. Additionally, she was nominated for the Screen Award for Best Actress, the Stardust Award for Best Actress in a Drama and the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Female.

In the same year, Kajol was the protagonist in Siddharth Malhotra's We Are Family , an adaptation of the 1998 American drama Stepmom , alongside Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal . Kajol played Maya, a character she identified with for being a "control freak" in chase of perfection, and found it largely different from the one played by Susan Sarandon in the original. Malhotra modelled Maya in part after his grandmother Bina Rai. Mayank Shekhar singled out Kajol's performance as being better than Sarandon's, and Rachel Saltz of The New York Times commented that "her naturalism gives the movie a genuine emotional kick". Kajol's next release that year, Toonpur Ka Super Hero featured her as Priya Kumar, a woman stuck in a cartoon world. Kajol spoke of the challenge and difficulty dubbing for the film. Dubbed the first Hindi live-action animated film, the film polarised critics and failed to attract an audience. Her role was dismissed as not having provided her with scope to perform. She followed it with a second hiatus upon the birth of her son in 2010 although she provided voiceover to the opening credits of the Hindi version of the fantasy film Eega , which released in 2012.

Following a five-year absence, Kajol teamed with Shah Rukh Khan for the seventh time in Rohit Shetty 's action romance Dilwale (2015). She portrayed Meera Dev Malik, the daughter of a mafia don who falls for a man from the rival family. Reviewers were varied in their opinions about the film; Mint declared it as the "most tiresome film of the year". The mixed critical response led her to express regret over her choice of the film over the thriller Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh (2016). Still, Kajol's performance drew positive comments despite a lesser character; in the words of Suhani Singh of India Today, "Kajol is a radiant presence on the screen and delivers what's expected out of her—which is not much." Dilwale emerged as a major commercial success, grossing more than worldwide, and ranks among of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time. Kajol's performance garnered Best Actress nominations at various award ceremonies, including Filmfare.

Later that year, she made her debut as a producer with the Marathi period drama Vitti Dandu , co-produced by Ajay Devgn and Leena Deore, and exploring the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson. The film won the Best Marathi Film trophy at the Screen Awards and was well received by critics. In 2017, Kajol starred opposite Dhanush in Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 , a sequel to the 2014 masala film Velaiilla Pattadhari and her second Tamil-language film after Minsara Kanavu. She was cast as Vasundhara Parameshwar, the chairwoman of the construction company Vasundhara Constructions. Kajol was somewhat apprehensive about doing the film but eventually accepted the role due to her faith in Dhanush and director Soundarya Rajinikanth, citing them for giving the bravery she needed to acting in a non-Hindi-language film. Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 opened to a negative critical reception but succeeded financially.

In 2018, Kajol portrayed a helicopter parent with an aspiration to be a singer who enrolls at her son's ( Riddhi Sen ) college to complete her education in the drama Helicopter Eela, based on Anand Gandhi 's Gujarati play Beta, Kaagdo. She was particularly drawn to the role for its colourful personality and her relationship with her son. The feature failed both commercially and with critics, and Kajol's performance was not well-received. A reviewer for Scroll.in wrote that she "doesn't have Riddhi Sen's comfort level in the comic scenes. She settles down when the movie finally does." The same year she dubbed the character Helen Parr in the computer-animated superhero film Incredibles 2 Hindi version.

By 2020, Kajol said she preferred to consider the importance of character rather than its length. Her first release of the year was the period drama Tanhaji, co-starring Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan . Based on the life of Tanaji Malusare, it went onto become the highest-grossing film of the year, earning . She played Tanhaji's wife Savitribai whom she called a strong character which she found similar to herself. Critics were appreciative of her turn despite her limited screen time. Later in the year, she was seen in her first short film, Devi, a suspense drama about nine women who stay in one room sheltered from the outer world. It was reviewed positively by critics, and Kajol was singled out for leading the diverse ensemble.

