Bollywood's favourite actress Kajol celebrates her birthday today.
And the good news is she has finally announced a comeback, in Kunal Kohli's next film, opposite Aamir Khan.
Test your knowledge of the feisty actress:
1. Name Kajol's daughter. a. Aliya b. Vanessa c. Nysa
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know? Kajol's wedding to Ajay Devgan was supposed to take place at a Gurudwara in Mumbai's suburban Juhu. Predictably, hoards of press and fans were waiting to get a glimpse of the couple. The venue was changed, at the last minute, for two reasons: First, Ajay lost his grandmother a few days before the wedding, so the couple didn't want a grand ceremony. Secondly, changing the venue at the last minute would help them avoid the media circus.
Correct! Did you know? Kajol's wedding to Ajay Devgan was supposed to take place in a Gurudwara in Mumbai's suburban Juhu. Predictably, hoards of press and fans were waiting to get a glimpse of the couple. But the venue was changed at the last minute, due to two reasons: First, Ajay lost his grandmother a few days before the wedding, so the couple didn't want a grand ceremony. Secondly, changing the venue at the last minute would help them avoid the media circus.
2. Which was Kajol's first film? a. Baazigar b. Bekhudi c. Yeh Dillagi
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Wrong! The correct answer is B. Did you know? Kajol started her career with this flop, but her acting was still appreciated in the film. She was just 16 at the time. The film led her to successes like Baazigar and Yeh Dillagi. After blockbusters like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kajol shot to the top.
Correct! Did you know? Kajol started her career with this flop but her acting was still appreciated in the film. She was just 16 at the time. The film led her to successes like Baazigar and Yeh Dillagi. After blockbusters like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kajol shot to the top.
3. Which famous actress is Kajol's mother? a. Tanuja b. Shobhana Samarth c. Nutan
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. Did you know? Kajol carries forward a deep-rooted familial tradition of great actresses. Shobhana Samarth, her grandmother, was one of the best actresses of her time. And there is little that has not been said about her superbly talented aunt, the beautiful Nutan. Her mother Tanuja was critically acclaimed as a powerful, realistic actress, and Kajol's cousin Rani Mukerji is the heroine currently ruling Bollywood.
Correct! Did you know? Kajol carries forward a deep-rooted familial tradition of great actresses. Shobhana Samarth, her grandmother, was one of the best actresses of her time. And there is little that has not been said about her superbly talented aunt, the beautiful Nutan. Her mother Tanuja was critically acclaimed as a powerful, realistic actress, and Kajol's cousin Rani Mukerji is the heroine currently ruling Bollywood.
4. What is Kajol's maiden name? a. Sircar b. Banerjee c. Mukherjee
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know? Kajol loathes the idea of being treated as a celebrity, and strives for as ordinary a life as possible. As a result, she's often rude to her adoring fans. She considers acting a hobby, and has frequently stated that she would leave the industry, without regret.
Correct! Did you know? Kajol loathes the idea of being treated as a celebrity, and strives for as ordinary a life as possible. As a result, she's often rude to her adoring fans. She considers acting a hobby, and has frequently stated that she would leave the industry, without regret.
5. In which Karan Johar film does Kajol have a special appearance? a. Kal Ho Naa Ho b. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham c. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. Did you know? Kajol's best on-screen pairing is with Shah Rukh Khan. Their terrific chemistry has ensured that each of their five films together -- Baazigar, Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham -- have been superhits.
Correct! Did you know? Kajol's best on-screen pairing is with Shah Rukh Khan. Their terrific chemistry has ensured that each of their five films together -- Baazigar, Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham -- have been superhits.
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