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]

Early life and education

Aggarwal with sister Nisha in 2012

Kajal Aggarwal was born on 19 June 1985 and raised in a Punjabi family with roots in Amritsar, settled in Bombay (present-day Mumbai).[15] Her father Vinay Aggarwal, is an entrepreneur in the textile business and her mother Suman Aggarwal is a confectioner,[16] and also Kajal's business manager. Kajal has a younger sister Nisha Aggarwal, an actress in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam cinema.[17]

Aggarwal studied at St. Anne's High School, Fort, Mumbai, and completed her pre-university education at Jai Hind College.[18] She pursued her graduation in mass media, with specialisation in marketing and advertising, from Kishinchand Chellaram College.[18][19] Having harboured MBA dreams all through her growing years, in 2012, she said she "intended to achieve a post-graduation degree soon".[20]

Career

Main article: Kajal Aggarwal filmography

Film debut and struggles (2004–08)

Aggarwal made her acting debut in the 2004 Bollywood film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na..., in which she had a minor supporting role.[21][22]

Aggarwal made her debut in Telugu and played her first leading role in 2007 in Teja's Lakshmi Kalyanam, alongside Kalyan Ram; it did not fare well at the box office. Later that year, she appeared in the Krishna Vamsi-directed Chandamama, which opened to positive reviews and became her first major successful film.[23] In 2008, she had her first Tamil film release, Perarasu's action entertainer Pazhani, opposite Bharath. She had one more Tamil release that year with Venkat Prabhu's comedy-thriller Saroja, in which she did a guest appearance. Although the film went on to become a commercial as well as a critical success,[24] the film failed to boost her career as her role was too insignificant.[25] Her Telugu releases Pourudu and Aatadista opposite Sumanth and Nitin, respectively, did not receive positive reviews, but both were successful at the box office.[citation needed]

Public recognition and critical acclaim (2009–11)

Aggarwal had four releases in 2009. She first starred opposite Vinay Rai in the Tamil film Modhi Vilayadu, which garnered mixed reviews and was a financial failure. She then appeared in the high budget Telugu historical drama Magadheera, alongside Ram Charan Teja, which saw her playing double roles for the first time. The film, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, received overwhelming critical acclaim, while Aggarwal, in particular, was praised for her portrayal of a princess. Aggarwal was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Telugu and nominated for the award for Best Telugu Actress in the South Scope Awards for her performance.[citation needed] It was highly successful commercially and broke several records,[26] emerging as the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time.[27][28] Magadheera's success turned Aggarwal into one of the most sought-after actresses in Telugu cinema.[citation needed] It was released again in Tamil as Maaveeran in 2011, and was also successful at the box office.[29] Her subsequent releases Ganesh Just Ganesh, opposite Ram and Arya 2 opposite Allu Arjun received mixed reviews from critics, while her performance garnered positive feedback.[30]

Aggarwal's first 2010 release was A. Karunakaran's romantic comedy Darling, which featured her alongside Prabhas and received a favourable response, becoming a commercial success at the box office,[31] with Kajal receiving her second Filmfare nomination for Best Actress. Later that year, Aggarwal appeared in the Tamil thriller film Naan Mahaan Alla, opposite Karthi, which was based on a real-life incident and opened to positive reviews.[32] It was a box office success. The chemistry between Karthi and Aggarwal was widely praised.[citation needed] It was later dubbed in Telugu as Naa Peru Siva in Andhra Pradesh and was a success.[33] Aggarwal's final release in 2010 was another romantic comedy Brindavanam opposite Jr. NTR and Samantha, which received critical acclaim and went on to become a commercial success,[34] while fetching Aggarwal the CineMAA Award for Best Actress.

In 2011, Aggarwal was paired with Prabhas for the second time in the romantic comedy Mr. Perfect, directed by Dasaradh. The film became a critical and commercial success. Aggarwal's performance as a conservative doctor and her chemistry with Prabhas was praised by critics.[35][36] Aggarwal received her third Filmfare nomination for Best Actress in Telugu for her performance.[37] In May, she appeared in Veera, replacing Anushka Shetty[38] and starring opposite Ravi Teja for the first time.[39] The film received moderate reviews.[40]

