Birthday:
08-05-1974
(50 years)
Birthplace:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Biography
Kajol (born Kajol Mukherjee, 5 August 1974), also known by her married name Kajol Devgan, is an Indian film actress, who predominantly works in Hindi cinema. Born in Mumbai to the Mukherjee-Samarth family, she is the daughter of actress Tanuja Samarth and late filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee. Regarded as one of India's most successful and highest-paid actresses, Kajol is the recipient of numerous accolades, including six Filmfare Awards, among twelve nominations. Along with her late aunt Nutan, she 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.
After making her acting debut in the 1992 romance Bekhudi, with her mother Kajol had her first commercial success with the 1993 thriller Baazigar. She rose to prominence by featuring as the female lead in five of India's annually top-grossing romances—Yeh Dillagi (1994), Ishq (1997), Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)—and received wide critical recognition for playing against type in the 1997 mystery film Gupt: The Hidden Truth, that earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Villain, and the 1998 psychological thriller Dushman. Her acclaimed portrayal of a conservative NRI in the blockbuster romance Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), a tomboy in the blockbuster romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), a lower middle class Punjabi woman in the blockbuster melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), a blind Kashmiri woman in the romantic thriller Fanaa (2006) and a divorced, single mother in the drama My Name Is Khan (2010) garnered her five Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. Following a five-year sabbatical from full-time acting in 2001, Kajol received praise for portraying the lead female roles in the dramas U Me Aur Hum (2008) and We Are Family (2010), and the comedy Dilwale (2015).
In addition to acting in films, Kajol is a social activist and is noted for her work with widows and children, for which she received the Karmaveer Puraskaar in 2008. She has featured as a talent judge for Zee TV's reality show Rock-N-Roll Family and holds a managerial position at Devgn Entertainment and Software Ltd. Kajol has been married to actor Ajay Devgn since 1999, with whom she has two children.
After making her acting debut in the 1992 romance Bekhudi, with her mother Kajol had her first commercial success with the 1993 thriller Baazigar. She rose to prominence by featuring as the female lead in five of India's annually top-grossing romances—Yeh Dillagi (1994), Ishq (1997), Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)—and received wide critical recognition for playing against type in the 1997 mystery film Gupt: The Hidden Truth, that earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Villain, and the 1998 psychological thriller Dushman. Her acclaimed portrayal of a conservative NRI in the blockbuster romance Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), a tomboy in the blockbuster romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), a lower middle class Punjabi woman in the blockbuster melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), a blind Kashmiri woman in the romantic thriller Fanaa (2006) and a divorced, single mother in the drama My Name Is Khan (2010) garnered her five Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. Following a five-year sabbatical from full-time acting in 2001, Kajol received praise for portraying the lead female roles in the dramas U Me Aur Hum (2008) and We Are Family (2010), and the comedy Dilwale (2015).
In addition to acting in films, Kajol is a social activist and is noted for her work with widows and children, for which she received the Karmaveer Puraskaar in 2008. She has featured as a talent judge for Zee TV's reality show Rock-N-Roll Family and holds a managerial position at Devgn Entertainment and Software Ltd. Kajol has been married to actor Ajay Devgn since 1999, with whom she has two children.
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Act like Anjali Sharma Raichand
event2001 star_border 7.7
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Years after his father disowns his adopted brother for marrying a woman of lower social standing, a young man goes on a mission to reunite his family.
Salaam Venky
Act like Sujata
event2022 star_border 6.5
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Sujata, an ideal mother, who battles the most challenging situations one can ever face with a smile.
U Me Aur Hum
Act like Piya
event2008 star_border 5.9
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The movie starts with Ajay (Ajay Devgan) telling a boy that he should make his move on a girl he likes. The boy (who is his son) tells him that if he can go woo another older lady, he will tell the girl he likes about his feelings.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Act like Anjali Sharma
event1998 star_border 7.4
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Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him.
Fanaa
Act like Zooni Ali Beg
event2006 star_border 6.7
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Zooni Ali Beg is a blind Kashmiri girl who travels without her parents for the first time with a dance troupe to Delhi to perform in a ceremony for independence day. On her journey, she meets Rehan Khan, a casanova and tour guide who flirts with her. Although her friends warn Zooni about him, she cannot resist falling in love with him and he takes her on a private tour of New Delhi. But there is more to Rehan than meets the eye and Zooni will have to make a heartbreaking decision.
My Name Is Khan
Act like Mandira Rathod Khan
event2010 star_border 8
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Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX who treat him as a terrorist because of his condition and his race.
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Act like Piano dancer (uncredited--special appearance)
event2006 star_border 6.4
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Dev and Maya are both married to different people. Settled into a life of domestic ritual, and convinced that they are happy in their respective relationships, they still yearn for something deeper and more meaningful, which is precisely what they find in each other.
