Ajay Devgn is an Indian film actor, producer and director, who works primarily in Hindi cinema. He came into limelight with the movie Phool aur Kantee in 1991, which earned him Best Male Debut Filmfare Award. He 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.
Vishal Veeru Devgan (Professionaly Known as Ajay Devgn) was born on 2 April 1969 in a Punjabi Hindu family originally from Amritsar, Punjab. His father, Veeru Devgan, was a renowned Bollywood fight master, stunt choreographer and action-film director and his mother, Veena, is a film producer. His cousin, Anil Devgan, is a filmmaker and screenwriter. He studied in the Silver Beach High School, Juhu and then studied at Mithibai College. He is a practicing Shaiva Hindu who prominently wears a Rudraksha.
Ajay Devgn started dating actress, Kajol, whilst they were co-starring in Gundaraj in 1995. On 24 February 1999, the couple married in a traditional Maharashtrian Hindu ceremony. The couple has two children. Their daughter, Nysa, was born on 20 April 2003 and their son, Yug, was born in 2010. He was the first Bollywood personality to own a private jet for transport to shooting locations, to promotions and for personal trips.
Career :
Ajay Devgn started his career as an action star with Hindi movie “Phool Aur kantee” alongside Madhoo in the year 1991, which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. In his opening scene, Devgn performed a split while balancing between two motorcycles, which made him very popular among youths. He changed his Stage name from his birth name, Vishal to Ajay due to several others actor named Vishal being launched at the same time.
He then worked in the action films Jigar (1992), Vijaypath (1994), Dilwale (1994), Jaan (1996) and Diljale (1996). He then changed the gear and acted in romantic roles in Ishq (1997), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). For playing a riot victim in Zakhm (1998) and Bhagat Singh in The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), he twice won the National Film Award for Best Actor. He also gained praise for the crime dramas Company (2002) and Omkara (2006).
Ajay Devgn again changed the gear and expanded his acting career to comedies and action with Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), Golmaal Returns (2008), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Golmaal 3 (2010), Raajneeti (2010), Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (2010), Singham (2011), Bol Bachchan (2012), Son of Sardaar (2012), Singham Returns (2014), Drishyam (2015), and Golmaal Again (2017). His highest-grossing releases came with Total Dhamaal (2019), Tanhaji (2020) and Drishyam 2 (2022). For portraying the title role in Tanhaji, he won this third National Film Award for Best Actor.
Ajay Devgn as Producer :
Ajay Devgn owns a film production and distribution company Ajay Devgn FFilms (ADF), established in 2000. In 2000, ADF released its first film, Raju Chacha, All the Best: Fun Begins, Singham Returns, Shivaay and Total Dhamaal. Devgn also established a visual effects company, NY VFXWAALA, after his children. It has been involved with many major films, such as Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Tamasha, Bajirao Mastani, Mersal, Dilwale, Force 2, and Simmba. The company won the Best Special Effects award at the 64th National Film Awards for the film Shivaay (2016).
Ajay Devgn Wiki Bio Quick Facts :
| Date of Birth / Age : | 2 April 1969, 51 years (as in 2020) |
| Nick Name : | Ajay, Raju, J |
| Full Name : | Vishal Veeru Devgan / Ajay Devgan / Ajay Devgn |
| Birthplace / Home Town : | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality : | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign / Sun Sign : | Aries |
| Religion / Caste : | Hinduism / Brahmin |
| Height : | 178 Cm |
| Weight : | 78 Kg |
| Eye Color : | Black |
| Hair Color : | Black |
| Father : | Veeru Devgan |
| Mother : | Veena Devgan |
| Brother(s) : | Anil Devgan |
| Sister(s) : | Neelima |
| Marital Status : | Married |
| Spouse / Wife : | Kajol (24 Feb 1999) |
| Son(s) : | Yug |
| Daughter(s) : | Nysa |
| Affairs / Girlfriend / Rumors : | Raveena Tandon (Rumored, denied by Ajay), Karishma Kapoor, Kajol |
| Qualification : | Graduate |
| School : | Silver Beach High School, Mumbai |
| College / Universities : | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
| Profession : | Actor, Director, Producer |
| Debut Film / TV : | Film : Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
TV : Rock N Roll Family (2008, as a judge) |
| Net Income / Salary : | RS 25 Crore / film |
| Net Worth : | Rs 230 Crore approx |
| Twitter : | @AjayDevgn |
| Facebook : | @AjayDevgn |
| Instagram : | @AjayDevgan |
| Wikipedia | Ajay_Devgn |
| Website : | ajaydevgnffilms.com |
| Email / Contact / Phone : | To be Updated |
| Address : | Sheetal Apartments, Juhu, Mumbai |
| Hobbies : | Sketching, Trekking |
| Food Habit / Favorite Food : | Non Vegetarian / Bang Bang Chicken, Fish Curyy and Rice |
| Favorite Actor : | Al Pacino, Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favorite Actress | Madhubala |
| Favorite Singer / Musician : | Kenny Rogers |
| Favorite Film : | Guide |
| Favorite Song : | Tune Mujhe Pehchana Nahin |
| Favorite Sports : | Cricket |
| Favorite Outfit : | Jeans and T-shirt |
| Favorite Destination : | London, San Francisco, Goa |
| Favorite Color : | Black |
| Car / Bike Collection : | SUV Rolls Royce Cullinan, Mercedes Z Class, Range Rover, Ferrari, Maserati, BMW Z4, Toyota Celica |
Awards :
| Filmfare Best Male Debut for Phool Aur Kaante | 1992 |
| National Film Awards Best Actor for Zakhm Screen Award in category Best Actor for Zakhm |
1998 |
| National Film Awards Best Actor for The Legend of Bhagat Singh |
2002 |
| Filmfare Best Actor (Critics) for The Legend of Bhagat Singh and Company, Best Performance in a Negative Role for Deewangee |
2003 |
| Honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri | 2016 |
| Stardust Award in category Breakthrough Performance – Male for Shivaay | 2017 |
Controversies :
| In 2009, Karan Ramsay (Producer) filed a copyright infringement case against him over the script of the film All The Best. After the legal battle, the case went in favour of Ramsay, but Ajay’s production house claimed that their film was an official remake of an English comedy play, Right Bed Wrong Husband. |
| Before the Diwali release of his film Son of Sardaar and Yash Chopra’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Ajay filed a legal complaint against Yashraj Films claiming that they had manipulated distributors and exhibitors in getting more screens for their film. |
Some Known Facts About Ajay Devgn :
- Does Ajay Devgn smoke? : Yes
- Does Ajay Devgn drink alcohol? : Yes
- Ajay Devgn used to pursue his father to the shootings and sets which proved influential in developing his fasciation in this field.
- At his 9 years of age, he initiated driving, as his father was a choreographer of stunts and permitted him to drive on sets.
- In the year 1985, he debuted as a child star in Bapus’s Pyari Behna in which he portrayed the character of child form of Mithun Chakraborty role.
- He was the topmost choice for the movie Karan Arjun, which afterward went to Salman Khan due to date clash with Agnipath.
- He was also offered to appear in Darr, though on account of a few reasons he declined that offer and Shah Rukh Khan ultimately got that role.
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