Actor
Kajol Movies, Cast & Biography
Kajol (born August 5, 1974) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. Born into the Mukherjee-Samarth film family, she made her acting debut in the romance *Bekhudi* (1992) and had her first commercial breakthrough with the thriller…
- Born
- 5 August 1974
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 2 films
Biography
Who is Kajol?
Kajol (born August 5, 1974) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. Born into the Mukherjee-Samarth film family, she made her acting debut in the romance *Bekhudi* (1992) and had her first commercial breakthrough with the thriller *Baazigar* (1993). She subsequently established herself as a leading actress with roles in *Yeh Dillagi* (1994), *Karan Arjun* (1995), *Ishq* (1997), and *Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha* (1998). Her performance as an antagonist in *Gupt: The Hidden Truth* (1997) earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Villain. Over her career, Kajol received five Filmfare Awards for Best Actress for her performances in the romantic drama *Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge* (1995), the romance *Kuch Kuch Hota Hai* (1998), the family drama *Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...* (2001), the romantic thriller *Fanaa* (2006), and the drama *My Name Is Khan* (2010). In 2011, the Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri. Her later feature releases included *Dilwale* (2015), *Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior* (2020), and *Salaam Venky* (2022). Kajol expanded into streaming television and production with the family drama *Tribhanga* (2021) and the legal drama series *The Trial* (2023). She subsequently starred in the mystery thriller *Do Patti* (2024), the mythological horror film *Maa* (2025), and the action thriller *Sarzameen* (2025), while also co-hosting and executive producing the unscripted series *Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle* (2025).
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Kajol film guides
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Filmography
Notable credits
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge1995Simran Singh
- My Name Is Khan2010Mandira Rathod Khan
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham2001Anjali Sharma Raichand
- Kal Ho Naa Ho2003Special Appearance in "Maahi Ve" Song
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai1998Anjali Sharma
- Om Shanti Om2007Self
- Dilwale2015Meera Malik
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi2008Special Appearance in "Phir Milenge…
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna2006Piano dancer (uncredited--special…
- Fanaa2006Zooni Ali Beg
Credit list from TMDB. Sorted by audience votes.
Questions
Frequently asked
Kajol was born in which country?
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What is Kajol best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 2 credited films in the MovieState library.
Which Kajol films can I read about here?
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), My Name Is Khan (2010).