Streaming projects (2021–present)

Kajol's next project was Renuka Shahane 's social drama Tribhanga (2021), which marked her first collaboration with Netflix. It revolves around the intergenerational conflicts between three women from one family (Kajol, Mithila Palkar and Tanvi Azmi ), with Kajol starring as foul-mouthed Odissi dancer Anuradha Apte. She found resemblance between the relationship of the three leading characters and her own with her mother and daughter. The film and Kajol's performance received positive reviews. Saibal Chatterjee from NDTV praised her for providing the thrilling atmosphere the film needs "to keep trundling along at an even pace"; Stutee Ghosh of The Quint found Azmi and Kajol's strong performances to have "a stunning hold and it's difficult to focus on anyone else when they are in the frame". At the 2nd Filmfare OTT Awards, her performance was nominated in the Best Actress category.

In 2022, Kajol starred in Revathi's Salaam Venky, a drama about euthanasia. The film and her performance was not well-received. It also emerged as a box office bomb. The following year, Kajol starred in a segment of the Netflix anthology film Lust Stories 2 and in Disney+ Hotstar's legal drama series, The Trial, an adaptation of the American show The Good Wife . Reviewing the latter, Divya Nair of Rediff.com found her "brilliant" and was appreciative of her chemistry with her co-stars.

Kajol will next star alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan in the thriller, Sarzameen, as well as Netflix's mystery thriller, Do Patti, with Kriti Sanon .

In 1998, Kajol participated in concert tour "Awesome Foursome" alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Akshay Kumar. After travelling across the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, Kajol refused to participate in any more world tours, unable to handle the stress. In 1999, following the launch of Ajay Devgn's production company, Devgan Films (renamed as Devgn Entertainment and Software Ltd.), Kajol worked towards building a website: "I'm computer savvy. Or at least I know more about computers than those around me. So I should be of some help there."

In 2000, she launched the filmmaking-related online portal Cineexplore for the company, working as the supervisor. Devgn established another company, Ajay Devgn FFilms, in 2009. Kajol clarified she was not involved in its production aspect, but participated in the supervising and overseeing. She featured as a talent judge with husband Ajay Devgn and mother Tanuja in Zee TV's 2008 reality show Rock-N-Roll Family, which she found to be a much tougher experience than that of in films. She was named a part-time member of the public broadcaster Prasar Bharati in 2016. In 2019, she wrote the foreword of a biography on the actress Sridevi , entitled Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess.

Kajol has been actively involved in several philanthropic endeavours related to women and children. She is involved with Shiksha, a non-governmental organisation for children's education, and in 2009 she launched a campaign to support the cause. In 2011, Kajol participated in a fashion show organised by the Cancer Patients Aid Association, to generate funds for the organisation, and as the international goodwill ambassador and patron of The Loomba Trust (a charity organisation devoted to supporting widows and their children around the world, particularly in India). In 2012, Kajol was appointed as the brand ambassador of Pratham, a charity organization for children, and she featured in a short film on education and literacy, with the Hanuman Basti Primary School's students in Mumbai, to support it. Also that year, she made a documentary about protection of the girl child as a part of the Government of Maharashtra's campaign "Save the Girl Child". For her contribution in social service, Kajol was awarded the Karmaveer Puraskar.

Kajol began dating actor Ajay Devgn in 1994, while filming Gundaraj. Members of the media, however, labelled them as an "unlikely pair" due to their contrasting personalities. Devgn explained their relationship by saying, "We never resorted to the usual 'I love you' routine. A proposal never happened. We grew with each other. Marriage was never discussed, but it was always imminent". The couple married on 24 February 1999 in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony at Devgn's house. The wedding was subject to wide media scrutiny, as certain members of the media criticised Kajol's decision to settle down at the pinnacle of her career. Kajol, however, maintained that she would not quit films, but would cut down on the amount of work that she did.

