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Real Name | Kajol Shomu Mukherjee |
Name | Kajol |
Also known as | Kajol Mukherjee, Kads, Kajol Devgan, काजोल देवगन, काजोल, काजोल मुखर्जी, 카졸 |
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Kajol (born Kajol Mukherjee), 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 accolades, including six Filmfare Awards, among twelve nominations. Along with her late aunt Nutan, she 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 honour of the country. After making her acting debut in the 1992 romance Bekhudi, with her mother Kajol had her first commercial success with the 1993 thriller Baazigar. She rose to prominence by featuring as the female lead in five of India's annually top-grossing romances—Yeh Dillagi (1994), Ishq (1997), Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)—and received wide critical recognition for playing against type in the 1997 mystery film Gupt: The Hidden Truth, that earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Villain, and the 1998 psychological thriller Dushman. Her acclaimed portrayal of a conservative NRI in the blockbuster romance Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), a tomboy in the blockbuster romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), a lower middle class Punjabi woman in the blockbuster melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), a blind Kashmiri woman in the romantic thriller Fanaa (2006) and a divorced, single mother in the drama My Name Is Khan (2010) garnered her five Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. Following a five-year sabbatical from full-time acting in 2001, Kajol received praise for portraying the lead female roles in the dramas U Me Aur Hum (2008) and We Are Family (2010), and the comedy Dilwale (2015). In addition to acting in films, 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 TV's reality show Rock-N-Roll Family and holds a managerial position at Devgn Entertainment and Software Ltd. Kajol has been married to actor Ajay Devgn since 1999, with whom she has two children. | |
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Major Profession | Actress |
Other Professions | Model, Executive Producer, Producer |
Debut | Bekhudi (1992) |
Height & Weight | |
Height (in centimeters) | 161 cm, 1.61 m, 5 ft 3 inch |
Weight (in kilograms) | 57 kg | Personal Details |
DOB | 5th August, 1974 |
Age | 49 |
Native Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Current Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Unknown |
Hobbies | Reading |
Relationship Status | Married |
Horoscope / Zodiac / Sun Sign | Leo | Education Details |
Education | NA |
College | NA | Family |
Parents | Father : Shomu Mukherjee Mother : Tanuja Samarth |
Siblings | Tanishaa Mukherjee |
Spouse | Ajay Devgan |
Children | Nysa, Yug | Movies & TV Shows |
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5th Annual Rajiv Gandhi Award - 2002 Karamveer Puraskaar (National Award for Social Justice & Citizen Action) - 2008 Padma Shri by the Government of India - 2011 Filmfare Best Actress Award Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge - 1996 Filmfare Best Villain Award Gupt: The Hidden Truth - 1998 Filmfare Best Actress Award Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - 1999 Filmfare Best Actress Award Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - 2002 Filmfare Best Actress Award Fanaa - 2007 Filmfare Best Actress Award My Name Is Khan - 2011 Star Screen Award Best Actress Dushman - 1999 Star Screen Award Best Actress Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - 2002 Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 with Shahrukh Khan Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - 2002 Star Screen Award for Best Jodi of the Decade with Shahrukh Khan - 2010 Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 with Shahrukh Khan Dilwale - 2016 Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Negative Role Gupt: The Hidden Truth - 1998 Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - 1999 Zee Cine Outstanding Performance - Female "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham" - 2002 Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female Fanaa - 2007 Bollywood Movie Awards - Best Actress Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - 1999 Bollywood Movie Awards - Best Actress Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - 2002 Sansui Awards Best Actress Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - 1999 Sansui Awards Best Actress Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - 2002 | Social Media Profiles |
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Interesting Facts | In 2006, Kajol was one of the four Bollywood actors, alongside Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan and Shahrukh Khan, whose miniature dolls were launched in the United Kingdom, under the name of \"Bollywood Legends\" In 2012, Kajol was placed at the fourth position by NDTV in the listing of \"The most popular actresses of all time\" Kajol has been actively involved in several philanthropic endeavours related to women and children | Most Liked Instagram Photos of Kajol |
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