When we say Kajol, a collective sigh goes up from around the world because fans desperately want her back on the screen, while new gen actresses want her acting genes. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that she is one of the finest actresses of Bollywood. On her birthday today, we tell you the five things you can learn from the star…read on:

Acting is the stepping stone to success:
When her contemporaries were busy decking up, she decided to let her talent take the centre stage. She taught us that surviving in B-Town could happen only with a serious grip on your acting than an angelic face. After all, she rocked the unibrow like a pro and didn’t let anybody tell her off for that. Atta, girl!

Versatility is her key game:
From playing bubbly girl-next-door roles to a vicious murderer to a clumsy gaon ki chori, she has done it all. And with much aplomb. She is the only actress to grasp the importance of versatility in Bollywood. With an illustrious career to look back at, we are pretty sure that she is basking in her choices. We are too, Kajol. We are too.

Friends are important:
Her onscreen romance with SRK is legendary, but it’s her off screen bonding with him that really sets her apart. Despite her husband, Ajay Devgn, and SRK being at loggerheads, she maintains her friendship with her hot co-star. It’s no wonder that she’s gearing up for ‘Dilwale’ with Shah Rukh Khan. Moreover, she has an equally deep bond with director Karan Johar.

Dignified in controversies:
When actresses cry hoarse about every little controversy to grab eyeballs, here’s one actress who sailed through her career without piggybacking on link-ups and breakups. She kept her private and public lives apart, and how! It’s also important to note that when her hubby was facing criticism for his alleged affair with a then-starlet, Kajol not only stuck by him, but also avoided commenting on the rumours. Wow. As classy as they come! Isn't it?

Evolving over times:
One thing that actresses forget is that they need to evolve with the times in order to stay in touch with their fans. That’s exactly what this diva did. She has not only upped her fashion game, but has also stayed away from cat-fights, number games and other such trivial fluff of the industry. She gave equal importance to her kids and career, along with supporting Ajay's movies and productions. Every actress can learn this from Kajol…that constantly reinventing yourself is crucial.

We wish the dusky beauty a very happy birthday! We hope she continues to be the rock star that she is!