Following her marriage, Kajol moved in with Devgn and his parents at the latter's ancestral house in Juhu. Tabloids have often romantically linked Devgn with other Bollywood actresses, and reported an imminent divorce. Dismissing the rumors as gossip, Kajol attested to not giving attention to such talk. Kajol prefers not to talk much about her personal life and dislikes being interviewed, considering it "a waste of time". She gave birth to a daughter, Nysa, on 20 April 2003. Seven years later, on 13 September 2010, she gave birth to a son, Yug. She described motherhood as "fab" and added that her kids brought out "the best in her". Kajol has used Devgn as her surname since 2015. She speaks English, Hindi and Marathi, and "can understand Bengali".

Known for her impulsive and stubborn nature, Kajol has been described by commentators to have a striking personality. Sukanya Verma wrote, "Think Kajol, think emotions. Either she is the firebrand or the emotional sensitive type. And sometimes she is pure, wicked fun." While interviewing her for the Hindustan Times in 2008, the journalist Hiren Kotwani took note of her straightforwardness when she was answering the given questions. India Today presumed that her outspoken behaviour have contributed in helping her winning film awards, and further commented, "There is a sparkling spontaneity to Kajol... Film brats are rapidly tutored on the conventional wisdom of the industry, the line to success that needs to be toed. Maybe Tanuja never taught it, maybe Kajol never listened, for she has abandoned the predictable."

Kajol has been criticised for her lack of interest in maintaining her appearance. Gautam Rajadhyaksha stated she was apathetic of hairstyles and clothes, and would be really happy if she was allowed to wear jeans, a white shirt, and a scarf every day. The journalist Kaveree Bamzai elaborated, "She hardly looks into the mirror, barely even glances at the set monitor, usually the crutch of every insecure actor, puts on make-up only under extreme duress, and... never watches her old movies." Comparing her to Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil , the producer Mahesh Bhatt observed that Kajol "may not have [their] earthy sensuality but she has that extra sparkle in her eyes and a kind of energy she generates on screen which make her incredible". Filmfare however labelled her an "unconventional beauty", adding that she "set her own rules in the '90s".

Kajol was listed in Box Office India's "Top Actresses" for five consecutive years (1995–1999), topping the list in 1998. In 2001 and 2006, Kajol featured in Rediff.com 's annual "Top Bollywood Actresses" listing. Rediff.com also featured her in other lists: "Best Bollywood Actresses Ever", "Best Dressed Woman" and "Top 10 Actresses of 2000–2010". She peaked the fifth position as "the all-time favorite female star" in a 2008 poll conducted by Outlook. In 2012, Kajol was placed at the fourth position by NDTV in the listing of "The Most Popular Actress of All Time", behind Madhuri Dixit , Sridevi and Meena Kumari , and Yahoo! featured her as "one of the ten most iconic beauties of Hindi cinema". Kajol was included on Forbes Indias "Celebrity 100", a list based on the income and popularity of India's celebrities, in 2012, 2013 and 2017.

In 2002, Kajol was presented with the Rajiv Gandhi Awards by the Mumbai Pradesh Youth Congress. She was one of the four Bollywood actors, alongside Priyanka Chopra , Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan, whose miniature dolls were launched in the United Kingdom, under the name of "Bollywood Legends" in 2006. Kajol and Khan also became the first Indian actors to be invited by NASDAQ to open the NYSE American for promoting their film, My Name Is Khan (2010). In the next year, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour of the country, for her contribution to India's cinema. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis honoured her with the Swabhimani Mumbaikar Awards. Kajol unveiled her wax statue at Singapore's Madame Tussauds museum in 2018.

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‘A tough decision’: Kajol opens up on marrying Ajay Devgn at the peak of her career, calls it a ‘game changer’

Kajol, in a recent interview spoke about getting married at the peak of her career, and how her father asked her to consider her decision to enter the film industry 'very carefully'..

