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Kajol

Indian actress

Born August 5, 1974 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

52 years old5′3″ (1.61 m)Active 1992–presentIndian

Biography

Kajol is an Indian actress known for her successful career in Hindi cinema. Born into a family with strong connections to the film industry, she made her acting debut with Bekhudi in 1992. She gained widespread recognition during the 1990s and became one of the leading actresses of her generation.
She is especially known for her collaborations with Shah Rukh Khan in popular films such as Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…, and My Name Is Khan. Her performances in films including Gupt, Fanaa, and Tanhaji have also been widely appreciated.
Kajol married actor Ajay Devgn in 1999, and they have two children, Nysa and Yug. Alongside her film career, she has appeared in selected television and streaming projects and remains a prominent figure in Indian entertainment.

Notable works

Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Yeh Dillagi — 1995 — NominatedFilmfare AwardBest Actress — Dushman — 1999 — NominatedFilmfare AwardBest Actress — Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha — 1999 — NominatedFilmfare AwardBest Actress — Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain — 2000 — NominatedFilmfare AwardBest Actress — U Me Aur Hum — 2009 — NominatedFilmfare AwardBest Actress — Dilwale — 2016 — NominatedFilmfare AwardBest Actress — Salaam Venky — 2023 — NominatedIIFA AwardBest Actress — Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain — 2000 — NominatedIIFA AwardBest Actress — Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham — 2002 — NominatedIIFA AwardBest Actress — Fanaa — 2007 — NominatedFilmfare OTT AwardBest Actress (Web Original Film) — Tribhanga — 2021 — Nominated Wikipedia

Awards & honours

Bengal Film Journalists' Association AwardBest Actress (Hindi) — Udhaar Ki Zindagi — 1995 — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge — 1996 — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Performance in a Negative Role — Gupt: The Hidden Truth — 1998 — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Kuch Kuch Hota Hai — 1999 — Winner
Screen AwardBest Actress — Dushman — 1999 — Winner
Bollywood Movie AwardBest Actress — Kuch Kuch Hota Hai — 1999 — Winner
Zee Cine AwardBest Actor (Female) — Kuch Kuch Hota Hai — 1999 — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham — 2002 — Winner
Screen AwardBest Actress — Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham — 2002 — Winner
Zee Cine AwardOutstanding Performance (Female) — Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham — 2002 — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress — Fanaa — 2007 — Winner
Zee Cine AwardBest Actress — Fanaa — 2007 — Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress — My Name Is Khan — 2011 — Winner
Stardust AwardStar of the Year (Female) — My Name Is Khan — 2011 — Winner
Padma ShriContribution to Indian Cinema — 2011 — Honour
Rajiv Gandhi AwardContribution to Indian Cinema — 2002 — Honour