Mumbai: Actress Kajol received an outpouring of love and warm wishes from her friends and colleagues in the industry as she celebrated her 50th birthday.
Prominent celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonali Bendre, Manish Malhotra, and Manisha Koirala, took to social media to convey their heartfelt messages.
Kareena posted a monochrome picture of Kajol on her Instagram stories, accompanied by a sweet birthday message: “Happy birthday to the loveliest @kajol.”
Sonali also shared a mesmerising snap of Kajol on her Instagram stories, writing, “Wishing you so much love and best wishes always @kajol.”
Renowned designer Manish Malhotra reminisced about their long-standing friendship and professional collaboration.
He shared a series of unseen pictures with Kajol on Instagram, capturing their special bond.
In the first photo, Kajol and Manish are twinning in black and posing for the camera.
Manish captioned the post: “My dearest @kajol, happy birthday… there is just no one like you. We have worked together and been friends since 1992 and you are the same: warm and wonderful. Lots and lots of love.”
Kajol responded in the comments, saying: “And the same goes for you… love you so much… thank you thank you thank you.”
The heartfelt messages from her peers reflect the deep admiration and affection Kajol commands in the Hindi film industry.
As she celebrates another year, fans also joined in to wish her happiness and continued success.
A fan commented, “Happy 50 @kajol my favourite actress.”
Kajol, the daughter of Tanuja and Shomu Mukherjee, made her acting debut in 1992 with Bekhudi.
She gained widespread recognition with the romantic thriller Baazigar, directed by Abbas-Mustan, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Shilpa Shetty.
Her career boasts a series of cult hit movies, including Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Gupt, Ishq, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…, Fanaa, My Name Is Khan, and Dilwale.
Recently, the actress appeared in the anthology film Lust Stories 2, directed by R. Balki, Konkona Sen Sharma, Amit Ravindernath Sharma, and Sujoy Ghosh. She also starred in the legal drama The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha directed by Suparn Verma.
Her upcoming projects include Sarzameen, Do Patti, Maa, and Maharani – Queen of Queens.
On the personal front, Kajol is married to actor Ajay Devgn. The couple tied the knot February 24, 1999, in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony. They have a daughter, Nysa, and a son, Yug.