Ishq
Act like Kajal
event1997 star_border 6.3
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Harbans Rai and Ranjit Rai are two wealthy businessmen who absolutely *loathe* poverty and poor people . As fate would have it , Harbans Rai's daughter Madhu falls for a poor mechanic Raja while Ranjit Rai's son Ajay romances a poor girl Kajal . When Harbans and Ranjit come to know of it they try various ways to separate the lovers.
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
Act like Sanjana
event1998 star_border 6.1
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Sanjana loves Rahul, but Rahul treats Sanjana as a friend. He is attracted to Nisha, and announces that he will be marrying her soon. Sanjana does not take kindly to this, and in her heart hopes to make Rahul change his mind. She hires Shekhar to be her lover/boyfriend, and go out with her, so as to make Rahul jealous. This does not work, Rahul is drawn even closer to Nisha, and Shekhar finds himself falling in love with Sanjana. Sanjana finds herself getting attracted to Shekhar, only to find out that the police, especially Inspector Khan, would like to arrest Shekhar for criminal activities
We Are Family
Act like Maya
event2010 star_border 5.8
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Maya is the perfect mother. Her life revolves around her three children, Aleya, Ankush, and Anjali. Who thinks nothing much then the world of her. Despite being divorced from her husband, Aman. Maya has ensured that everything runs smoothly in her house, under her watch, and that they continue to remain a happy family unit. However, when Aman introduces his girlfriend, Shreya a career oriented woman, who has a lot to learn about children's, to the family, the situation immediately takes an unexpected turn. When an incident changes their lives drastically, bringing the two women under the same roof, they find themselves putting to test an unusual situation; can two mothers make a home?
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Act like Muskaan Thakur
event1998 star_border 6.2
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A wealthy collegian falls in love with an heir apparent, but her domineering cousin orders her to end the affair.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Act like Simran Singh
event1995 star_border 8.5
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Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his hands, to claim his lady love under the noses of her whole family. Thus begins a saga.
Baazigar
Act like Priya Chopra
event1993 star_border 6.8
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A young man with a vendetta against a business tycoon seduces and kills his eldest daughter and then proceeds to his younger daughter but she begins to suspect her new lover's ulterior motive.
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
Act like Megha
event1999 star_border 5.8
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Vishwanath is a multi-millionaire industrialist, who lives in a palatial house, with his only chid, a son named Vijay. Vijay has been literally born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and indulges in life's temptations and weaknesses to the extreme. Vishwanath would like his son to get married and be responsible. Vijay agrees to get married on condition that his future bride sign an agreement that the marriage is on a trial basis for one year, and thereafter is Vijay does not fall in love with her, the marriage gets annulled. Vishwanath asks his personal assistant, Megha, to quit her job and marry Vijay, but Megha refuses. Megha comes from a poor family, consisting of her mom, two other sisters, and one brother. Written by Shrikant
Lust Stories 2
Act like Devyani Singh
event2023 star_border 5.7
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Four eminent Indian directors explore sex, desire and love through short films in this sequel to 2018's Emmy-nominated 'Lust Stories'.
Karan Arjun
Act like Sonia Saxena
event1995 star_border 6.7
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Karan and Arjun reincarnate in the different parts of the country. But the faith of their previous mother brings them together in order to avenge their death.
Minsara Kanavu
Act like Priya Amalraj
event1997 star_border 6.7
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Priya decides that she wants to be a nun, much to the horror of her father and Thomas, the boy who is in love with her. Thomas decides to enlist the help of Deva to change her mind.
Do Patti
Act like Vidya Jyothi (VJ)
event2024 star_border 7
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A puzzling investigation leads a no-nonsense cop down a dark path involving the vicious rivalry between twin sisters and the volatile man they both love.
Yeh Dillagi
Act like Sapna
event1994 star_border 6.1
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Sapna, the daughter of a rich family's chauffeur, fantasizes about wealth and romance. When the family's younger playboy son falls for her, his parents and his responsible, workaholic older brother Vijay vow to break the couple up. However, things quickly become complicated when Vijay finds himself developing feelings for Sapna as well.
Hulchul
Act like Sharmili
event1995 star_border 8.1
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A troubled ACP adopts a young poor child named Deva whose mother and father died. When he grows up, he helps his adopted father as a police officer and ACP to solve various crimes around town to save his job and protect his family. Deva should not only help his father by tracking down a mob or fight gang members, but he has to release his half-brother Karan from police custody after he is framed for murder.
Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi
Act like Tina Khanna / Sweety Khanna
event2001 star_border 6
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This story revolves around the lives of two look-alike sisters, who are brought up separately by their estranged parents, who had separated due to a misunderstandings when the girls were little. The twins meet, find out about their backgrounds, and decide to switch places
Toonpur Ka Superrhero
Act like Priya Kumar
event2010 star_border 4.8
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There is trouble brewing in the land of cartoons-Toonpur. The good guys of Toonpur and the bad guys are at constant war. That's when Devtoons decide to take superstar action hero Aditya's help and get him down to Toonpur. But things are not as simple as the Devtoons had thought.
