The most famous Bollywood actress, Kajol was born on August 5, 1975 in Mumbai, India. Here parents are Shomu Mukherjee, film producer and actress Tanuja. Kajol Her father and uncles ruled in the arena of producing films and her mother Tanuja, aunt Nutan and grandmother Shobhana Samarth were established actresses par excellence.

Kajol took up films more as a hobby pursuit than a career choice. The pre-requisites of a Bollywood actress, like a light complexion, dancing abilities, a slim and slender silhouette, chiselled features, all this Kajol did not enjoy. But she was an individual who did not fear to voice her thoughts and opinions, had loads of confidence, and oozed talent.

Kajol made film debut in “Bekhudi”. Then She appeared in “Yeh Dillagi” which established her credentials as an actress. Her performance in the film made people sit up and notice the spontaneity and confidence she oozed.

There was no looking back. With every passing day her order rose and she became a star. She was probably the only star after Hema Malini who could carry an entire film on her shoulders, the only actress in the recent crop on whom distributors and producers could bank on for returns.

The best actress, Kajol often paired on-screen with actor Shah Rukh Khan. In fact, each of her five movies with him (Baazigar, Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Kabhi Khushie Kabhi Gham) have all gone on to become super-hits and blockbusters.

At the peak of her career, in her usual carefree approach to making decisions in life, she decided to tie the nuptial knot and move away from the camera for sometime. Not even once did the thought of the consequences marriage could mean to her career irk her. She was in love and wanted to marry. It was that simple. Her wedding to Ajay Devgan was a quiet affair where only a few close friends and relatives were invited.