Kajol Devgan, famously known as Kajol, is an Indian actress born on August 5, 1974, in Bombay (present-day Mumbai). Born in a filmy family, her mother Tanuja was an actress and her father Shomu Mukherjee was a film director and producer.
She completed her schooling at St. Joseph's Convent School, Panchgani. At the age of 16, Kajol began work on Bekhudi, which became her debut movie. In 1993, she was cast in Abbas–Mustan's crime thriller Baazigar alongside Shah Rukh Khan, and her role was widely recognised by the audience.
She gained wider public recognition for her role in Yeh Dillagi, produced by Yash Raj Films. This movie got Kajol her first Best Actress nomination at the annual Filmfare Awards.
While Kajol was seen in many movies and became a household name with her acting skills, her 1995 releases Karan Arjun and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge became her two major commercial successes opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one such movie that has been continuously running in Mumbai. In 2014, it surpassed 1000 weeks of screening and became the longest-running Indian film ever. The film earned 10 Filmfare Awards, including a first Best Actress for Kajol.
From being a romantic actress to an obsessive lover turned psychopathic serial killer in Gupt: The Hidden Truth, Kajol has proved her versatility over the years. She also won Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for her role.
In 1998, Kajol starred in three highest-grossing productions of the year: Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
Kajol has also been featured in movies such as Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., Fanaa, U Me Aur Hum, and My Name Is Khan, among others.
In 2015, she teamed up again with Shah Rukh Khan in Rohit Shetty's action romance Dilwale. In 2017, Kajol starred opposite Dhanush in Velaiilla Pattadhari 2, a sequel to the 2014 masala film Velaiilla Pattadhari.
Kajol was also seen in Renuka Shahane's social drama Tribhanga, which was released in 2021. She starred in Revathi's family drama Salaam Venky in 2022.
Talking about her personal life, Kajol got married to Ajay Devgn in 1994, while filming Gundaraj. She gave birth to her daughter Nysa in 2003 and her son Yug in 2010.
Nysa Devgan, daughter of Ajay Devgn and Kajol, was spotted partying in London with her BFF Orhan Awatramani and friends on Saturday, May 20. She looked ultra-glam, like always.
Nysa Devgan flaunted a dreamy red lehenga worth Rs 1.75 lakh in her new pictures.
Kajol shared an old selfie with daughter, Nysa Devgan, as she wrote that she is missing her. The actress is vacationing in Moscow with her son and other family members.
A special screening of Ajay Devgn's next film, Bhuj: The Pride of India, was held on Wednesday (August 11) in Mumbai. Shahid Kapoor, Kajol and Nysa Devgan attended the screening.
Nysa Devgan is celebrating her 18th birthday today, April 20. Kajol shared a throwback photo to wish her daughter happy birthday.
Kajol and Ajay Devgn's daughter Nysa Devgan danced to many Bollywood songs at her school event. The performance also included Kajol's popular numbers like Bole Chudiyaan, Sajda and Tere Naina.
Kajol took to Instagram to wish her mother-in-law Veena Devgan on her birthday. Sharing a selfie of the two, the actress wrote a sweet note for her.
Kajol took to Instagram and shared some photos with her daughter Nysa.
Kajol wrote a heartfelt note for her late father-in-law Veeru Devgan on Instagram. Veeru Devgan died last week.
Kajol was spotted at Lilavati hospital in Mumbai a day after the death of her father-in-law Veeru Devgan. According to reports Kajol's mother Tanuja has been admitted to the hospital.
Kajol broke down in Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's arms at Veeru Devgan's funeral yesterday. Veeru Devgan had been unwell for quite some time and breathed his last at Surya hospital.
Not Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar planned Kalank with Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Ajay Devgan and Kajol.
We don't know if we want to admire Kajol's attire more, or berate her choice of earrings.
With this shirt, you've ruined florals for us, Kajol.
We don't expect you to make such fashion mistakes, Kajol.
In a glorious career of 24 years, Kajol has taken over the film industry with her stellar performances. As much she has evolved as an actor, her fashion sense has gone through a massive transformation too. Let's take you through her golden style journey.
As Nysa Devgan turns 14, mom Kajol took to Instagram to wish her.
Kajol revealed that her 13-year-old daughter has no Bollywood dreams yet.
Forget carrying one's heart, Kajol literally carries love on her sleeve!
Kajol turns 41 today. The article has compiled all the lesser-known facts about the actress.