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 in the action romance film Phool Aur Kaante (1991), a big commercial success which made him an overnight star.[3] He further starred in successful action films, such as Jigar (1992), Suhaag (1994), Vijaypath (1994), Dilwale (1994), Jaan (1996), Major Saab (1998) and Kachche Dhaage (1999) and romantic roles in Ishq (1997), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999).[4] Devgn also received praise for his performances in Naajayaz (1995), Diljale (1996) and Zakhm (1998). For Zakhm, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor.[5]

In the 2000s, Devgn saw limited commercial success, but continued to garner critical acclaim for films, including Company (2002), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Gangaajal (2003), Khakee (2004), Raincoat (2004), Apaharan (2005) and Omkara (2006).[6] For portraying Bhagat Singh in The Legend of Bhagat Singh, he received his second National Film Award for Best Actor and Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics).[7][8] In 2010, he made a comeback with three major grossers - Golmaal 3, Raajneeti, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and continued in the decade with Singham (2011), Bol Bachchan (2012), Son of Sardaar (2012), Singham Returns (2014), Drishyam (2015), Golmaal Again (2017), Raid (2018) and Total Dhamaal (2019).[9] His highest-grossing releases came with Tanhaji (2020), Drishyam 2 (2022) and Singham Again (2024).[10] For portraying the title role in Tanhaji, he won his third National Film Award for Best Actor.[11]

Devgn owns a production company Ajay Devgn FFilms, which was established in 1999.[12] He is married to 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. ^ Sampurn Wire. "Ajay Devgan a versatility expert". Thaindian.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  4. ^ "Blockbusters Of Twenty-Five Years (1973–1997)". 13 October 2023.
  5. ^ "46th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  6. ^ "The 10 Best Performances of Ajay Devgn, Ranked". 30 October 2024.
  7. ^ "50th National Film Awards Function 2003". Directorate of Film Festivals. pp. 32–33, 72–73. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Filmfare Nominees and Winners" (PDF). Filmfare. pp. 113–116. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  9. ^ "Ajay Devgn Filmography". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Singham Again Likely To Remain Ahead Worldwide Due To Overseas". 14 November 2024.
  11. ^ "68th National Film Awards | Soorarai Pottru wins Best Film award". The Hindu. 22 July 2022.
  12. ^ [url=https://devgnfilms.com/ devgnfilms.com]
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