Kajol and Ajay Devgn worked together in 8, four of which were super flops, these films are....
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, lines between real and reel life are often blurred. The on-screen chemistry that we see in films is often idealised and hailed, and remains etched in the hearts of the audience. But if a real-life couple plays a romantic role on screen, it's even more appreciated and becomes a formula for a successful film. However, it's not always the case. But there is one real-life Bollywood couple who have done everything from intense drama to romantic tale together on screen, while some garnered a lot of love and attention, others turned out to be a flop.
The couple that we are talking about is none other than Ajay Devgn and Kajol. The duo has delivered 8 films together, 4 of which turned out to be a flop. Gundaraj
The first film that the duo did together was Gundaraj. It was released in the year 1995. It was an action drama; however, it did not perform well at the box office. Ishq
Following that, the pair delivered another film in 1996 titled Ishq. The multi-starrer film was a comedy-drama that also featured stars including Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla. The chemistry between Ajay and Kajol was widely hailed, and it turned out to be a blockbuster. Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha.
A year later, in 1999, they again delivered a superhit called Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha. The film further cemented their iconic pairing, and what's interesting is that during the shoot of this film, they were also dating in real life. Their sizzling off-screen also transcended on-screen, and the film turned out to be a blockbuster. Dil Kya Kare
In 1999, Kajol played Ajay's wife in Dil Kya Kare. Although the film received mixed reviews, it did well commercially and was declared a box office hit. Raju Chacha
In 2000, the duo appeared in the multi-starrer film 'Raju Chacha'. Despite featuring many big names in the film, it turned out to be a flop. U Me Aur Hum
In 2008, the duo appeared in the film U Me Aur Hum. In this film, Ajay wore the hat of both a director and an actor. While the plot had an emotional narrative, it couldn't resonate with the audience and turned out to be a flop. Toonpur Ka Superhero
Two years later, the duo again delivered a film in 2010 with Toonpur Ka Superhero. Unfortunately, this live-action-animated film which they again played husband and wife, also couldn't resonate with the audience and flopped at the box office. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior.
After delivering a streak of flops, the duo made a comeback with Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior in 2020. This film became a massive blockbuster with both of them receiving the much-needed appreciation.
Despite the highs and lows, Ajay Devgn and Kajol have always remained a fan-favourite couple, whether it's on screen or off screen.
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