Sarzameen
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A family, in the middle of a rising insurgency in Kashmir, and a terrible secret linking the two.
Dushman
Act like Sonia/Naina Saigal
event1998 star_border 5.7
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According to police records, a daredevil, Gokul Pandit is on the loose. He would attempts to rape and kill young and beautiful girls who are alone.
Om Shanti Om
Act like Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
event2007 star_border 7.1
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Reincarnated 30 years after being killed in a suspicious on-set fire, a small-time actor is determined to punish the person who ignited the blaze.
Udhaar Ki Zindagi
Act like Sita
event1994 star_border 9
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The film is a remake of the Telugu movie Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991). This was Kajol's first author-backed role, which was critically acclaimed
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
Act like Isha Diwan
event1997 star_border 6.5
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When Governor Jaisingh Sinha is murdered, the needle of suspicion points towards his estranged step-son, Sahil. Now Sahil must prove his innocence and find out who the real killer is.
Dilwale
Act like Meera Malik
event2015 star_border 6.6
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Raj is a Mafia member. One day he meet a girl (Meera) while chasing by his rival gang and falls in love with her. Later he finds out that this girl is the daughter of the leader of his rival gang. Yet their love story continues until he was shot by his girlfriend upon a deep misunderstanding. After that incident these two lovers lives separate until their siblings fallen in love. With this new love story their paths intertwines again.
Bambai Ka Babu
Act like Neha
event1996 star_border 7.3
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Film starring Saif Ali Khan, Atul Agnihotri and Kajol
Duplicate
Act like Girl on railway station (Special Appearance)
event1998 star_border 6.1
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Seeking vengeance on those who double-crossed him, an escaped prisoner impersonates an unsuspecting chef.
Gundaraj
Act like Ritu
event1995 star_border 7.8
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Ajay is framed and sentenced to seven years in prison for the rape of three women. After four years he's out for good behaviour, and seeks revenge.
Bekhudi
Act like Radhika
event1992 star_border 10
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Devoted to each other, young lovers Rohit (Kamal Sadanah) and Radhika (Kajol) must keep their romance a secret for fear of her family's disapproval. But after Rohit accidentally kills his sweetheart's delinquent bad-boy brother, Radhika's family packs her off to wed another man. Undeterred, Rohit follows his beloved, forcing a confrontation with her family and her new fiancé (Ajay Mankotia).
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Act like Vasundhara
event2017 star_border 5.7
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A cool-headed crusader for the struggling engineers, Raghuvaran faces the powerful and arrogant owner of a construction company Vasundhara Parameswaran, as they engage in a battle to win the corporate game.
Dil Kya Kare
Act like Nandita Rai
event1999 star_border 5.8
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Anand Kishore, his wife, Kavita and only child, a daughter, Neha , live a happy and serene life in Delhi, India. Their lives are turned upside down when Kavita finds out that Neha is being stalked by a woman named Nandita Rai
Raju Chacha
Act like Anna
event2000 star_border 5.9
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Siddhant Rai is a single father, looking after three young children. All four of them live a wealthy and comfortable lifestyle, which changes suddenly when Siddhant passes away after a car accident. Siddhant's shady relatives hire a former jailbird and con-man by the name of Shekar to pose as their paternal uncle, Raju, which he does for a hefty sum of money. When Raju is introduced to the children, he is an instant hit with them, as well as their Catholic governess, Anna. Then the Rai family are stunned when another young man enters their lives - claiming to be the real Raju Chacha.
Taaqat
Act like Kavita
event1995 star_border 4.5
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Two powerful and strong-armed gangsters work for opposite political parties. Bhau works for Anil Rege, while Shakti works for Babbanrao. Both believe that that these two political leaders will provide a better life for the poor and the needy. Their hopes are dashed when both Anil and Babban patch up their differences, and decide to unite, and lead a corrupt life-style, while pitting both the gangsters against each other.
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Act like Special Appearance in "Maahi Ve" Song
event2003 star_border 7.4
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An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Act like Special Appearance in "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte" Song
event2008 star_border 7.1
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A lonely 40-ish man, likely to remain a bachelor, has a chance to find the love of his life when he falls for a vivacious young woman.
Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya
Act like Pinky
event1999 star_border 6.5
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Pinky (Kajol) and Bunty (Atul Agnihotri) make an instant connection at a college fair. But Bunty has already promised to marry a family friend (Ayesha Jhulka), while Pinky is engaged to a police officer (Jackie Shroff). Instead of eloping, the frustrated lovers follow a clever plan hatched by Bunty's Aunt Aroona: marry their fiancés, then drive them away. But if their new spouses keep putting up with them, Pinky and Bunty will never be together.
