Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1974-08-05
- Born Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Also Known As:
Kajol Mukherjee, Kajol Devgan, काजोल देवगन, काजोल, काजोल मुखर्जी, 카졸, کاجول, کاجُل
Kajol
Kajol Devgan (née Mukherjee), born on August 5, 1974, in Mumbai, is one of India's most celebrated actresses, recognized for her vivacious personality and strong on-screen presence. She comes from a prominent film family, being the daughter of veteran actress Tanuja and filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee. Kajol made her acting debut in 1992 with Bekhudi, but it was her role in the 1993 hit Baazigar that truly launched her career. She became a quintessential leading lady of the 1990s, particularly known for her collaborations with Shah Rukh Khan in iconic romantic blockbusters like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001).Kajol is highly regarded for her ability to balance commercial success with critically acclaimed performances. She holds the record for the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actress, with five wins, and was notably the first actress to win a Filmfare Award for a negative role for her performance in Gupt (1997). Other memorable roles include her work in Dushman (1998), Fanaa (2006), and My Name Is Khan (2010), each earning her significant critical praise and awards.In 2011, the Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award, for her immense contributions to Indian cinema. She married actor Ajay Devgn in 1999, and they have two children, Nysa and Yug. After taking a partial break from full-time acting to focus on her family, Kajol has continued to deliver powerful performances in select films and web series, showcasing her enduring talent and versatility. Her recent projects include the film Do Patti (2024) and the mythological horror-thriller Maa, which released on June 27, 2025, where she plays the central role of Ambika.
