Actor
Kajol
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Mumbai, India.
Kajol Biography
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kajol Devgn (born Kajol Mukherjee)
- Date of Birth: 5 August 1974
- Age: 51 (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Father: Shomu Mukherjee (film director and producer)
- Mother: Tanuja (veteran Bollywood actress)
- Siblings: 1 sister, Tanisha Mukherjee (actress)
- Marital Status: Married to Ajay Devgn (since 24 February 1999)
- Children: 2 – Nysa Devgn (daughter) and Yug Devgn (son)
Education
- Attended St. Joseph’s Convent School, Mumbai
- Completed schooling in Mumbai; did not pursue higher education extensively due to early acting career
Career Highlights
- Acting Debut: Bekhudi (1992)
- Breakthrough Film: Baazigar (1993) opposite Shah Rukh Khan
- Notable Films:
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
- Gupt (1997)
- Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
- Fanaa (2006)
- My Name Is Khan (2010)
- Dilwale (2015)
- Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)
- Collaborations: Frequently paired with Shah Rukh Khan in multiple iconic films
- Awards: Multiple Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, and National Film Award for Best Actress
Recent Activity (2024–2025)
- Appeared in Tribhanga (Netflix, 2021) as part of a comeback in streaming films
- Promotes her husband Ajay Devgn’s productions and occasionally features in advertisements
- Engaged in philanthropic activities and public appearances related to Indian cinema
Kajol Awards Lists
| Year | Award / Organisation | Category | Nominated Work / Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Yeh Dillagi | Nominated |
| 1995 | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards | Best Actress (Hindi) | Udhaar Ki Zindagi | Won |
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Won |
| 1998 | Filmfare Awards | Best Villain | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Won |
| 1998 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Won |
| 1998 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Nominated |
| 1998 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female | Ishq | Nominated |
| 1999 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Won |
| 1999 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Dushman | Nominated |
| 1999 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | Nominated |
| 1999 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Won |
| 1999 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Dushman | Nominated |
| 1999 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Nominated |
| 1999 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Dushman | Won |
| 1999 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Nominated |
| 2000 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Nominated |
| 2000 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Dil Kya Kare | Nominated |
| 2000 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Nominated |
| 2000 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Actress | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Nominated |
| 2000 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Nominated |
| 2000 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Dil Kya Kare | Nominated |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Won |
| 2002 | Zee Cine Awards | Outstanding Performance – Female | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Won |
| 2002 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Nominated |
| 2002 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Won |
| 2002 | Screen Awards | Jodi No. 1 (with Shah Rukh Khan) | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Won |
| 2002 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Actress | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Won |
| 2006 | Global Indian Film Awards | Best Actress | Fanaa | Nominated |
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Fanaa | Won |
| 2007 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Fanaa | Won |
| 2007 | Stardust Awards | Actor of the Year – Female | Fanaa | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Fanaa | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Awards | Jodi No. 1 (with Aamir Khan) | Fanaa | Nominated |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | U Me Aur Hum | Nominated |
| 2009 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | U Me Aur Hum | Nominated |
| 2009 | Screen Awards | Best Actress (Popular Choice) | U Me Aur Hum | Nominated |
| 2010 | Screen Awards | Best Jodi of the Decade (with Shah Rukh Khan) | — | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | My Name Is Khan | Won |
| 2011 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | My Name Is Khan | Nominated |
| 2011 | Zee Cine Awards | International Female Icon | — | Nominated |
| 2011 | Stardust Awards | Actor of the Year – Female | My Name Is Khan | Won |
| 2011 | Stardust Awards | Best Actress in a Drama | My Name Is Khan and We Are Family | Nominated |
| 2011 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | My Name Is Khan | Nominated |
| 2011 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | My Name Is Khan | Nominated |
| 2011 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Film Actor of the Decade – Female | — | Nominated |
| 2011 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Film Actor – Female | My Name Is Khan | Nominated |
| 2015 | Screen Awards | Best Film (Marathi) | Vitti Dandu | Won |
| 2016 | Screen Awards | Jodi No. 1 (with Shah Rukh Khan) | Dilwale | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Dilwale | Nominated |
| 2021 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actress (Web Original Film) | Tribhanga | Nominated |
| 2023 | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Timeless Style Icon | — | Won |
| 2025 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award | — | Won |
| 2002 | Mumbai Pradesh Youth Congress | Rajiv Gandhi Award | — | Won |
| 2007 | iCONGO | Karamveer Puraskar | — | Won |
| 2011 | India | Padma Shri | — | Won |
About Kajol
Kajol is a celebrated Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood. She is recognized for her versatile acting, comic timing, and roles in iconic films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and My Name Is Khan.
Kajol was born on 5 August 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Kajol is married to actor Ajay Devgn. They tied the knot on 24 February 1999 and have two children: Nysa and Yug Devgn.
Some of Kajol’s most popular films include Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Fanaa, My Name Is Khan, and Dilwale.
Yes, Kajol has won numerous awards, including multiple Filmfare Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Screen Awards, Stardust Awards, and the Padma Shri (2011) for her contribution to Indian cinema.
Yes, Kajol comes from a prominent Bollywood family. Her mother is actress Tanuja, and her sister Tanisha Mukherjee is also an actress.
Kajol is known for her philanthropic work, particularly in children’s education and health initiatives. She is also a popular brand ambassador and a style icon in India.
Yes, Kajol made her digital debut with the Netflix film Tribhanga (2021), which earned her critical acclaim.
Kajol is often praised for her natural charm, expressive acting, and strong on-screen chemistry with Shah Rukh Khan. She is also known for maintaining a private personal life despite her fame.