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Kajol has shifted away from traditional romantic roles toward intense, high-concept thrillers and digital platforms. Maharagni: Queen of Queens
These roles targeted a sophisticated, urban streaming demographic, separating her brand from mindless commercial cinema and placing it squarely in the realm of high-concept digital drama. Syndication and Global Reach Kajol has shifted away from traditional romantic roles
The year 1995 was a turning point. In Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), Kajol gave life to Simran, the quintessential girl caught between tradition and love. The film's unprecedented success—it ran for over 20 years in a Mumbai cinema—turned her into a household name. She followed this with a stellar performance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) as the spirited tomboy Anjali, and soon after, cemented her dramatic prowess with the family saga Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). These performances established her as a leading star of the '90s and earned her multiple Filmfare Awards. In Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), Kajol gave
Apart from her acting career, Kajol is also known to be an avid sports enthusiast. One of her favorite sports is snooker, a cue sport that requires skill, strategy, and focus. Snooker, a popular game in India and other parts of the world, has gained a significant following, and Kajol is among those who appreciate the game's intricacies. These performances established her as a leading star
In 2025, Kajol co-hosted a celebrity chat show titled Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle alongside Twinkle Khanna. While the show featured big-name guests like Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Alia Bhatt, it quickly drew sharp criticism on forums like Reddit. Critics accused the duo of being “insufferable,” constantly interrupting their guests, and talking more about themselves than letting the celebrities speak. One Reddit user wrote, “Being a host requires the bare minimum ability to listen to another person. Both Twinkle and Kajol lack that because they think they are already the smartest person in the room”.