Bollywood star Kajol is all set to enthrall her fans with a crime-drama The Trial – Pyaar, Kaanoon Dhokha . The Indian adaptation of The Good Wife, will see her essay the role of a lawyer, who’s put into situations where she needs to make some tough choices. In a recent interview, the actor drew references with her personal life and shared that choosing to ‘get married at the peak of her career’ was a tough choice.

“Actually, a lot of instances in my life made me make tough decisions. The fact that I got married at the peak of my career, the fact that I actually joined the film industry, it was a game changer for me because I didn’t know whether I wanted to join the film industry or not,” she told IANS. The actor is married to Ajay Devgn . The two tied the knot in 1999 after dating each other for a few years.

The actor added that her father asked her to think about entering the film industry very carefully as “you’re never going to get rid of this paint on your face”. Kajol added, “Once you put it on, it’s on forever. I remember thinking to myself that no, that’s not true, I can take it off whenever I like. Of course, time has proved that he is right.”

At the trailer launch of The Trial, Kajol revealed that she has watched the original series and ‘loved it’. The actor added that she did have her share of questions about how it would be adapted in Hindi.

“The character was amazing; the concept was fabulous but I did have a question about how it would be adapted in Hindi. That’s when Suparn came, the narration came in. For me, it’s really about the script. The script is never about one character. It is always about everybody’s character. In this series, in the adaptation, (everything) is so well rounded and well written. I loved the script. The script is my king,” the actor shared.

The Trial – Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha also stars Sheeba Chaddha, Jisshu Sengupta, Alyy Khan, Kubbra Sait and Gaurav Pandey, among others. Directed by Suparn S Varma, the show will stream on Disney+ Hotstar from July 14.

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1974 - Today

Kajol Devgan (née Mukherjee; born 5 August 1974), known mononymously as Kajol, is an Indian actress. Described in the media as one of the most successful actresses of Hindi cinema, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, such as six Filmfare Awards, which include a record-tying five Best Actress wins . Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Kajol has received more than 15,421,073 page views. Her biography is available in 69 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 65 in 2019) . Kajol is the 2,967th most popular actor (down from 2,492nd in 2019) , the 417th most popular biography from India (down from 341st in 2019) and the 33rd most popular Indian Actor .

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Among actors.

Among actors , Kajol ranks 2,967 out of 9,996 .  Before her are Karel Roden , Catherine Hicks , Hans Christian Blech , Lando Buzzanca , Alain Chabat , and Jennie Garth . After her are Madeleine Lebeau , Bill Irwin , Gad Elmaleh , Gustav Knuth , Richard Belzer , and Clarence Nash .

Most Popular Actors in Wikipedia

Karel Roden

1962 - Present

Rank: 2,961

Catherine Hicks

1951 - Present

Rank: 2,962

Hans Christian Blech

1915 - 1993

Rank: 2,963

Lando Buzzanca

1935 - 2022

Rank: 2,964

Alain Chabat

1958 - Present

Rank: 2,965

Jennie Garth

1972 - Present

Rank: 2,966

1974 - Present

Rank: 2,967

Madeleine Lebeau

1923 - 2016

Rank: 2,968

1950 - Present

Rank: 2,969

Gad Elmaleh

1971 - Present

Rank: 2,970

Gustav Knuth

1901 - 1987

Rank: 2,971

Richard Belzer

1944 - 2023

Rank: 2,972

Clarence Nash

1904 - 1985

Rank: 2,973

Contemporaries

Among people born in 1974 , Kajol ranks 62 .  Before her are Márcio Amoroso , Sol Campbell , Sylvain Wiltord , Ramin Djawadi , Zoran Zaev , and Steve Nash . After her are Michael Shannon , Vijay , Andry Rajoelina , Hans-Jörg Butt , Mutassim Gaddafi , and Jimmy Fallon .

