Kajol receives the Raj Kapoor Award on her 51st birthday: "Walking the same stage my mother once did"

The audience gave her a heartfelt round of applause for her acceptance speech, which was delivered in Marathi with eloquence.

Kajol rang in her 51st birthday on August 5, 2025, with a momentous celebration that blended personal joy with professional recognition.

The beloved actress was honoured with the prestigious Raj Kapoor Award at the Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025, held in Mumbai — a fitting tribute to her decades-long contribution to Indian cinema.

Kajol's choice to go to the ceremony with her mother, the renowned actress Tanuja, added to the evening's poignancy. Kajol took the stage in a traditional saree that had once belonged to her mother in a very touching gesture that touched both fans and onlookers.

The audience gave her a heartfelt round of applause for her acceptance speech, which was delivered in Marathi with eloquence.

Kajol also took to Instagram and shared several glimpses from the award ceremony that she attended with her mother.

The caption read, "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."

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Receiving the honour from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was one of her most treasured moments. Kajol choked a little as she remembered that her mother had previously received the same honour, which added to the significance of the honour.

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“It is my birthday today,” she beamed, as the crowd erupted in cheers, marking a milestone that beautifully intertwined legacy, love, and cinematic excellence.

On the work front, Kajol was last seen in Sarzameen, co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Recently, she was also seen in a powerful role i the film Maa, which earned her critical appreciation for her powerful performance. It released on June 27, 2025.