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Kajol
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- Born 5 August 1973
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Film Actor
- Father Shomu Mukherjee
- Mother Tanuja
- Spouse Ajay Devgn (1999)
- Siblings Tanishaa Mukerji
- Education Mithibai College
- Years active 1992-present
- Children Nysa Devgan
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- Do Patti,
- Tanishaa Mukerji,
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
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ABOUT Kajol
Kajol: A Legacy in Hindi Cinema Kajol Devgan, a name synonymous with Bollywood's golden era, continues to command respect and admiration. Born August 5, 1973, this Padma Shri awardee (2011) has garnered six Filmfare Awards, an unparalleled achievement including a record five Best Actress wins. Her career trajectory, marked by both commercial success and critical acclaim, showcases remarkable versatility. Early roles in films like Bekhudi (1992), Baazigar (1993), and Yeh Dillagi (1994) laid the foundation for her stardom. However, it was her leading roles in the iconic romances Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) that cemented her position as a leading lady of the 90s. These films garnered her two Filmfare Best Actress awards and remain cultural touchstones. Kajol's range extended beyond romantic leads; she captivated audiences with her portrayal of a psychopathic killer in Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) and an avenger in Dushman (1998), showcasing her remarkable acting prowess. Post the family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001), which brought her a third Filmfare award, Kajol maintained a selective filmography, delivering powerful performances in Fanaa (2006) and My Name Is Khan (2010), each earning her a Filmfare Best Actress award. Her recent ventures include high-grossing films like Dilwale (2015) and Tanhaji (2020), and streaming projects such as Tribhanga (2021), The Trial (2023), and Do Patti (2024). Beyond acting, Kajol is a social activist and contributes to Devgn Entertainment and Software Ltd. Married to Ajay Devgn since 1999, she balances a successful career with family life. Kajol's enduring legacy rests on her exceptional talent, versatility, and enduring connection with audiences.
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KAJOL NEWS
Kajol cheers for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as the Academy asks netizens to choose their favourite romance film, fans call it an 'obvious choice'
April 11, 2026 2:11 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared a post listing four travel films and asked followers to name their favourite among them. Kajol stated her preference loud and clear.
Victim, vamp or just plain wicked? How Bollywood’s female antagonists have evolved over the years
April 05, 2026 8:43 am
What makes negative female characters interesting is that they defy the rules and restrictions placed on a woman and the constant pressure to appease and be pleasing.
'I have to watch it with my in-laws': Kajol warned Kunal Kohli before shooting sensuous rain song with Aamir Khan in Fanaa
March 19, 2026 6:21 am
In this edition of SCREEN Spotlight, Kunal Kohli recalls casting Kajol as a blind girl on screen, and the ensemble cast he rounded up for Fanaa -- Tabu, Satish Shah, and that one-scene cameo by Lara Dutta.
After many controversies during first season, Kajol and Twinkle Khanna's chat show yet to be green lit for Season 2
March 18, 2026 9:56 pm
Screenwriter and lyricist Niranjan Iyengar, who helmed the talk show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, has opened up about the criticism it received.
'Aamir Khan tujhe 6 mahina god mein bithaega, will then say no': What Aditya Chopra told Kunal Kohli before Fanaa
March 18, 2026 7:31 am
In this edition of SCREEN Spotlight, Kunal Kohli talks about 20 years of Fanaa, why it can't be made today, and the challenges of casting and pairing Aamir Khan and Kajol.
'A little bulky, slightly unpredictable but all me': Kajol tries her hand at crocheting
March 14, 2026 6:11 pm
Once you have a handle on a few different stitches and techniques, crocheting can be meditative and relaxing, which can reduce stress and anxiety. However, there’s a learning curve for any new hobby.
‘I don't like that word, Kajol’: Farah Khan challenges the idea of staying ‘relevant’; how women’s self-worth gets tied to productivity
March 03, 2026 6:03 pm
“I think that word somehow puts down people who are not going out and working actively,” said the director
What Aditya Chopra told Vishal Jethwa before working with Rani Mukerji in Mardaani 2: 'You're working with a...'
February 24, 2026 6:07 pm
In this edition of SCREEN Spotlight, Vishal Jethwa recalls Rani Mukerji's husband and producer Aditya Chopra's advice to him, and the difference in acting approaches of Rani and her cousin Kajol, with whom Vishal starred in Salaam Venky.
‘It irritates me’: When Kajol explained why Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘gentleman’ persona is both admirable and exhausting
February 24, 2026 5:28 pm
Kajol once summed up the love-frustration paradox with Shah Rukh Khan in an interview
‘I don’t want to see you’: Why Kajol set boundaries after daughter Nysa’s birth
February 20, 2026 6:31 pm
“I went mad. I have to say that the first six months of my life, when I had my daughter...," Kajol recounted
KAJOL VIDEOS
Kajol has a phobia of falling sick
March 01, 2016 8:35 am
New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Bollywood actress Kajol confessed that she has a phobia of falling sick, and does not even have time for an ailment such as a headache ever since she has become a mother. She believes that women must give themselves the same guilt free importance as they give their children and family members, and spend a good amount of time on themselves too.Kajol was present at the event in Mumbai, where she wished to urge and educate women about the importance of taking their health seriously and getting regular check- ups done.
'Fan' Kajol launches Ashwin Sanghi's book at JLF 2016
January 23, 2016 3:23 pm
Jaipur, Jan 23 (ANI): Bollywood actress Kajol was present at the launch of Indian writer Ashwin Sanghi's latest book, The Sialkot Saga, at Jaipur Literature Festival 2016. The world's largest free festival of its kind, the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival has been described as the 'greatest literary show on earth'. The festival that began on 21st January will conclude on January 25.