Others Born in 1974

Márcio Amoroso

Sol Campbell

Sylvain Wiltord

Ramin Djawadi

Michael Shannon

Andry Rajoelina

Hans-Jörg Butt

Mutassim Gaddafi

1974 - 2011

Jimmy Fallon

Among people born in India , Kajol ranks 417 out of 1,493 .  Before her are Priyanka Chopra (1982) , Balaji Vishwanath (1662) , Jaswant Singh (1938) , Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV (1884) , C. N. Annadurai (1909) , and Madhubala (1933) . After her are Prince Vijaya (-543) , Sucheta Kriplani (1908) , Vijay (1974) , Sanjeev Kumar (1938) , Jaimini (-390) , and M. S. Swaminathan (1925) .

Others born in India

Priyanka Chopra

1982 - Present

Balaji Vishwanath

1662 - 1720

Jaswant Singh

1938 - 2020

Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV

1884 - 1940

C. N. Annadurai

1909 - 1969

1933 - 1969

Prince Vijaya

543 BC - 504 BC

Sucheta Kriplani

1908 - 1974

Sanjeev Kumar

1938 - 1985

390 BC - Present

M. S. Swaminathan

1925 - 2023

Among ACTORS In India

Among actors born in India , Kajol ranks 33 .  Before her are Rishi Kapoor (1952) , Bhupen Hazarika (1926) , Anupam Kher (1955) , Sabu Dastagir (1924) , Priyanka Chopra (1982) , and Madhubala (1933) . After her are Vijay (1974) , Sanjeev Kumar (1938) , Meena Kumari (1933) , Rajinikanth (1950) , Roshan Seth (1942) , and Shammi Kapoor (1931) .

Indian born Actors

Rishi Kapoor

1952 - 2020

Bhupen Hazarika

1926 - 2011

Anupam Kher

1955 - Present

Sabu Dastagir

1924 - 1963

Meena Kumari

1933 - 1972

Rajinikanth

Roshan Seth

1942 - Present

Shammi Kapoor

1931 - 2011

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Kajol Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Kajol is an Indian actress known for portraying various versatile roles in popular films like  Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge ,  Karan Arjun , Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha , and  Kuch Kuch Hota Hai . She has done endorsement work for popular brands like  Huggies , Pepsi , Yakult , Whirlpool , Fortune Basmati Rice , and Olay . She has a huge social media fan base with more than 6 million followers on Instagram, more than 4 million followers on Facebook, and more than 2 million followers on Twitter.

Kajol Mukherjee

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nationality

Kajol attended St Joseph Convent boarding school in Panchgani. She bagged her first mainstream Bollywood movie role when she was still studying. She decided to quit her studies to pursue acting.

• Father –  Shomu Mukherjee (Filmmaker)
• Mother – Tanuja Samarth (Actress)
• Siblings – Tanishaa Mukherjee (Younger Sister)
• Others – Rani Mukerji (Cousin Sister) (Actress), Sharbani Mukherjee (Cousin Sister) (Actress), Mohnish Behl (Cousin Brother) (Actor), Ram Mukherjee (Paternal Uncle) (Film Director), Joy Mukherjee (Paternal Uncle) (Actor), Deb Mukherjee (Paternal Uncle) (Actor), Sunita Gowarikar (Cousin Sister) (Producer), Ayaan Mukherjee (Cousin Brother) (Director), Samrat Mukherjee (Cousin Brother), Subbir Mukherjee (Paternal Uncle) (Producer), Shurjee Mukherjee (Paternal Uncle), Shyam Mukherjee (Paternal Uncle) (Editor), Rono Mukherjee (Paternal Uncle) (Director), Nutan (Maternal Aunt) (Actress), Pranutan Bahl (Neice) (Actress)

Abhinav Singh manages Kajol.

