Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge- There's a reason this film is etched in the Iconic section of the Indian film industry for time immemorial. Kajol as Simran gave every young girl out there a hope to find her Raj. And ever since DDLJ, every train journey, every Punjab trip has got all us girls waiting for our Raj. 

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham- Kajol's portrayal of the vivacious and crazy Anjali from Chandni Chowk is a character that cracks us to date. Despite an ensemble cast featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan, she stole the show. 

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai- Directed by Karan Johar, the film shows how Kajol as Anjali transforms from a free-spirited tomboy to a shy girl who is torn between love and friendship. The film narrates a tale of a love triangle between Anjali (Kajol), Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan), and Tina (Rani Mukerjee). Not only was she praised for her acting, but also her looks in the film became a style statement for the 90s fashion. 

Baazigar- A cult classic crime thriller, Baazigar, is one of the best films of Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan. The film shows how she is on a mission to seek revenge of her sister’s (played by Shilpa Shetty) death.  She displayed remarkable emotional range, from innocence to determination.

Gupt- Kajol's character in the film was a negative one. The film Gupt won 3 Filmfare Awards and was nominated in 5 other categories. ... Kajol became the first actress in the history of the Filmfare Awards to win the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role.

Dushman- Who can ever forget this iconic film? Kajol was seen acing a double role in the films Dushman. The film was loved by the critics and was a super hit at the box office. It also went ahead to be the seventh highest grossing Hindi film of 1998. Kajol, who was seen in the double role of twin sisters won multiple awards for her performance in the film.

Maa- Kajol delivers a smashing performance and proves yet again why she is one of the finest actors of our times. She is exceptionally fiery as a mother who rescues her child from the clutches of evil spirits. 

Fanaa- Kajol delivered one of the most nuanced and unforgettable performances of her career. She portrayed Zooni, a visually impaired yet strong-willed woman who falls in love with a charming guide, played by Aamir Khan, unaware of his dark secret.

My Name is Khan- Kajol’s performance in was deeply moving and powerful as Mandira, a women dealing with tragedy and personal loss. She marries Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a man with Asperger syndrome, who is hell-bent on breaking the prejudice against his religion and proving the US government.

We Are Family- In this one, Kajol plays loving and caring but a strict mother to 3 kids. However, life turns upside down when she is diagnosed with cervical cancer and let’s her ex-husband’s (Arjun Rampal) girlfriend Shreya (Kareena Kapoor) take her place. Kajol brings deep emotional resonance to the role.

Salaam Venky- Kajol portrayed the role of a mother who fights in court to grant euthanasia to her ailing son while also battling emotional trauma as he suffers illness. It a role that demanded emotional restraint, moral ambiguity, and complete command over the frame. Kajol took it all on with a kind of ease that doesn’t feel performative—it just feels lived in.

Tanhaji- In a film dominated by war, Kajol’s performance as Savitribai Malusare, grounded the story with emotional heft. As the wife of Tanhaji, she embodied quiet heroism—her calm conviction, unwavering loyalty, and understated sorrow turned her role into one of lasting impact.