Kajol

Born as Kajol Mukherjee on August 5th, 1974 in Mumbai's bustling film industry, the talented Indian actress is best known by her married name Kajol Devgan. She comes from a family steeped in cinema; her mother Tanuja Samarth and late father Shomu Mukherjee were both successful filmmakers. Over the years, Kajol has made a name for herself as one of India's most successful and highest-paid actresses, with six Filmfare Awards to her credit among twelve nominations. She shares this accolade with her late aunt Nutan, holding the record for most Best Actress wins at Filmfare with an impressive five.

Kajol's acting career began in 1992 with the romantic film "Bekhudi," starring alongside her mother Tanuja. She then found commercial success with the 1993 thriller "Baazigar." But it was her portrayal of Simran in the blockbuster romance "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (1995) that truly catapulted her into stardom. The film's story of love across cultures resonated with audiences worldwide, and Kajol's role as a conservative NRI was met with critical acclaim, earning her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

Kajol continued to captivate audiences with memorable roles throughout the 90s and into the new millennium. In "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998), she played the spirited Tina, a tomboy who transforms into a confident young woman, while in "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... "(2001), she portrayed a lower middle class Punjabi woman with warmth and depth. For her performance as a blind Kashmiri woman in the romantic thriller "Fanaa" (2006) and a divorced, single mother in the drama "My Name Is Khan" (2010), she received two more Filmfare Awards for Best Actress.

After taking a five-year sabbatical from full-time acting in 2001, Kajol returned to the silver screen with powerful performances in dramas such as "U Me Aur Hum" (2008) and "We Are Family" (2010), followed by a role in the comedy "Dilwale" (2015).

Away from the cameras, Kajol is a social activist who has been recognized for her work with widows and children, earning the Karmaveer Puraskaar in 2008. She's also involved in her family business, holding a managerial position at Devgn Entertainment and Software Ltd. On a more personal note, Kajol has been happily married to actor Ajay Devgn since 1999, and together they share two beautiful children.

In a career spanning over two decades, Kajol has shown time and again her versatility as an actress, earning accolades and admiration from audiences and critics alike. Her performances continue to captivate and inspire, solidifying her place in the pantheon of great Indian film actors.