Kajol is all set to woo us yet again with this role which is also layered. She plays mother to Ibrahim Ali Khan in this one and her character is something all mom’s will relate to. She strives to keep the family emotionally intact even as cracks begin to form between father and son.
Recently, Kajol won critical acclaim for her role as Ambika in this supernatural thriller. She portrays Ambika, a fiercely protective and emotionally intense mother who finds herself battling dark supernatural forces to save her daughter. Kajol delivered a gripping performance, portraying both raw emotion and unwavering courage.
In The Trial, Kajol plays the role of Noyonika Sengupta, who is forced to take up a job at a law firm after her husband gets embroiled in a scandal. A mother of two, she makes sure her daughters are not subjected to embarrassment and lead a happy life, even as she faces emotional turmoil.
Kajol plays the role of Sujata, a strong and resilient mother to a terminally ill son named Venkatesh (played by Vishal Jethwa). Her character is inspired by a real-life woman who fought for her son’s right to die with dignity. She highlights a mother’s undying courage, emotional strength, and selfless love.
She portrays the classic “helicopter parent” — hovering, loving, but unintentionally overbearing in this one. Kajol as Eela Raiturkar is shown putting her dreams on backburner as she wants to raise her son. However, when he seeks independence, she pursues her dreams and enrolls herself in a college to complete education. Her character perfectly portrays that it’s never too late to fulfill your passion.
The actress plays Anuradha Apte, a celebrated Odissi dancer and actress who is also a fiercely independent and outspoken single mother. As a mother, Anuradha is protective but flawed, struggling with the emotional baggage of her own upbringing while trying to raise her daughter on her own terms.
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.
In the film, Kajol portrays Anjali Raichand, who relocates to London with husband Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) after family disowns them. As a mother, Anjali is affectionate, playful, and emotionally grounded who is hell-bent on instilling strong indian family values while also being her child Krish’s best friend. Her vivacious personality adds charm to the film.
The movie stars Kajol with hubby Ajay Devgn. She essays the role of Pia in film, whose life takes a drastic turn after she gets diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, leading to emotional turmoil within the family. As a mother, Pia struggles with memory loss and fears being a burden to her husband and son.
Kajol stars alongside Aamir Khan in this movie where she plays Zooni Ali Beg, a visually impaired Kashmiri woman. After her husband Rehan dies in a terririst attack, she raises her son with strength and independence.
In My Name Is Khan, Kajol plays Mandira, a strong, independent single mother raising her son with love and resilience. After marrying Rizwan (Shah Rukh Khan), a man with Asperger’s syndrome, her world turns upside down. Her performance is both powerful and heartbreaking, making Mandira one of her most memorable mother roles.
In Tanhaji, Kajol portrays Savitribai Malusare, a devoted wife and mother who stands by her family's duty to the Maratha empire. As a mother, she embodies strength as she prepares her son for a life of courage and sacrifice.

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