Kajol turns 48: Know 9 lesser-known facts about the evergreen actress

On Kajol's 48th birthday today, August 05, we bring you nine unknown facts about the most versatile actress in the Indian film industry. 

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We all recall Kajol's brilliant grin, especially from the 1990s, when she would captivate audiences with her skilful acting and her large, sparkling eyes that would speak to moviegoers in the most lovely way. In her cinematic career, Kajol never shied away from taking chances. 

Kajol never shied away from taking risks in her film career. From portraying a negative role in Gupt to playing the romantic girl-next-door in Dil Wale Dulhaniyaa Le Jayenge, she left no stone unturned in making a mark in Bollywood. On her 48th birthday, Asianet Newsable brings you seven unusual facts about the actress you might not know. 

Kajol entered the movie business at a very young age of 16. She made her Bollywood debut in 1992 with the criminal action drama Bekhudi when she was still in school.

Kajol is the granddaughter of actor-director-producer Shobhna Samarth, the great-granddaughter of Rattan Bai, an actress and singer from the 1930s, and the daughter of filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee and veteran performer Tanuja. She is also Rani Mukerji's and Ayan Mukherjee's cousin.

Kajol is the first actress in Bollywood to win a Filmfare award for her negative role in Gupt in 1998.

Kajol had doubts about shooting her iconic song from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, sung by Lata Mangeshkar, 'Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye' in 1995. However, she nailed the performance, and it became one of her most-loved tracks.

Kajol is a devoted social worker who is enthusiastic about educating kids. She works with Shiksha, an NGO dedicated to the same cause, and she represents Pratham and The Loomba Trust, two charitable foundations for kids, as their brand ambassador. The UN has even honoured the celebrity with the Karamveer Pushkar award for her work in social justice.

Kajol joined Shah Rukh Khan as the first Indian celebrity to ring the opening bell at the NASDAQ, New York City-based American stock market. The advertising for the duo's 2010 movie, My Name is Khan, included this possibility.

Kajol has a love for literature. She loves writing poetry and reading science fiction and horror novels.

Did you know that Kajol and Ajay Devgn never said 'I Love You' to each other? The duo got married as they thought they should spend their lives together. Hence, they had a very intimate wedding with only family members and close friends.

Kajol is a big foodie, and she loves eating seafood. It is said that she and her mother-in-law love eating crab.