Kajal Aggarwal was born on June 19, 1985, in Mumbai to a Punjabi family with roots in Amritsar. Her father, Vinay Aggarwal, is a textile entrepreneur, while her mother, Suman Aggarwal, manages her business activities. Raised in Mumbai, Kajal was not from an artistic family but initially worked as a model and appeared in television advertisements before debuting in films.
Career Achievements
Aggarwal made her acting debut with a minor role in the 2004 Hindi film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na.... She gained prominence in Telugu cinema with Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007) and found major success in Magadheera (2009), which remains one of the highest-grossing Telugu films ever. Her notable Telugu works include:
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)
She is also highly recognized in Tamil cinema for her roles in:
Naan Mahaan Alla (2010)
Maattrraan (2012)
Thuppakki (2012)
Jilla (2014)
Vivegam (2017)
Mersal (2017)
Her Hindi film successes include Singham (2011) and Special 26 (2013).
Recent Work and Recognition
Kajal Aggarwal continues to be active in the industry, starring in major releases such as Bhagavanth Kesari (2023) and Sikandar (2025). She is set to appear in Kannappa, Indian 3, The India Story, and Ramayana: Part 1. In 2020, she became the first South Indian actress to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore.
Personal Life and Other Endeavors
Kajal married entrepreneur Gautam Kitchlu in October 2020. She is known for her professionalism and is the brand ambassador for the Celebrity Cricket League. Her sister, Nisha Aggarwal, is also an actress.
Her career is marked by a diverse portfolio of acclaimed performances and her ability to cement her place among the industry's top talents.
