Kajol Devgan (born 5 August 1974) known mononymously as Kajol, is an Indian film actress who predominantly works in Hindi cinema. Born into the Mukherjee-Samarth family, Kajol has established a successful career in Bollywood and is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in India. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, inluidng six Filmfare Awards, among eleven nominations, and along with her late aunt Nutan, holds the record for most Best Actress wins at Filmfare, with five. In 2011, the Government of India awarded her with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour of the country.
