Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Kajol Credits Father's Advice for 'Baazigar' Success
Kajol, the famous actress, recently shared how her dad helped her early in her career.
When she was 16, her dad warned her about the commitment of being an actress.
He then pushed her to take the role in 'Baazigar', a movie she wasn't sure about at first.
Thanks to her dad's advice, she took the role.
'Baazigar' was a hit, helping Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan become even bigger stars.
It was a big success for everyone involved and it also featured Shilpa Shetty's debut.
Kajol's father, Shomu Mukherji, advised her on her career at age 16.
Mukherji encouraged Kajol to take the role in 'Baazigar'.
'Baazigar' was a game-changer for Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan.
Kajol was unsure about 'Baazigar' initially.
The film, released in 1993, was a commercial success and featured Shilpa Shetty's debut.
- Who
- Kajol and her father, Shomu Mukherji, were key figures; also mentioned were Shah Rukh Khan, Shilpa Shetty and the directors Abbas-Mustan.
- What
- Kajol shared behind-the-scenes moments from her early career, including her father's role in her film choices, particularly 'Baazigar'.
- When
- Kajol was 16 when she received her father's advice.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Kajol reflected on her career, crediting her father's advice and guidance for her early successes in the film industry.
- Actor
- Kajol
- Father
- Shomu Mukherji
- Film
- 'Baazigar'
- Release Year
- 1993
- Director
- Abbas-Mustan
- Starring
- Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty