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Ajay Devgn

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Ajay Devgn
Devgn in 2018
Born
Vishal Veeru Devgan[1]

2 April 1969 (1969-04-02) (age 55)
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Other namesAjay Devgan
EducationMithibai College
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • director
Years active1991–present
WorksFull list
Spouse
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(m. 1999)​
Children2
FatherVeeru Devgan
FamilyDevgan family (by birth)
Mukherjee-Samarth family (by marriage)
AwardsFull list
HonoursPadma Shri (2016)
Websiteajaydevgnffilms.com

Vishal Veeru Devgan (born 2 April 1969), known professionally as Ajay Devgn, is an Indian actor, film director, and producer who works primarily in Hindi cinema. One of the most prolific actors of Hindi cinema, Devgn has appeared in over 100 films and has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. In 2016, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian honour.[2]

Devgn debuted with 1991 action romance film Phool Aur Kaante, it was big commercial success and Devgn emerged a star, which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.[3][4] He further starred in successful action films such as Jigar (1992), Vijaypath (1994), Dilwale (1994), Jaan (1996) and Diljale (1996), and romantic roles in Ishq (1997), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998). Devgn was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Naajayaz (1995), Zakhm (1998) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). For Zakhm (1998) and The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), he twice won the National Film Award for Best Actor.

Devgn gained critical acclaim for his performance in the crime dramas such as Company (2002), Omkara (2006) and Once Upon A Time In Mumbai (2010). For Company, Gangaajal and Once Upon a time in Mumbai, He was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Devgn expanded to comedies with Rohit Shetty's Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), He collaborated with Shetty on a number of successful action and comedy films, including Golmaal Returns (2008), Golmaal 3 (2010), Singham (2011), Singham Returns (2014), Golmaal Again (2017) and Total Dhamaal (2019). His highest-grossing releases came with Tanhaji (2020), Drishyam 2 (2022) and Singham Again (2024).[5] For portraying the title role in Tanhaji, he won his third National Film Award for Best Actor.[6]

Devgn owns a production company Ajay Devgn FFilms, which was established in 2000. He has also starred in and directed the films U Me Aur Hum (2008), Runway 34 (2022), and Bholaa (2023). He is married to actress Kajol, with whom he has two children.

  1. ^ "Ajay Devgn says he's been put behind bars twice, reveals why he changed his real name". Deccan Chronicle. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Deeply humbled, elated to receive Padma Shri: Ajay Devgn". The Times of India. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Box Office 1991". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 21 January 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2007.
  4. ^ Sampurn Wire. "Ajay Devgan a versatility expert". Thaindian.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  5. ^ "Ajay Devgn Filmography". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  6. ^ "68th National Film Awards | Soorarai Pottru wins Best Film award". The Hindu. 22 July 2022.

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