Indian film actress. She has received six Filmfare Awards from eleven nominations, and along with her late aunt Nutan, holds the record for most Best Actress wins at Filmfare, with five. In 2011, the Government of India awarded her with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of the country. Born to actress Tanuja and film director Shomu Mukherjee, Kajol made her acting debut with Bekhudi (1992) while still in school. She quit her studies to pursue acting, and had her first commercial success with the 1993 thriller Baazigar. She subsequently earned wide public recognition for playing leading roles in several blockbuster family dramas, including Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001). She earned critical appreciation for playing against type in the 1997 mystery film Gupt and the 1998 psychological thriller Dushman. Following a sabbatical from full-time acting in 2001, Kajol returned to film with the 2006 romantic thriller, Fanaa. She continued working infrequently through the rest of the decade, and earned critical acclaim for her work in U Me Aur Hum (2008) and My Name Is Khan (2010). She, thus, established herself as one of Indias most successful female actors. Kajol is a social activist and is noted for her work with widows and children, for which she received the Karmaveer Puraskaar in 2008. She has featured as a talent judge for Zee TVs reality show, Rock-N-Roll Family (2008) and holds a managerial position at Devgn Entertainment and Software. Kajol has been in a relationship with actor Ajay Devgn since 1995. In 1999, they married, and she gave birth to their daughter, Nysa, in 2003 and their son, Yug, in 2010. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Kajol Devgan (born 5 August 1974), known mononymously as Kajol, is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema. One of India's most successful and highest-paid actresses, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including six Filmfare Awards, among fourteen nominations. She holds the record for most Best Actress wins at Filmfare, tied with her late aunt Nutan.
Early Life and Family:
Born in Mumbai to actress Tanuja and filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, Kajol comes from a family with a rich history in the Indian film industry. Her maternal grandmother, Shobhna Samarth, and great-grandmother, Rattan Bai, were also prominent actresses. Her paternal aunt was actress Nutan, and her cousin is Rani Mukerji.
Career Highlights:
Recent Projects:
Kajol's recent projects include the web series The Trial - Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha and the film Salaam Venky (2022). She also starred in the short film Devi (2020).
Social Media:
Kajol maintains an active presence on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, sharing updates on her projects and personal life.
Awards and Recognition:
Kajol has won numerous awards for her performances, including six Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. She has also been honored with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2014.
Personal Life:
Kajol married actor Ajay Devgn in 1999. They have two children.
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