In July that year, Aggarwal made her Bollywood comeback after seven years with a leading role in the police story Singham, a remake of the same-titled 2010 Tamil film, opposite Ajay Devgn.[41][42] It received mixed reviews from critics,[43] as did her portrayal of a Goan girl Kavya Bhosle, with critics stating that Aggarwal had not much to offer in the hero-centric film. Komal Nahta noted that "Kaajal Aggarwal may not be very beautiful but she acts with effortless ease. Her performance is good",[44] while Filmfare wrote that "Kajal who looks pretty and has done what she has been told to, but probably deserved a meatier debut".[45] Nevertheless, the film was a hit at the box office.[12] She was nominated for two awards for her performance: the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut. Aggarwal finished 2011 with the Telugu film Dhada, opposite Naga Chaitanya, which failed at the box office.[citation needed]

Commercial success (2012–14)

In early 2012, Aggarwal appeared in the Telugu gangster film Businessman, alongside Mahesh Babu, directed by Puri Jagannadh. A Sankranthi release, it opened to positive reviews and was a commercial success.[46] Aggarwal's performance, though limited, was praised by critics.[47]

Aggarwal made a comeback to Tamil cinema later that year with two high-profile action flicks. The first was Maattrraan, directed by K. V. Anand and starring Suriya. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Her performance was well received; a review carried by The Indian Express summarised: "Kajal does with utmost sincerity as the foreign language translator Anjali. It's this trait and her graceful demeanour which makes Kajal a pleasant watch".[48]

I prefer Telugu film industry as women are respected more than they are in the Tamil film industry. In Tamil cinema, they care only about their hero. Of course, I don't give a shit and go and sit in my van

Aggarwal about the difference she felt between Telugu and Tamil industry.[49]

The second was A. R. Murugadoss's Thuppakki, starring Vijay, in which she played a boxer. It received mostly positive reviews from the critics and was a major commercial success, becoming the second Tamil film ever to collect over ₹1 billion (US$12 million).[50] Her final release in 2012 was the Telugu romance film Sarocharu, opposite Ravi Teja for the second time.[51] Although her performance was praised by critics, the film received poor reviews and did below-average business at the box office.[citation needed]

In early 2013, Aggarwal starred in V. V. Vinayak's action film Naayak, opposite Ram Charan Teja and Amala Paul.[52] Upon release, it received positive reviews and was a major commercial success.[citation needed] Also that year, she starred in the Hindi film Special 26, a heist drama directed by Neeraj Pandey. It went on to be a major critical and commercial success.[citation needed]

She later appeared in Srinu Vaitla's Baadshah, opposite Jr. NTR for the second time in her career. Upon its release, critics appreciated her performance. The Times of India commented: "Kajal is as usual an eye-candy. She's got a good role and has done justice to her performance. Also she looks stunning in the songs."[53] The film was a financial success.[citation needed] Her final release in 2013 was All in All Azhagu Raja, opposite Karthi, which released on Diwali to negative reviews from critics.[citation needed]

In early 2014, Aggarwal starred in R. T. Neason's masala film Jilla, in which she played a police officer. She then featured in a cameo appearance in the Telugu action thriller film Yevadu.[54] Her next release was Krishna Vamsi's family drama Govindudu Andarivadele, which released in October to positive reviews.[55] It grossed ₹417 million (US$5.0 million) at the box office and became one of the highest grossing Telugu films of 2014.[citation needed]

Setback and recent work (2015–present)

Aggarwal's first release of 2015 was in the Telugu action film Temper, directed by Puri Jagannadh, alongside NTR Jr. The film received positive responses from critics and was a commercial success at the box office.[citation needed] Aggarwal played an animal lover and on her performance, a critic from The Times of India said: "Despite her limited role, the actress does well".[56]

Next, she featured in two Tamil films, working with industry-leading actors and directors. In July 2015 she was seen as an entrepreneur in Balaji Mohan's gangster comedy film Maari, opposite Dhanush. Critics rated it as a "regular masala movie" and Rediff noted: "Kajal Aggarwal does have a significant role to play, but their onscreen chemistry just does not work".[57] The film became a commercial success.[58] Her other release, Suseenthiran's action film Paayum Puli, alongside Vishal, received mixed reviews and failed at the box office.[citation needed] Reviewers criticised her character stating: "badly written and has nothing more to do with the script"[59] She also did a cameo appearance in the bilingual romantic comedy film Size Zero.

