Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Simran โ Iconic Romance
Greatest Bollywood Film
Actress ยท Icon ยท DDLJ Legend
Kajol, born on 5 August 1974 in Mumbai, belongs to the legendary Mukherjee-Samarth film family. She made her debut at 17 and quickly established herself as one of Bollywood's most naturally talented actresses โ known for her expressive eyes, infectious laugh and complete lack of affectation.
Her back-to-back blockbusters with Shah Rukh Khan โ DDLJ, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and My Name Is Khan โ made them the most beloved on-screen pair in Bollywood history. She won the National Film Award for My Name Is Khan.
She married actor Ajay Devgn in 1999 and together they have two children: daughter Nysa and son Yug. Despite occasional sabbaticals, Kajol continues to deliver powerful performances that remind audiences why she is irreplaceable.
Simran โ Iconic Romance
Greatest Bollywood FilmAnjali โ Romance
Filmfare Best ActressMandira โ Drama
National Award WinnerAnjali โ Family Drama
BlockbusterMeera โ Action Romance
โน376 Cr FilmSavitribai โ Historical
Acclaimed AppearanceKajol was born on 5 August 1974, making her 50 years old in 2025.
Kajol is married to actor Ajay Devgn. They married in February 1999.
Kajol lives in Juhu, Mumbai โ the neighbourhood she has called home throughout her career.
Kajol has two children: daughter Nysa Devgn (born 2003) and son Yug Devgn (born 2010).
Kajol's most iconic film is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), in which she plays Simran opposite Shah Rukh Khan's Raj. It ran for over 25 years at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir cinema.