Kajol, who made her acting debut with filmmaker Rahul Rawail’s Bekhudi (1992), has established herself as one of the most versatile performers in the Hindi film industry. From essaying the role of an innocent young lover in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to an obsessed lover in Gupt: The Hidden Truth to headlining Amit Sharma’s segment, Tilchatta, in Lust Stories 2 – the 48-year-old actress managed to impress the audience with a variety of roles in the past three decades. And now she is all set to play the lead role in Disney+ Hotstar‘s new legal drama, The Trial: Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha. An adaptation from the US series The Good Wife, the upcoming show revolves around a homemaker who decides to earn a name for herself in the legal world while also seeking justice for her husband.
We’ve curated a list of Kajol’s top-rated movies, according to IMDb, that you can watch before The Trial: Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha arrives. The list includes exciting films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and more you can enjoy with your family home. Scroll down to browse through the complete list.
You should watch 7 top-rated and entertaining movies of Kajol before ‘The Trial: Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha.‘
1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge – Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+
IMDb rating: 8
Directed by Aditya Chopra, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is an iconic romantic drama that centres around Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol), who meet on a European trip. After a series of unexpected events, the two fall in love eventually. The plot thickens when the former learns about the latter’s impending marriage and decides to travel to India to win over his love.
2. My Name Is Khan – YouTube
IMDb rating: 7.9
My Name Is Khan stars Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan in lead roles. The Karan Johar directorial depicts the story of a man suffering from autism who embarks on a journey to across the United States to meet the President and fulfil the promise he made to his wife. A heartwarming drama that strikes an instant chord with you.
3. Baazigar – Amazon Prime Video
IMDb rating: 7.6
After making her acting debut with director Rahul Rawail’s Bekhudi, Kajol teamed up with Shilpa Shetty and Shah Rukh Khan for an edge-of-the-seat romantic thriller, Baazigar. Helmed by Abbas–Mustan, the movie became an instant hit. The plot of the 1993 movie follows a young man who charms a businessman’s young daughter after killing her elder sister. The story turns exciting when Priya (Kajol) digs into her elder sister’s mysterious murder.
4. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai – Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
IMDb rating: 7.5
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which completes 25 years in 2023, marked the directorial debut of Karan Johar. The movie tells the tale of an eight-year-old who tries to reunite her father (Shah Rukh Khan) with his best friend (Kajol). The musical romantic drama features Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji in important roles.
5. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior – Disney+ Hotstar
IMDb rating: 7.5
Ajay Devgn reunited with his Omkara co-star Saif Ali Khan for a historical drama, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, in 2020. The movie traced the life of Maratha warrior and Shivaji Maharaj’s most-trusted lieutenant Tanaji Malusare, who reclaimed the Kondhana fort by defeating the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s trusted guard Udaybhan Singh Rathore. Despite less screen time, Kajol impressed the audience as Tanaji Malusare’s wife, Savitri Bai, in the movie.
6. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham – Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
IMDb rating: 7.4
Here’s another entertaining movie starring Kajol that has gained cult status over time. Helmed by Karan Johar, the family drama delves into the lives of the Raichands, whose eldest son is banished by his father for marrying a middle-class woman. Years later, the younger son tries to reunite his family. The movie’s ensemble cast includes Kajol, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
7. Gupt: The Hidden Truth – ZEE5
IMDb rating: 7.3
The gripping plot of Gupt: The Hidden Truth, starring Bobby Deol, Kajol and Manisha Koirala, will keep you hooked to the screen until the end. It was billed as one of the best mystery thrillers in Hindi cinema, the Rajiv Rai directorial focuses on how love can become an obsession. Apart from the intriguing storyline and top performances by the lead actors, the movie’s playlist also deserves special mention.
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