Kajol is celebrating her birthday today. Kajol is one of the most popular and top actresses in India.
Kajol was one of the leading actresses of the 90s and had delivered many successful films. Kajol has been a powerful performer and has given many solid performances. She has won 5 Filmfare Awards for Best Actress (tie with her maternal aunt Nutan) which is the most by any actress.
Kajol and SRK are regarded as romance icons. The duo have collaborated for 7 films and have a success ratio of 100%.
SRK and Kajol are amongst one of the most loved pairs in Indian Cinema. The magical chemistry of Kajol and SRK is loved by many.
On this special day, have a look below at their wonderful collaborations over the years:
1] Baazigar (1993)
Baazigar marked the 1st collaboration between the Blockbuster duo of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Baazigar was Kajol’s 1st commercial success at the Box Office. The film not only proved to be important for Kajol but also for SRK and Shilpa Shetty. Baazigar was the 4th highest grossing film of the year. Kajol played the role of a young woman who falls in love with her sister’s murderer, unaware of his identity.
2] Karan Arjun (1995)
Kajol and SRK collaborated for the 2nd time in Rakesh Roshan’s masala action film Karan Arjun. Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan were the lead actors and Kajol played the leading lady along with Mamta Kulkarni. Kajol was casted opposite SRK. The film became very popular among the masses. The film collected 25 cr at the Box Office and was declared as a blockbuster. The film was the 2nd highest grossing film of the year.
3] Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
DDLJ is a film which needs no introduction. DDLJ proved to be a landmark film in Kajol’s career. SRK and Kajol delivered 3rd consecutive big hit with DDLJ. DDLJ is a classic film and iconic love story ever made in Indian Cinema. Kajol as Simran is regarded as one of the most iconic characters in Indian Cinema. DDLJ established Kajol and SRK as romance icons. The film was the highest grosser of the year and was declared an All Time Blockbuster. DDLJ is Kajol’s biggest hit till date in terms of footfalls. DDLJ was the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra. The year 1995 belonged to SRK and Kajol.
4] Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was another Blockbuster from the duo of SRK and Kajol. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was Karan Johar’s debut film as a director. Kajol and SRK’s magical chemistry was once again loved by the viewers. This film registered a huge footfall of more than 3.5 cr and is Kajol’s 2nd biggest hit till date in terms of footfalls. Kajol played the role of a tomboyish college student who is secretly in love with her best friend. Kajol’s transformation in the film left the viewers stunned. Kajol as Anjali is regarded as one of her finest acts.
5] Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
K3G is one of the finest family dramas made in Bollywood. KJO is known for making films with a huge star cast which can be only imagined in dreams. K3G had Amitabh Bachchan, SRK, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Jaya Bachchan in the lead roles. K3G was another huge blockbuster in the Domestic market as well as in the Overseas. Kajol played a young Punjabi woman in the film who falls for a wealthy man.
6] My Name Is Khan (2010)
My Name Is Khan is undoubtedly Kajol’s career best film. The blockbuster trio of SRK, Kajol and KJO delivered a hard-hitting classic this time. Karan Johar, who is known for making family dramas, went out of his comfort zone and delivered this hard-hitting classic. The film was a huge hit in International markets. The film had a solid story of one man embarking on a journey to change people’s perception towards his community. The film gave a timeless and universal message about peace, communal harmony and unity. The film had a meaningful music album which was well received. The film got global recognition and is considered as one of the greatest films in World Cinema.
Rohit Shetty’s action comedy Dilwale (2015) marked the 7th collaboration between SRK and Kajol. Dilwale despite facing a clash with Bajirao Mastani emerged as a commercial success at the Box Office. Dilwale was a huge hit in the Overseas. The film also had Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles.
We at Film Window wish Kajol a very Happy Birthday and a successful year ahead.
