Happy Birthday Kajol: The Actress Who Defined the ’90s & Beyond

Khushi kumari Image Source: INSTARGAM/Kajol Devgan

Kajol stepped into Bollywood in 1992 with the film Bekhudi. Her natural charm and expressive acting won hearts from the start

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Kajol became a household name with Baazigar opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The thriller was a major hit and launched her to stardom

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In 1995, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge became iconic. Her portrayal of Simran made Kajol a symbol of romance for a generation

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Her on-screen chemistry with Shah Rukh Khan in films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is legendary

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Kajol won the National Award for Dushman and multiple Filmfare Awards for her powerful and emotional performances

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Unlike typical heroines, Kajol embraced roles with depth—like in Gupt, Fanaa, and My Name is Khan, proving her range

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Known for her wit and authenticity, Kajol is loved by fans for being real and relatable in an industry full of glam

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Kajol married actor Ajay Devgn in 1999. The couple remains one of Bollywood’s most admired and grounded pairs

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Kajol never feared breaks. She returned stronger with films like Helicopter Eela, Tribhanga, and Salaam Venky

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Balancing stardom with motherhood, Kajol is also a hands-on mom to Nysa and Yug, always keeping family first

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From Padma Shri to multiple Best Actress awards, Kajol’s shelf is filled with accolades honoring her contribution to cinema

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