Kajol
Sign in to saveKajol Devgan ( Mukherjee; born 5 August 1974), known mononymously as Kajol (), is an Indian actress, who appears in Hindi films. Described in the media as one of the most successful actresses of Hindi cinema, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including seven Filmfare Awards. In 2011, Kajol received Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award by the government of India.
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Kajol is an acclaimed Indian actress known for her work in Hindi-language films, who has won multiple major awards including seven Filmfare Awards and the prestigious Padma Shri honor from the Indian government. She is widely recognized as one of the most successful actresses in Hindi cinema's history.
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- 1975-08-05
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- 73
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Acting · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Kajol (born Kajol Mukherjee, 5 August 1974), also known by her married name Kajol Devgan, is an Indian film actress, who predominantly works in Hindi cinema. Born in Mumbai to the Mukherjee-Samarth family, she is the daughter of actress Tanuja Samarth and late filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee. Regarded as one of India's most successful and highest-paid actresses, Kajol is the recipient of numerous…
Known for
- Sarzameen — Meher2025
- Maa — Ambika2025
- Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle — Self - Host2025
- Do Patti — Vidya Jyothi (VJ)2024
- The Great Indian Kapil Show — Self2024
- Lust Stories 2 — Devyani Singh2023
Article
15 sectionsContents
- Early life and background
- Film career
- Early work (1992–1994)
- Established actress (1995–1998)
- Decrease in workload (1999–2005)
- Success with intermittent work (2006–2020)
- 2021 onwards
- Off-screen work
- Personal life
- Screen persona and reception
- In the media
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
Kajol Devgan ( Mukherjee; born 5 August 1974), known mononymously as Kajol (), is an Indian actress, who appears in Hindi films. Described in the media as one of the most successful actresses of Hindi cinema, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including seven Filmfare Awards. In 2011, Kajol received Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award 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) and Yeh Dillagi (1994). Starring roles 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).