Kajol will next be seen in 'Helicopter Eela' which is slated to release on September 7
The talented actress Kajol Devgan, without whose presence the 90's era seems unimaginable, turned a year older on Sunday.
It is her big day today, not only because she is ringing in her 44th birthday, but also because the trailer of her upcoming film Helicopter Eela is all set to release on the special day.
The birthday girl will be returning to the big screen after a year with Helicopter Eela, which is produced by husband Ajay Devgn, and will see the actress playing the role of a single mother, who is also an aspiring singer.
Daughter of Tanuja, Kajol started her acting career 26 years ago with 1992 film Bekhudi opposite Kamal Sadanah, but her most popular pairing has always been with Shah Rukh Khan.
From Baazigar to Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and even Dilwale, Kajol and SRK are always been a delight to watch on the big screen, and fans and followers wait with bated breath to see the two together.
Albeit, more than two decades have passed since Kajol made her Bollywood debut, the obsession surrounding her refuses to fade away.
During her highly successful career, the My Name is Khan actress has a horde of sincere, loyal and loving fans, thanks to her confident screen presence, charismatic disposition and unparalleled acting abilities.
The feisty actress has always worked on her own terms, never tried being a size zero or a fashionable diva and even sported an unibrow on the big screen for the longest time.
The actress, who is has been in the industry for such a long time, has always been choosy about the kind of work she does. and has made really brave choices which will be remembered for generations to come.
On the personal front, Kajol began dating fellow actor, Ajay Devgn, in 1994, while filming Gundaraj and subsequently got married to him on February 24, 1999 and have two kids–daughter Nysa and son Yug.
As Kajol turns a year older, here are some of the unknown facts about the actress that will help you know her better and love her even more!
1. Acting over studies
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Kajol made her acting debut with Bekhudi, while still in school. She subsequently quit her studies to pursue acting
2. Kads and not Kajol!
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Kajol's mother Tanuja calls her Kads and used to term her a very mischievous kid
3. Not Ajay, but Kajol went down on her knees!
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Ajay Devgn never proposed to Kajol. It was Kajol who wanted to marry him and proposed to him
4. The actress has suffered a miscarriage
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In 2001, Kajol was pregnant with her first child, but she suffered a miscarriage. She then gave birth to daughter Nysa in 2003 and son Yug in 2010
5. A social worker...
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In addition to acting in films, Kajol is a social activist and is noted for her work with widows and children. For her work as an activist, the actress received the Karmaveer Puraskaar in 2008
6. The Padma Shri awardee
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In 2011, the Government of India awarded Kajol with the Padma Shri.
The actress is also one of the four Bollywood stars alongside Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan and Shahrukh Khan, whose miniature doll is in Harrods in Knightsbridge, London
