Rising to stardom with movies that will always be remembered for the romantic appeal, Kajol was one of the ruling actresses in the 1990s. She’s still seen interested in a couple of projects but the mother of two is only interested in extraordinary roles now. Bollygraph takes a closer look:
Name at Stardom: Kajol
Date of birth: August 5 1975
City: Mumbai
State: Maharashtra
Country: India
Birth name: Kajol Mukherjee
Nickname: Kajol
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Vital stats: 38 – 29 – 38
Eye Colour: Dark brown
Hair: Black
Mother: Tanuja
Father: Somu Mukherjee
Siblings Sister: One
Name: Tanisha Mukherjee
School: N/A
College: N/A
Debut year: 1992
Debut Film: Bekhudi
Spouse: Ajay Devgan
Children:
Daughter: One
Name: Nyasa
Son: One
Name: Yug
TV shows: None
Background:
The Mukherjee and Samarth families are an example of the Bengali – Marathi kingdom that ruled Bollywood in earlier times. The 1930s saw this combination work successfully especially due to Somu’s marriage with Tanuja. This Bengali Brahmin family was headed by Sashadhar Mukherjee who is also believed to be the founding father of the Filmalaya studios. But there is more to add to this. Sashadhar’s elder brother Ravindramohan Mukherjee’s son Ram Mukherjee is the father of Rani Mukherjee. Rani too is an established actress. The present owners of Filmalaya Studios are Somu Mukherjee, Ram Mukherjee, Rono Mukherjee and Shubir Mukherjee. Kajol and Ajay have a daughter, Nyasa and a son, Yug and live a happy family life.
Controversy:
The actress has managed to keep herself clean even after being one of the best actresses of her time.
Screen Time:
Kajol is a great friend of the King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, himself and the films that they do together strike gold at the box office for a tremendous fan following and devotion and also because of the fact that they are capable of absolutely power packed performances. She won Filmfares for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Gupt, Minsara Kanavu, Kuch Kuch Hota hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and Fanaa. SRK-Kajol rocked the box office with My Name is Khan (2010) too.
Kajol Filmography, Movies List
| Year | Film | Role | Awards and Nominations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Bekhudi | Radhika | ||
| 1993 | Baazigar | Priya Chopra | ||
| 1994 | Udhaar Ki Zindagi | Sita | ||
| Yeh Dillagi | Sapna | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| 1995 | Karan Arjun | Sonia Saxena | ||
| Taaqat | Kavita | |||
| Hulchul | Sharmili | |||
| Gundaraj | Ritu | |||
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Simran Singh | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| 1996 | Bambai Ka Babu | Neha | ||
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Isha Diwan | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role | |
| Hameshaa | Rani Sharma/Reshma | |||
| Minsara Kanavu | Priya Amalraj | Tamil film | ||
| Ishq | Kajal | |||
| 1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Muskaan Thakur | ||
| Duplicate | Special appearance | |||
| Dushman | Sonia/Naina Saigal | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | Double role | |
| Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | Sanjana | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Anjali Sharma | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| 1999 | Dil Kya Kare | Nandita Rai | ||
| Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Megha | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya | Pinky | |||
| 2000 | Raju Chacha | Anna | ||
| 2001 | Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi | Tina/Sweety Khanna | Double role | |
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… | Anjali Sharma Raichand | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Special appearance in song “Maahi Ve” | ||
| 2006 | Fanaa | Zooni Ali Baig | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Special appearance in song “Rock N Roll Soniye” | |||
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Herself | Special appearance in song “Deewangi Deewangi” | |
| 2008 | U Me Aur Hum | Piya | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Haal–e–dil | Special appearance in song “Oye Hoye” | |||
| Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | Herself | Special appearance in song “Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte” | ||
| 2009 | Vighnaharta Shree Siddhivinayak | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | Mandira Khan | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| We Are Family | Maya | |||
| Toonpur Ka Super Hero | Priya | |||
| 2012 | Koochie Koochie Hota Hai | Angie (voice) | Yet to be released. | |
| Student of the Year | Yet to be released, (Guest appearance) | |||
