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About Kajal Aggarwal
Kajal Aggarwal is one of India's most popular actresses, known for her work across Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi cinema. Born on 19 June 1985 in Mumbai to a Punjabi family with roots in Amritsar, she began her career as a model before transitioning to films. Her father Vinay Aggarwal is a textile entrepreneur and her mother Suman Aggarwal manages her business affairs. Her sister, Nisha Aggarwal, is also an actress in the film industry.
Film Career
Kajal made her acting debut with a small role in the 2004 Hindi film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... before finding her footing in Telugu cinema with Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007). She rose to national fame through Magadheera (2009), which became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time. Since then she has starred in numerous blockbusters across languages.
Notable Telugu Films: Darling (2010), Brindavanam (2010), Mr. Perfect (2011), Businessman (2012), Naayak (2013), Baadshah (2013), Temper (2015), Khaidi No. 150 (2017), Nene Raju Nene Mantri (2017), Awe (2018), Bhagavanth Kesari (2023)
Notable Tamil Films: Naan Mahaan Alla (2010), Maattrraan (2012), Thuppakki (2012), Jilla (2014), Vivegam (2017), Mersal (2017), Comali (2019)
Notable Hindi Films: Singham (2011), Special 26 (2013)
Recognition & Achievements
In 2020, Kajal Aggarwal became the first South Indian actress to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore, cementing her status as a pan-India icon. She continues to be active in the industry with upcoming projects including Kannappa, Indian 3, The India Story, and Ramayana: Part 1. She is also the brand ambassador for the Celebrity Cricket League.
Personal Life
Kajal Aggarwal married entrepreneur Gautam Kitchlu in October 2020. Known for her professionalism and discipline on set, she has consistently maintained a strong presence in the Indian entertainment industry across two decades.