Famous Personalities - Kajol

Kajol

Kajol is one of the most versatile Indian actresses, who has made it to the top through her hard work and sincerity. Extremely talented, her performance has always been appreciated by the Indian folks. She was born on the 5th of August in the year 1975 in Mumbai.

Life

Kajol comes from a family that is actively involved in Indian cinema. Her mother Tanuja, aunt Nutan, cousins Rani Mukherjee, Sharbani Mukherjee and Mohnish Behl all are great actors. Her paternal grandfather named Sashadhar Mukherjee was a film director as well as producer. It can be said about Kajol that, acting is in their blood. Her mother was a Marathi and father was a Bengali, therefore she is of Bengali-Marathi descent. She got married to Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan on February 24, 1999.

Film Career

She left her studies, while she was in school. Her career started when she was just seventeen. Her first movie was Bekhudi that was released in 1992. it wasn't very successful. However, it definitely laid the foundation for her career and Kajol was offered a couple of films, many of which were a grand success in the box office. Her movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge gained immense popularity. It is shown in Mumbai Minerva theater even today.

Kajol shares a fabulous on screen chemistry with Shahrukh Khan, the king of Bollywood. Kajol has worked in many films with Shahrukh Khan, which also brought her plenty of awards. her blockbuster movies include Baazigar (1993), Karan Arjun (1995), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001).

Awards Won

Filmfare Awards
Star Screen Awards
Zee Cine Awards

Other Awards

Aashirwad Awards Best Actress Award
Bollywood Awards Best Actress Award
Sansui Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress Award
5th Annual Rajiv Gandhi Award
Radio Sargam Bollywood Best Actress Award

Notable Works of Kajol Mukherjee

Dushman
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
Baazigar
Pyar Kiya to Darna Ka
Gupt
Ishq
KaranArjun
Yeh Dillagi
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain