On June 17, 2025, in a candid interview with Galatta India in Mumbai, Bollywood icon Kajol shared insights on working with Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan, praising their unique qualities. Promoting her upcoming film Maa, Kajol lauded Shah Rukh and Aamir for their unparalleled professionalism while declaring Salman’s star power as untouchable, sparking buzz across platforms like X for her honest take on the three Khans.
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A Storied Collaboration with Bollywood’s Titans
Kajol, one of the few actresses to share screen space with all three Khans, has a filmography studded with classics like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) with Shah Rukh, Ishq (1997) with Aamir, and Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya (1998) with Salman. In her interview, she reflected on their distinct strengths. “Shah Rukh and Aamir are extremely professional. They deserve all the trophies for dedication,” she said, highlighting their disciplined approach to their craft. Having worked with Shah Rukh in seven films, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), and Aamir in Fanaa (2006), Kajol praised their meticulous work ethic, noting their seriousness on set as a benchmark for excellence.
Salman’s Unrivaled Star Power
When it came to Salman Khan, Kajol’s tone turned playful yet reverent. “Salman is Salman Khan. You can’t argue with that,” she smiled, emphasizing his enduring charisma. She recalled Aamir once saying, “Salman is a bigger star than me because no matter how his film performs, it still crosses ₹100 crore.” Kajol agreed, noting Salman’s loyal fanbase ensures box office success, a sentiment echoed on X, where fans posted, “Kajol nailed it—Salman’s stardom is in a league of its own!” When asked about Akshay Kumar matching Salman’s 18 films crossing ₹100 crore, Kajol acknowledged the feat but insisted, “Even Akshay would agree, you can’t touch Salman’s star power.”
A Legacy of Iconic Pairings
Kajol’s chemistry with the Khans has defined Bollywood’s golden era. Her roles opposite Shah Rukh in Baazigar (1993) and Karan Arjun (1995, also with Salman) remain fan favorites, while her Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya pairing with Salman is iconic for its charm. Her upcoming mythological horror film Maa, releasing June 27, 2025, produced by Ajay Devgn, continues her versatile streak. Kajol’s candid praise for the Khans underscores their unique contributions to her career and Bollywood’s legacy.
By – Manoj