January 27, 2011 (Sampurn Wire): Kajol, the Bollywood beauty who has made quite a mark for herself as one of the leading actresses on this side of the globe is quite ecstatic on having been conferred the Padma Shri this year.

According to news reports, the actress is very happy about this prestigious award and it has brought about a lot of happiness in her home too.

The daughter of veteran actress Tanuja and late film maker Shomu Mukherjee, the 35-year old actress has certainly been one of the most loved amongst the Bollywood film fraternity ever since she entered the industry.

Kajol, who is happily married to actor Ajay Devgn and has two kids, has always been a darling of the masses as well as the classes. Her natural flair in acting has won her many accolades and her films have always had her portray roles of the modern young girl of India who has the basic manners and skill of a typical Indian girl and also an air of self esteem and style which is very much an influence from the west. This very bubbly star in B Town has achieved quite a lot and certainly deserves this prestigious award by all means.

All of us are proud of this bubbly young mom who has taught many young girls to be independent yet be respectful and trustworthy towards elders. Kudos to Kajol!

--Sampurn Wire