Kajol Devgn is a renowned Bollywood actress, renowned for her exceptional performances on the big screen. Born in a family with a rich cinematic legacy, Kajol was destined to make a mark in the film industry.
She began her journey in the world of acting at a tender age, attending St. Joseph's Convent School in Panchgani and actively participating in extracurricular activities like dancing. In her early teens, Kajol was set to make her acting debut in a film directed by her mother, Tanuja, but the project was unfortunately cancelled.
Undeterred, Kajol continued to pursue her passion for acting and made her debut at the age of sixteen with the film Bekhudi in 1992, while still in school. She eventually quit school to focus on her acting career.
Kajol's film career took off with the release of Rahul Rawail's Bekhudi in 1992, followed by a string of successful films like Baazigar, Yeh Dillagi, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which cemented her position as a leading star in the 1990s.
Her performances in films like Gupt: The Hidden Truth and Dushman earned her critical acclaim, while her role in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... won her multiple awards. She took a brief hiatus from the industry before returning with the romantic thriller Fanaa in 2006.
Kajol's subsequent films, including My Name Is Khan, Dilwale, and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. She also ventured into television, appearing on the reality show Rock-N-Roll Family alongside her husband Ajay Devgn and mother Tanuja.
In addition to her acting career, Kajol is also involved in various business ventures, including her role as the manager of Devgn Entertainment and Software Ltd. and the supervisor of Cineexplore, a filmmaking-related portal.
Kajol has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to Indian cinema, including six Filmfare Awards, five Screen Awards, four Zee Cine Awards, and one Bollywood Movie Award. She has also been honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Award and the Swabhimani Mumbaikar Award.
Kajol has been listed as one of the top actresses in Bollywood by various publications, including Box Office India and Rediff. She has also been recognized for her social work, receiving the Karamveer Puraskar in 2007 for her efforts in educating underprivileged children.
In her personal life, Kajol is married to actor Ajay Devgn, whom she started dating during the filming of Gundaraj in 1994. The couple tied the knot on February 24, 1999, in a traditional Maharashtrian wedding ceremony.
