| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Kajol Mukherjee |
| Nickname | Kads |
| Profession | Actress |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 161 cm in meters- 1.61 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 3” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 57 kg in Pounds- 126 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-28-34 |
| Eye Colour | Hazel |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 5 August 1974 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 48 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | St. Joseph’s Convent School, Panchgani, Maharashtra |
| College | Did not attend |
| Educational Qualification | School dropout |
| Debut | Film Debut: Bekhudi (1992) TV Debut: Rock-N-Roll Family (2008, as a judge) |
| Family | Father– Late Shomu Mukherjee (Filmmaker) Mother– Tanuja (Actress) Brother– N/A Sister– Tanishaa Mukherjee (Younger, Actress) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | 5/6, Sheetal Apartments, Ground Floor, Opposite Chandan Cinema, Juhu, Mumbai 45/D Malgari Road, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Reading, Knitting |
| Controversy | Her longtime friendship with Karan Johar ended in 2016, and the reason behind it was the Diwali clash of her husband Ajay’s Shivaay and Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Karan also said that he will never be friends with Kajol again. However, the reconciliation began when Kajol liked a post of Karan’s twins Yash and Roohi. According to reports, she also invited him to a party, where they ended their differences. |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Pizza, Spaghetti Salad with Olives and French Fries |
| Actor | Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actress | Sridevi |
| Film(s) | Bollywood: Sholay, Chaalbaaz Hollywood: Casablanca, Ironman 3, Gone With The Wind |
| Director | Aditya Chopra |
| Book | Notes to Myself: My Struggle to Become a Person by Hugh Prather |
| Color | White |
| Perfume | Cool Waters |
| Destination | Europe |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Karthik (South Indian Actor) Ajay Devgan (Bollywood Actor) |
| Husband | Ajay Devgan, Actor (1999-present) |
| Marriage Date | 24 February 1999 |
| Children | Daughter– Nysa Son– Yug |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Mercedes Benz SUV |
| Assets/Properties [1]Hindustan Times [2]Mint | • She owns a property in Powai that spreads out to 771 sq ft and is on the 21st floor of the Atlantis project in Hiranandani Gardens.
• In January 2022, she purchased two apartments in Mumbai’s Juhu’s Ananya building. Reportedly, the apartments are said to be located on the 10th floor of the building, and their combined cost is Rs. 11.95 crore. • Kajol purchased an office space in the Signature Building located in Oshiwara, Mumbai, on 29 August 2023. The property was valued at Rs. 7.64 crores, and she paid a stamp duty of Rs. 45.85 lakhs on 25 August 2023. |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Rs. 9-12 crore/film (INR) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $16 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kajol
- Does Kajol Smoke?: No
- Kajol does not drink alcohol.
- Kajol has a mixed heritage, with one parent being Bengali and the other Maharashtrian.
- While she is fluent in Marathi, speaking Bengali poses challenges for her.
- At the young age of 16, she embarked on her acting career while simultaneously attending school.
- During a portfolio shoot in 1992, the team initially intended to eliminate the middle brow feature. However, Mickey Contractor, a renowned Bollywood makeup artist, advised against it, recognizing that Kajol’s unibrow or joined eyebrows were a distinctive attribute that should be preserved. Kajol Unibro, also referred to as joined eyebrows, encompasses a distinct style where the eyebrows connect in the middle.
- Their paths crossed on the sets of the movie Gundaraj (1995) in the scenic town of Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra), where they first laid eyes on each other. At the outset, she wasn’t particularly fond of him; however, as they spent 15 days working together, their hearts intertwined, and love blossomed between them.
- She shares a joint record with her aunt and former actress Nutan for both having won the Best Actress Filmfare Awards 5 times.
- She is related to Bollywood celebrities such as Rani Mukerji, Sharbani Mukherji, Raj Mukherjee, and Mohnish Bahl, as they are her cousins.
- If she hadn’t become an actress, she would have pursued a career in psychiatry.
- Kajol considers her portrayal of Isha Diwan in the film Gupt (1997) to be her most challenging role to date. This iconic performance earned her the distinction of being the first Indian actress to win a Filmfare Award for a negative role. Gupt: Kajol’s Villainous Character.
- In 2001, she became pregnant for the first time, but unfortunately experienced a miscarriage.
- In addition to her acting career, she actively engages in social activism and has gained recognition for her efforts towards empowering widows and children.
- The United Kingdom launched miniature dolls of Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Kajol in 2006.
- In 2008, she was honored with the Karamveer Puraskar award for her notable contributions to society.
- She has a strong passion for reading.
- She has zero cooking skills.
- She is a social butterfly and enjoys spending time with women significantly older than herself.
- Despite being offered a role in 3 Idiots (2009), she declined the opportunity due to her dissatisfaction with the assigned character.
- Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan made history in 2010 as they became the first Indian actors to receive an invitation from NASDAQ to commence the American stock exchange. They both graced NASDAQ with their presence.
- In 2011, she received the esteemed Padma Shri Award as a mark of great honor.
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), her most successful film, has achieved the remarkable feat of being screened continuously for over 1000 weeks at a single cinema, Maratha Mandir in Mumbai. Currently, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is being exhibited at Maratha Mandir.
- She has a preference for online shopping and does not pay much attention to brand names.
- Kajol cleared her Instagram on June 8, 2023, by deleting all her posts, and announced that she would be taking a break from social media. She mentioned facing a challenging phase in her life without providing further information. However, some netizens speculated that this move was a promotional tactic for her upcoming Hindi adaptation of the American courtroom drama, The Good Wife.
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