Kajol
Biography
Kajol, also known by her married name Kajol Devgan and her birth name Kajol Mukherjee, is an Indian film actress born on August 5, 1974, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is known for her work in Hindi cinema and Bollywood, and has a known credit count of sixty-seven on The Movie Database. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards and accolades, including six Filmfare Awards and the Padma Shri, which is India's fourth highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India in 2011. She attended St. Joseph's and is recognized as a Padma Shri Awardee and hand washing champion.
Career overview
Kajol Vishal Devgan, who was born Kajol Mukherjee on August 5, 1974, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is an Indian film actress predominantly known for her work in Hindi cinema. Born to actress Tanuja Samarth and late filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, she belongs to the Mukherjee-Samarth family. Known professionally by her stage name Kajol, she is recognized as a well-known Bollywood actress noted for her exceptional performances on screen. Her career spans numerous acting credits and she is regarded as one of India's most successful and highest-paid actresses.
Throughout her career, Kajol has received numerous accolades for her work. Her honors include six Filmfare Awards out of twelve nominations. Notably, along with her late aunt Nutan, she holds the record for the most Best Actress wins at Filmfare, securing five victories in that category. In addition to her film industry awards, the Government of India recognized her contributions in 2011 by awarding her the Padma Shri, which is the fourth highest civilian honor of the country.
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- Maa (2025) as Ambika
- Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle (2025) as Self - Host
- Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle (2025) Executive Producer
- Sarzameen (2025) as Meher
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Do Patti (2024) as Vidya Jyothi (VJ)
- The Trial (2023) as Noyonika Sengupta
- The Romantics (2023) as Self
- Lust Stories 2 (2023) as Devyani Singh
- The Journey Of India (2022) as Self
- Salaam Venky (2022) as Sujata
- Tribhanga (2021) as Anuradha Apte
- Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020) as Savitribai Malusare
- Devi (2020) as Jyoti
- Movie Masti With Manish (2019) as Herself
- Dance Deewane (2018) as Herself
- Zero (2018) as Self (Special Appearance)
- Helicopter Eela (2018) as Eela Raiturkar
- Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) as Vasundhara
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- BFFs with Vogue (2016) as Self
- Dilwale (2015) as Meera Malik
- The Anupam Kher Show (2014) as Herself
- Mighty Raju Rio Calling (2014) as Raju
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Mazaaq Raat (2013) as Self
- Student Of The Year (2012) as Dancer in Dance Competition
- My Name Is Khan (2010) as Mandira Rathod Khan
- We Are Family (2010) as Maya
- Toonpur Ka Superrhero (2010) as Priya Kumar
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) as Special Appearance in "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte" Song
- Haal-e-Dil (2008) as Herself in Song "Oye Hoye"
- U Me Aur Hum (2008) as Piya
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Self
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) as Piano dancer (uncredited--special appearance)
- Fanaa (2006) as Zooni Ali Beg
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) as Special Appearance in "Maahi Ve" Song
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) as Anjali Sharma Raichand
- Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001) as Tina Khanna / Sweety Khanna
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- Raju Chacha (2000) as Anna
- Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya (1999) as Pinky
- Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) as Megha
- Dil Kya Kare (1999) as Nandita Rai
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) as Anjali Sharma
- Dushman (1998) as Sonia/Naina Saigal
- Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) as Muskaan Thakur
- Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) as Sanjana
- Duplicate (1998) as Girl on railway station (Special Appearance)
- Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) as Isha Diwan
- Ishq (1997) as Kajal
- Minsara Kanavu (1997) as Priya Amalraj
- Hameshaa (1997) as Rani Sharma/Reshma
- Bambai Ka Babu (1996) as Neha
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) as Simran Singh
- Karan Arjun (1995) as Sonia Saxena
- Gundaraj (1995) as Ritu
- Hulchul (1995) as Sharmili
- Taaqat (1995) as Kavita
- Yeh Dillagi (1994) as Sapna
- Udhaar Ki Zindagi (1994) as Sita
- Baazigar (1993) as Priya Chopra
- Aap Ki Adalat (1992) as Herself
- Bekhudi (1992) as Radhika
- Shaitaan 2 as Cameo
- Maharagni as Maya / Maharagni