Is Kajol the BEST?

Whether you're a new fan or a fully fledged Bollywood junkie, chances are that one of your favourites will include the pairing of Sharukh Khan and Kajol. The on-screen chemistry shared by these two actors is something to be reckoned with, and Kajol herself has stated this as fact in a recent interview. The 38-year-old actress also insisted she was incomparably the 'best' actress in Bollywood, shunning the likes of much-loved Madhuri Dixit and Ashwairya Rai (who managed to break in to Hollywood for a small time too.)

My constant criticism of the acting ability in the Bollywood industry won't go amiss here, as we consider the types of roles Kajol herself played. When I think about her performances in Kuch Kuch Hota Hain and Kabhi Khushi Kabh Gham, they had little substance within them, and there wasn't anything fresh that she brought. Although her ability was of a good standard, she never had the oomph, one would expect from a performance. I think her acting skills matured as she got older, choosing better films, such as 'My Name is Khan' and 'Fanaa', which showed her excellent skills and really made me appreciate he screen appearances.

Bollywood in general is pulled forward by pretty faces and little acting ability, as the audiences are expected to come running if trailers consist of Katrina Kaif in small shorts, shaking everything she's got as much as she can. So yes, in comparison to those actresses Kajol wins hands down.