Kajol turned 51 on August 5, 2025, and this birthday brought with it a moment of pride and nostalgia. The actress was honoured with the prestigious Raj Kapoor Award at the Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025, held in Mumbai. The award recognised her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, and Kajol made the moment even more special by attending the ceremony with her mother, veteran actress Tanuja.Kajol delivers speech in Marathi, recalls her mother’s honourIn a touching moment that left fans teary-eyed, Kajol took the stage in a traditional saree once worn by her mother and delivered her acceptance speech in fluent Marathi. “It is my birthday today,” she smiled, as the crowd cheered. She shared her overwhelming emotions upon receiving the award from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and told the audience that her mother had received the same honour many years ago.
“Walking the same stage my mother once did…”Kajol later took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes glimpses from the event. In one video, she is seen walking into the venue with Tanuja and sharing a light moment with Anupam Kher. In another, she is seen delivering her heartfelt speech. The actress captioned her post:“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.” She added the hashtags: #LateRajkapurAward2024 #VisheshYogdaanPuraskaarFans flooded the comment section, praising Kajol for her humility, grace, and impressive Marathi-speaking skills. “True royalty,” one fan wrote, while another said, “Only Kajol can make an award ceremony feel so personal and warm.”Kajol was last seen in Sarzameen, co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and debutant Ibrahim Ali Khan. Her last theatrical release was Maa, which earned her critical appreciation for her powerful performance.
