Kajol Turns 50: Must-watch Films of the Birthday Girl

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

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Gupt

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Fanaa

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My Name is Khan

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