Kajal Aggarwal

Kajal Aggarwal
Aggarwal in 2023
Born (1985-06-19) 19 June 1985 (age 39)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Other namesKajal A Kitchlu
Alma materKishinchand Chellaram College
OccupationActress
Years active2004–present
WorksFull list
Spouse
Gautam Kitchlu
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(m. 2020)​
Children1
RelativesNisha Agarwal (sister)
AwardsFull list

Kajal A Kitchlu (née Aggarwal;[1] born 19 June 1985[2]), known professionally as Kajal Aggarwal, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil films, as well as some Hindi films.[3] She is a recipient of three South Indian International Movie Awards along with four Filmfare Awards South nominations.[4][5] Aggarwal is considered as one of the highest paid actresses in South Indian cinema, according to various media reports.[6][7]

Aggarwal made her acting debut with a minor role in the 2004 Hindi film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... and had her first Telugu film release in Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007). In the same year, she gained wider recognition for her role in Chandamama. The 2009 fantasy film Magadheera, one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time, marked a turning point in her career and earned her critical acclaim.[8][9]

Her other notable Telugu films include Darling (2010), Brindavanam (2010), Mr. Perfect (2011), Businessman (2012), Naayak (2013), Baadshah (2013), Govindudu Andarivadele (2014), Temper (2015), Khaidi No. 150 (2017), Nene Raju Nene Mantri (2017), Awe (2018) and Bhagavanth Kesari (2023).[10] She has also played the female lead in high-profile Tamil projects such as Naan Mahaan Alla (2010), Maattrraan (2012), Thuppakki (2012), Jilla (2014), Vivegam (2017), Mersal (2017) and Comali (2019).[11] Her most successful Hindi films include the action film Singham (2011) and the thriller Special 26 (2013).[12]

In 2020, a wax figure of Aggarwal was put on display at Madame Tussauds Singapore, making it the first of an actress from South Indian cinema.[13][14]

  1. ^ "Kajal Aggarwal changes her name on Instagram post-wedding with Gautam Kitchlu". The Times of India. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Kajal Agarwal takes a break on her birthday". The Times of India. 19 June 2012. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  3. ^ T.S. SUDHIR. "If You're Willing, She's Reddy". OutlookIndia.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  4. ^ Sunayana Suresh. "South's top earning heroines". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 July 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  5. ^ "Kajal: Most wanted". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 January 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Kajal Aggarwal to Shruti Haasan: Check out the top 10 highest paid South Indian actresses right now". GQ India. Archived from the original on 6 August 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  7. ^ "The Highest-paid South Indian actresses; see list". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  8. ^ "57th Filmfare Awards South Nominations — Telugu". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Magadhera wins 6 Filmfare awards". Sify. 9 August 2010. Archived from the original on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
  10. ^ "Top Telugu actresses". Rediff. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
  11. ^ "Kajal breaks the jinx!". Tamilkey.com. 19 November 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  12. ^ "Singham declared big hit at box office". Rediff.com. 1 August 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  13. ^ "Kajal Aggarwal is the first South actress to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds". The Times of India. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  14. ^ Gera, Sonal (10 February 2020). "Extremely happy, grateful: Kajal Aggarwal on her wax statue at Madame Tussauds, Singapore". India TV News. Retrieved 11 February 2020.