Kajol Turns 51: Her Net Worth, Top Movies, Latest And Upcoming Projects
Happy Birthday Kajol: On her 51st birthday, we celebrate her Bollywood journey — her ₹249 crore net worth, iconic movies like DDLJ, and exciting lineup of new projects and shows.
Kajol, a name every Bollywood fanatic instantly recognises, is turning 51 today, August 5. The actress, who made her debut in the industry in 1992 with Bekhudi, has been an integral part of Hindi cinema for nearly three decades now. With Bollywood classics like Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham to her name, she is undoubtedly one of the most successful and versatile actresses the industry has seen.
On her birthday, let's have a look at her net worth, top movies, latest films and upcoming projects.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kajol's net worth is $30 million, which is roughly around Rs 249 crore. Besides her acting career, the actress also earns a significant amount of her wealth from brand endorsements and social media posts. She took up the role of a producer in 2014 with the Marathi period movie titled Vitti Dandu.
Kajol lives in a lavish bungalow named Shiv Shakti with her husband, actor Ajay Devgn, and their kids Yug and Nysa, in Mumbai's Juhu. The property is estimated to be around Rs 60 crore.
Besides this, she also owns an apartment in Powai and two other apartments in Juhu. The couple also owns a house in London. She also has a collection of luxury cars, like a BMW X7 and an Audi Q7.
Happy Birthday Kajol: Top Movies
In her career spanning over three decades, Kajol has appeared in some of the best Bollywood movies, which turned out to be classics. Here are her top 5 performances.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995): Hands down, DDLJ is one of the most iconic Bollywood movies. Directed by Aditya Chopra, the film was a commercial as well as a critical success. Featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as the lead pair, DDLJ tells the love story of Raj and Simran, who fall in love during a vacation in Europe and the challenges they overcome to get married.
My Name Is Khan (2010): Directed by Karan Johar, My Name Is Khan stars Shah Rukh Khan in the titular role and Kajol as his wife. The social drama tells the story of a Muslim immigrant with Asperger's syndrome who decides to meet the President of the US, after his family falls apart following the 9/11 attacks.
Baazigar (1993): The neo-noir action thriller directed by Abbas-Mustan stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil and Raakhee. Baazigar, which revolves around a young man's quest for revenge on a wealthy businessman, was Kajol's first commercial success.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998): Set across two timelines, the romantic comedy drama tells the story of two college best friends, Rahul and Anjali. The latter falls in love with Rahul, but he had eyes only for Tina. Directed by Karan Johar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Salman Khan and others.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001): The classic rich man, poor woman trope revolves around the story of Rahul, who is disowned by his father after he marries a girl below their family status. Years later, Rahul's younger brother plans to bring the entire family together. The film featured an ensemble cast of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan.
Kajol's Latest Movies
Kajol had two back-to-back releases in recent months. First, she was seen in the mythological horror film Maa, directed by Vishal Furia. Set in the same universe as R. Madhavan's Shaitaan, the film follows a mother-daughter duo who visit their hometown after the woman's husband dies mysteriously.
The duo soon discover a demonic curse on their family, which puts their lives at risk. Besides Kajol, Maa also features Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, and Kherin Sharma. The film was released in theatres on June 27.
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More recently, Kajol was seen in the action thriller Sarzameen, co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Set in Kashmir, the film revolves around the story of an Army man who discovers that his estranged son has joined a militant group. Sarzameen premiered on JioHotstar on July 25.
Kajol's Upcoming Projects
Kajol currently has Maharagni: Queen of Queens in the pipeline. Directed by Charan Tej Uppalapati in his directorial debut, it stars Kajol in the title role, who is on a mission for vengeance. Alongside her, we will see Prabhu Deva, Naseeruddin Shah, Jisshu Sengupta, Aditya Seal, and Chhaya Kadam. Its release date is yet to be announced. She has the second season of the legal drama, The Trial, in her kitty as well.
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Besides this, the actress will also be seen in a new avatar as a host on Prime Video's new original talk show, titled Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, alongside Twinkle Khanna.
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