The year 2016 saw Aggarwal appear in two high-profile Telugu films. She played the lead female role, marking her first collaboration with Pawan Kalyan, in the masala film Sardaar Gabbar Singh, directed by K. S. Ravindra. Critical reaction of the film was mixed to negative, though Aggarwal's performance was positive. A reviewer from the Deccan Chronicle wrote: "Kajal Aggarwal plays the perfect princess and looks beautiful and elegant. In fact, she is a breath of air in the film".[60] The film grossed ₹900 million (US$11 million) worldwide.[citation needed] Her second Telugu release was Srikanth Addala's family drama Brahmotsavam, opposite Mahesh Babu, which was a major critical and commercial failure.[61] Among the female leads, her performance as a "new age girl" was well received, despite the role having a limited screen time.[62] She next starred opposite Randeep Hooda in the romantic drama Hindi film Do Lafzon Ki Kahani. The film received moderate reviews.

In April 2016, she signed another Telugu film directed by Teja, starring opposite Rana Daggubati.[63][64] In June 2016, she signed for Vivegam, starring opposite Ajith Kumar.[65] In July 2016, she signed for the Telugu film Khaidi No. 150, starring opposite Chiranjeevi for the first time in his 150th film.[66][67][68]

In late July 2016, she signed to perform her first item number in Koratala Siva's Janatha Garage, starring Mohanlal, Jr NTR, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen.[69] The shooting of the song took place in mid-August 2016.[70] That song, titled "Pakka Local", was well received by the audience.[71] In October 2016, the much delayed Hindi film Final Cut of Director released, which was supposed to mark her lead debut.[72][73] The film was partially reshot in Tamil and released eight years earlier as Bommalattam.[74] Her next release, Kavalai Vendam, received mixed to positive reviews, but her performance was praised by critics.[75] In December 2016, she signed for Vijay 61, starring opposite Vijay.[76]

Aggarwal's first 2017 release was the Telugu-language action drama film Khaidi No. 150, starring opposite Chiranjeevi. It received mostly positive reviews and turned out to be a commercial success,[77] with Aggarwal's performance praised by critics.[citation needed] In January 2017, in a poll conducted by the Hyderabad Times, she topped the list of Most Desirable Women 2016.[78] [79] In 2017, she appeared in the Political drama Nene Raju Nene Mantri, as Radha Jogendhra, a loyal wife who acts as a morale balance to Rana Daggubati's character. Her performance received praise from critics. She then appeared as lead female role in Spy action film, Vivegam, as Yazhini Kumar, a music teacher and loving wife of a spy. Her performance was again praised by critics. She then portrayed the supporting role in Atlee's Mersal as a doctor, and featured alongside Vijay for the third time in her career and her performance received positive reviews while the film became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of 2017. Mersal went on to join the ₹2 billion club.[80]

In 2018, Aggarwal had a leading role in the Telugu film MLA.[81] In April 2018, she signed to a Telugu film which also features Ravi Teja, marking her third collaboration with the actor.[82][83][84] She also starred in Awe, where she played a troubled woman. Aggarwal later bagged a role in Kavacham.[85]

In 2019, Aggarwal was seen in Comali. She then reunited with director Teja for Sita, where she plays the titular character, an arrogant, selfish businesswoman who manipulates people for business improvement and money.[86]

In 2020, her role in the Telugu film Acharya, co-starring Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan was announced. It is directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Ram Charan and Niranjan Reddy.[87][88] However, when the trailer released, there was no clip that featured her, which triggered rumours of makers cutting down her role. The rumours were confirmed by the director Koratala Siva in an interview.[89]

In 2021, her two films released on 19 March, Mosagallu directed by Jeffery Gee Chin co-starring Vishnu Manchu and Suniel Shetty;[90] and Sanjay Gupta directed Hindi film Mumbai Saga.[91]

Her first release in 2022 was Hey Sinamika, directed by Brinda, it has Dulquer Salmaan and Aditi Rao Hydari alongside her. The film released on 3 March 2022.[92] In 2023, she appeared in Bhagavanth Kesari directed by Anil Ravipudi. The film received mixed reviews from the critics.[93][94]

Aggarwal also has an under production film Indian 3, co-starring Kamal Haasan, Siddharth and Rakul Preet Singh.[95]

Personal life

On 6 October 2020, Aggarwal announced her upcoming marriage to Gautam Kitchlu.[96][97] On 30 October 2020, the couple got married in a small, private ceremony in her hometown of Mumbai, India, with only the couple's immediate families in attendance.[98][99]

Kajal made her pregnancy official with an Instagram post, which was also confirmed by her husband shortly. She gave birth to a boy on 19 April 2022, named Neil.[100][101]

Accolades

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Kajal Aggarwal

Aggarwal has received four Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu nominations — for the films, Magadheera, Darling, Mr. Perfect and Govindudu Andarivadele.[102][103]

See also

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