5 ft 3 in or 160 cm

55 kg or 121 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Kajol has dated –

• Ajay Devgn (1994-Present) – Kajol began dating actor Ajay in 1994 while filming for the movie Gundaraj . After a 5 year courtship, the couple decided to tie the knot in 1999 in a private and intimate wedding ceremony with only friends and family. The couple got married in a traditional Maharashtrian wedding ceremony. Kajol suffered a miscarriage in 2001. They welcomed the birth of their daughter Nysa , in 2003 and son, Yug, in 2010.

Race / Ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

Kajol has Bengali Brahmin ancestry on her father’s side and Marathi Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) ancestry on her mother’s side.

Black (Natural)

She often tends to dye her hair ‘dark brown’.

Sexual Orientation

Distinctive features.

• Her uni-brow

Brand Endorsements

Kajol has done endorsement work for the following brands –

• RIN Detergent
• Mango Fillz
• Fortune Basmati Rice
• Mcvities Wholewheat Marie
• Bournvita little champs
• Gold Winner
• The Loomba Trust

Best Known For

• Her versatile acting skills.
• Winning 6 Best Actress awards at the Filmfare Awards, making her and her maternal aunt Nutan, the only female actresses in Bollywood to achieve this success.

Kajol made her theatrical film debut as a child artist in the drama musical,  Karate in 1983. However, her role in the movie wasn’t credited.

She made her credited theatrical film debut in  Bekhudi  in 1992.

First TV Show

Kajol made her television show debut in the musical reality show Indian Idol as herself in 2004.

Personal Trainer

Kajol trains with Shereveer Vakil, who is also her husband’s trainer. The strict fitness regimen helped Kajol to shed her post-pregnancy weight. Her workout session lasts for about 1½ to 2 hours daily.

She focuses on strength training to maintain her muscle mass. Her workout regimen comprises of push-ups, squats, pilates , deadlift, and western dance which helped her lose as much as 18 kg during the first 5 months of her fitness program. She works with her trainer, targeting the fat areas in her body and the core muscle.

To stay healthy, Kajol relies on a non-vegetarian high protein diet. Her protein-rich meals comprise of fish, chicken, eggs, nuts, and cottage cheese. She also consumes plenty of fiber-rich vegetables. She makes sure that her menu contains adequate healthy fats and fiber and a limited amount of sugar .

Kajol avoids all types of artificial foods and junk foods which has helped her to improve her stamina, boost her metabolism , and maintain a healthy weight and good physique. She occasionally loves to binge and has her cheat meals.

Kajol Favorite Things

• Heels – Nude peep toes
• Pampering Session – Deep Tissue Massage
• Beauty Product – Olay Total Effects Lightweight moisturizer
• Color – White
• Dish – Crab meat
• Form Of Exercise – Pilates and dancing

Source – The National , Vogue India, Vogue India

Kajol Facts

• Her parents separated when Kajol was young.
• Her father passed away due to a cardiac arrest in 2008.
• She was primarily raised by her maternal grandmother since her mother was working.
• She describes herself as a disciplinarian when it comes to raising her children and she considers herself to be the stricter parent.
• Kajol is a philanthropist and is noted for her charity work with women and children.
• She considers a mongrel to be her spirit animal.
• She likes reading fiction and it was in school that she began to form an active interest in reading which helped her surpass difficult times.
• For her performance in the 1997 film Gupt: The Hidden Truth , Kajol was honored with the Filmfare Award for “Best Performance in a Negative Role”. With this, she became the first female actor to receive this award.
• She has a miniature doll modeled after her in the iconic luxury department store in London called Harrods .
• In 2010, she became the first Indian star to ring the opening bell at the American stock exchange, NASDAQ .
• In the past, Kajol was honored with the Karamveer Pushkar Award for her social justice efforts.
• Her hobbies include reading horror and science-fiction novels and writing poetry.
• Kajol was honored with the Padma Shri award in 2011 and Karmaveer Puraskaar in 2008.
• In January 2022, it was revealed that Kajol had been tested positive for COVID-19.
• Kajol does knitting in her free time.
• In June 2023, Kajol announced that she was taking a break from social media.

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