When Karan Johar revealed Kajol had a major CRUSH on Akshay Kumar before marrying Ajay Devgn |
Kajol and Akshay Kumar have been Bollywood favorites since the ’90s, yet they’ve only starred together in one film. Their sizzling chemistry in the 1994 romantic entertainer Yeh Dillagi left a lasting impact.
Kajol’s Secret Crush on Akshay Kumar
While both are happily married to fellow actors, did you know Kajol once had a crush on Akshay Kumar? Karan Johar had once spilled the secret on a TV show and revealed that Kajol had a crush on Akshay Kumar.
Karan Johar’s Fun Anecdote
On The Kapil Sharma Show, Karan Johar once revealed a fun anecdote about Kajol’s crush on Akshay Kumar. During the Mumbai premiere of Henna, starring Rishi Kapoor and Zeba Bakhtiar, Kajol eagerly searched for Akshay, with Karan as her wingman. In the end, they didn’t find Akshay—but they found a lifelong friendship!
Karan’s Candid Revelation
Karan recalled, “All through the premiere, Kajol was looking for Akshay Kumar and I became her support. Who knows, perhaps, I too was seeking him. At the end of it, we could not get Akshay but found each other.”
Kajol and Akshay have been fan favorites since the 90s, but they shared the screen only once in Yeh Dillagi (1994).
When Kajol met SRK
In an old interview, Shah Rukh Khan once shared an interesting anecdote about his first meeting with Kajol, recalling how he was initially puzzled by her energy and spontaneous nature. He admitted that he wasn’t sure what to expect from her as an actress. Kajol, known for her lively personality, was full of enthusiasm when they first met, which made Shah Rukh wonder, “What kind of an actress is she?”
However, as they began working together, he quickly realized that her natural approach to acting was her biggest strength. Unlike others who followed structured methods, Kajol brought an effortless charm to her performances. Her ability to dive into scenes with authenticity and emotion left a lasting impression on him.
Their collaboration eventually turned into one of Bollywood’s most iconic on-screen partnerships, delivering memorable films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and My Name is Khan. Over the years, Shah Rukh grew to admire Kajol’s instinctive acting skills, which played a crucial role in their remarkable chemistry on screen.
