Kajal Aggarwal, A Star Who Shines On And Off The Screen

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From debuting in Hindi films to becoming one of the most bankable stars in Telugu and Tamil cinema, Kajal Aggarwal‘s journey has been a remarkable one. As the actor celebrates her birthday today, here’s a look at her career both on and off the screen.

Kajal came to the limelight with blockbuster hits like Magadheera, Thuppakki, and Mersal, where she effortlessly fit into different types of roles ranging from romantic leads to strong, grounded characters. Her sincerity and commitment to the movie is seen, be it a dance number of an action entertainer.

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Over the years, she’s earned the trust of top filmmakers and co-stars alike, known for her work ethic and ability to connect with audiences across regions. Off-screen, Kajal is equally admired for her personality. She’s never shied away from sharing her thoughts on self-worth, body positivity, and the evolving role of women in cinema. When fans on social media criticized her for gaining weight during pregnancy, she gave it back to the trolls posting her thoughts on what women undergo during this most special phase of their life.

“I’ve been dealing with the most amazing new developments in my life, my body, my home and most importantly my work place. Additionally, certain comments/ body shaming messages/ memes don’t really help 🙂 let’s learn to be kind and if that’s too hard, maybe, just live and let live! Here are a few of my thoughts for all those who are going through similar life situations and need to read this and most definitely the self absorbed morons who just don’t seem to understand. During pregnancy, our bodies go through several changes, including weight gain!! Hormonal changes cause our stomach and breasts to get larger as the baby grows and our body prepares for nursing. Some might develop stretch marks where our body gets larger. Sometimes our skin will break out with acne. We may also be much more tired than usual and have mood swings more often. A negative mood may make us more likely to have unhealthy or negative thoughts about our bodies.

Also, after giving birth, we may take a while to get back to the way we were before, or may never completely return to the way we looked before pregnancy. And THATS OK.
These changes are NATURAL and while we are struggling to cope with all the new additions to our lives, (especially the anticipation of the arrival of our tiny little humans😍) we don’t need to feel abnormal, we don’t need to fit in a box or a stereotype and we don’t need to be made uncomfortable or pressurised during the most beautiful, miraculous and precious phase of our lives! We must remember that the whole process of birthing a little infant, is a celebration that we are privileged to experience,” the actor shared on social media. 

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Motherhood added a new dimension to her life, and she embraced it without retreating from the spotlight. In fact, her return to cinema after becoming a mother has been met with appreciation.

She’s been glamorous, fierce, soft and powerful. In an industry that often boxes women into stereotypes, Kajal stands out for her ability to break the pre-defined moulds.

With new projects lined up in Tamil and Telugu, and now the significant role of Mandodari in Ramayana, Kajal continues to expand her horizons and challenge herself as a performer. In this multi-starrer film, she will be playing the role of Queen Mandodari, wife of Ravana, played by actor Yash. Not just that, a little birdie has revealed that the actor will soon be seen in a never seen before avatar. Kajal is expected to make her directorial debut. She is exploring more opportunities to mark her comeback with a bang!

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