Born on August 6, 1975, in Mumbai, India, Kajol is the daughter of filmmaker Subhash Ghai and actress Sujata Anand. She began her acting career as a child artist in the 1986 film "Ekta" and later made her debut as a lead actress in the 1993 film "Baazigar." Her breakthrough performance in the 1995 film "Fido" earned her critical acclaim and recognition.