Kajol

Modern 1992–present

One of the most spirited and expressive actresses of her generation, Kajol became the face of the 1990s romance opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Her natural, unaffected screen presence made her enormously relatable. She remains a beloved and selective performer.

Honours: Padma Shri; six Filmfare Awards.

Filmography

The 1990s

1995

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Romance Dir. Aditya Chopra

The definitive Bollywood romance — the longest-running film in cinema history.

1993

Baazigar

Thriller Dir. Abbas–Mustan

SRK’s breakout as a charming anti-hero.

Signature Roles

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

My Name Is Khan

Fanaa

Best known for: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai · My Name Is Khan · Fanaa · Baazigar

Did You Know?

“Bollywood” blends “Bombay” (now Mumbai) with “Hollywood” — but the industry’s formal name is simply Hindi cinema.
Raja Harishchandra (1913) by Dadasaheb Phalke is regarded as the first full-length Indian feature film.
Alam Ara (1931) was India’s first sound film — the “talkie” that introduced song and dialogue to Indian screens.

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