Kajol receives Raj Kapoor Award on her 51st birthday, wears mother Tanuja’s saree

Birthdays are always special, but when they come wrapped with glory, they turn into pure legend. Kajol’s 51st was exactly that—a masterclass in legacy well preserved. On August 5, the queen of expressions and charisma marked another year of ruling Bollywood hearts, and in the same breath, claimed the prestigious Raj Kapoor Award—a moment as cinematic as it was steeped in heritage.

Looking resplendent in a traditional saree once worn by her mother, veteran actress Tanuja, Kajol made her way to the Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025 in Mumbai, where the honour awaited her. And because Kajol never does things halfway, she delivered her acceptance speech in flawless Marathi, winning hearts all over again. “It is my birthday today,” she smiled, as applause swelled, before recalling how her mother had received the same honour years ago—a poetic full circle only life’s finest scripts can write.

Later on Instagram, she shared snippets from the evening: walking in arm-in-arm with Tanuja, sharing laughs with Anupam Kher, and taking the stage with the kind of grace and ease that’s become her trademark. Her caption said it all—“Walking the same stage my mother once did, and on my birthday, no less… feels like the universe reminding me where I come from… and who I carry with me always.” Fans, of course, went into overdrive: “True royalty,” one wrote, while another gushed, “Only Kajol can make an award ceremony feel so personal and warm.”

From Dilwale Dulhania to today, Kajol hasn’t just aged—she’s evolved, adapted, and stayed unforgettable. And if this birthday proved anything, it’s that while awards may come and go, legends like her simply collect them along the way.
**This news was published on Times of India on 6th August, 2025.

 

 

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