Hameshaa
Act like Rani Sharma/Reshma
event1997 star_border 6.6
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Two close friends, Yash and Raja, share a passion for cars and beautiful women. Both come from different backgrounds, while Yash is wealthy, Raja comes from a poor family. Raja meets with Reshma, who is attending a nearby college, and falls in love with her. Reshma eventually also falls in love with him. When Yash meets Reshma, he also instantly falls in love with her. When Yash finds out that Reshma loves Raja, he has both of them tragically separated.
Student of the Year
Act like Dancer in Dance Competition
event2012 star_border 5.7
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Several alumni reminisce about their final year at St. Theresa's College and the events that shaped their lives.
Helicopter Eela
Act like Eela Raiturkar
event2018 star_border 6.4
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Eela, an aspiring playback singer, and single mother has given up all her dreams to raise her only son, who backlashes her for invading his privacy.
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
Act like Savitribai Malusare
event2020 star_border 6.3
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When Aurangzeb recruits his trusted soldier Udaybhan to control the Kondhana fort, Shivaji's military leader Tanhaji Malusare and his army of Maratha warriors set out to recapture the fortress.
Mighty Raju Rio Calling
Act like Raju
event2014 star_border 1
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Mighty Raju preps for a new adventure in Rio de Janeiro, where he goes toe-to-toe with rival soccer players, faces capoeira fighters and more.
Devi
Act like Jyoti
event2020 star_border 7.5
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A tale of nine women navigating through an unusual sisterhood thrust upon them by circumstances.
Tribhanga
Act like Anuradha Apte
event2021 star_border 7.1
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When her estranged mother falls into a coma, a self-made single mom grapples with regret and resentment while reflecting on their strained relationship.
Zero
Act like Self
event2018 star_border 5.1
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Short in stature but big on love, a bachelor meets two very different women who broaden his horizons and help him find purpose in life.
Maa
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A new film.
The Trial
Act like Noyonika Sengupta (8 ep.)
event2023 star_border 7
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A housewife is forced to take full responsibility of her family after her husband is imprisoned over a corruption and sex scandal.
Koffee with Karan
Act like Self (6 ep.)
event2004 star_border 5.7
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Celebrity host Karan Johar gets up close and personal with various Bollywood personalities and discusses their major career milestones.
The Anupam Kher Show
Act like Herself (1 ep.)
event2014 star_border 7.3
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The show starts with Anupam Kher welcoming everyone on the show. Anupam Kher then welcomes Bollywood actress Kajol on the show. Kajol then open her heart out highlighting her fears, likes and dislikes. Later, a member of the audience is asked to come on the stage for a Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta moment. Watch the show to know the likes, dislikes and fears of Kajol.
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Act like Herself (1 ep.)
event2002 star_border 6
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Host Farooq Shaikh interviews many well-known Bollywood faces as well as television celebrities and gives a peek into their private and professional lives.
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Act like Self (3 ep.)
event2013 star_border 7
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Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy show which provides a distinctive take on the everyday life of a common man as the show explores the story of every household and how our common man Kapil is affected by the simplest issues in life around him.
Aap Ki Adalat
Act like Herself (1 ep.)
event1992 star_border 4.3
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The host invites various personalities who must defend themselves in light of their recent controversies and against the accusations levied on them by the public.
BFFs with Vogue
Act like Herself (1 ep.)
event2016 star_border 5.3
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Celebrities open up about everything from movies and fashion to personal style mantras and the latest gossip in Bollywood.
Dance Deewane
Act like Herself (1 ep.)
event2018 star_border 5.5
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All the 3 generation People will compete with each other in their own categories and Later 1 from each 3 categories will be selected for the Grand Finale. The One Will be the Winner.
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event2000 star_border 6.5
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Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and make dreams come true.
Movie Masti With Manish
Act like Herself (1 ep.)
event2019
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The Famous comedian and host Manish Paul is coming with his New Chat Show “Movie, Masti with Manish Paul”. The “Movie, Masti with Manish” is a game show where Bollywood Celebs come and play many entertaining games.
The Journey Of India
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2022 star_border 6
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A story of India's journey through the past, present, and future. Here, we learn how India has kept up with the modernity while remembering the integral traditions and cultures we possess. Come, join us on this journey as we travel through the story of food, faith, the leaders of the country, and more.
The Romantics
Act like Self (4 ep.)
event2023 star_border 6.4
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Featuring archival footage and in-depth celebrity interviews, this docuseries celebrates the life and the legacy of Bollywood filmmaking titan Yash Chopra and his studio.
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2024 star_border 7
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Comedian Kapil Sharma hosts this laugh-out-loud variety talk show with celebrity guests, hilarious antics and his signature supporting cast.
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