Kajol praises Ajay Devgn for National Film Awards win, he gives her a compliment in return: ‘Your presence gave it..."

Ajay Devgn and Kajol’s Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior bagged three awards at the 68th National Film Awards, including a best actor win for Ajay. Kajol congratulated him and the film's team. Ajay also gave her a shoutout as he responded to Kajol's tweet.

Kajol and Ajay Devgn were seen together in the 2020 film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, which was one of the big winners at the 68th National Film Awards, announced on Friday. The actors gave each other a shoutout on social media as they reacted to their win. While Kajol said she was ‘happy and proud’, Ajay praised her for adding a new dimension to the period drama with her presence.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior starring Kajol and Ajay Devgn bagged three awards at the 68th National Film Awards.

Directed by Om Raut, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, stars Ajay and Kajol, alongside actor Saif Ali Khan. For his role as the Maratha warrior, Tanhaji, Ajay bagged the best actor award on Friday, along with Suriya, who was given the best actor award for his Tamil film, Soorarai Pottru. Tanhaji also bagged the award for best popular film providing wholesome entertainment and the best costume award. Ajay thanked the film’s creative team, the audience as well his loved ones after the winners were announced.

Ajay Devgn and Kajol had a sweet social media exchange after their film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior bagged multiple awards at the 68th National Film Awards.

On Friday, Kajol, who played Savitribai Malusare, Tanhaji’s wife, in the film, took to her social media handles to congratulate the cast and crew. “Team Tanhaji wins 3 National Film Awards. So happy and proud! Best Actor @ajaydevgn, Best Popular film providing Wholesome Entertainment @omraut, Best Costume @nachiketbarve,” the actor tweeted as she shared a still from the film’s set featuring her and Ajay in their costumes. Ajay shared Kajol’s message and tweeted, “Congratulations to you too. Your presence in the film gave it an added dimension.” Fans on Twitter reacted to their messages for each other and left heart and fire emojis.