Kajol, a beloved actress in Indian cinema, is celebrated for her lively persona, which has charmed viewers across numerous films. Her performances in the 90s, in particular, have made her a household name. Kajol has starred in many successful and blockbuster films throughout her career, often taking on leading roles. Born in Mumbai on August 5, 1974, to filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee and actress Tanuja, Kajol started her film journey with ‘Bekhudi’ in 1992. This launch marked the beginning of a successful career, with several of her films achieving blockbuster status.
These films not only achieved significant box office success but also became deeply ingrained in popular culture. As Kajol celebrates her 51st birthday, let’s revisit her 5 most successful films:
‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’: Released in 2020, the film featured Ajay Devgn and Kajol in the lead roles, directed by Om Raut and produced by Ajay Devgn. According to data from Bollywood Hungama, the film had a lifetime collection of 279.55 crores, establishing it as a blockbuster.
‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’: Released in 2001, the film starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jaya Bachchan. The film included a romance and a family narrative. According to Bollywood Hungama, the film’s lifetime collection was 55.65 crores, earning it blockbuster status.
‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’: Released in 1998, the film starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji in leading roles, with a guest appearance by Salman Khan. It was directed by Karan Johar and had a lifetime collection of 46.87 crores, making it a blockbuster.
‘Karan Arjun’: Released in 1995, the film was directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan, and starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Salman Khan, and Mamta Kulkarni. The film’s lifetime collection was 25.29 crores, earning it blockbuster status.
‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’: Released in 1995, the film was directed and produced by Aditya Chopra, and starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The story and songs of this film remain popular even today. The film had a lifetime collection of 53.31 crores, and it was an all-time blockbuster, setting numerous records. This film is still being shown in a Mumbai theatre.