Ajay Devgn :Indian Actor & Film
Director
Biography
Full Name: Vishal Veeru Devgan
Stage Name: Ajay Devgn
Profession: Actor, Producer, Director
Date of Birth: April 2, 1969
Place of Birth: New Delhi, India
Nationality: Indian
Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Education:
School: Silver Beach High
School, Juhu, Mumbai
College: Mithibai College,
Mumbai
Qualification: Graduate
Family:
Father: Veeru Devgan (Stunt choreographer
& action film director)
Mother: Veena Devgan (Film producer)
Spouse: Kajol (Actress, married in 1999)
Children:
Daughter: Nysa Devgan
Son: Yug Devgan
Brother: Anil Devgan (Filmmaker; deceased)
Career Highlights:
Debut:
Phool Aur Kaante (1991) – Won Filmfare Best Male Debut Award
Notable Films:
Jigar (1992)
Dilwale (1994)
Suhaag, Naajayaz, Vijaypath
Zakhm (1998) – National Film Award for Best Actor
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Company (2002)
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Gangaajal (2003)
Omkara (2006)
Golmaal series (2006–present)
Singham series (2011–present)
Drishyam & Drishyam 2
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)
RRR (2022 cameo)
Bholaa (2023, also directed)
Producer/Director:
Founded Ajay Devgn
FFilms in 2000
Directorial debut: U Me Aur Hum (2008)
Other directorial works: Shivaay (2016), Bholaa (2023)
Style:
Known for intense, brooding roles, action dramas, as well as
successful comedies.
Net Worth (2024 Estimate):
₹550+ crore INR
(Approx. $70 million USD)
Owns production house, private jet, luxury cars, and real estate
in Mumbai and London
Major Awards:
National Film Awards:
Best Actor – Zakhm (1998)
Best Actor – The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Best Popular Film – Tanhaji (2020, as producer)
Filmfare Awards:
Best Male Debut – Phool Aur Kaante
Critics Award – Company, The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Best Actor – Tanhaji (2021)
Padma Shri:
Awarded in 2016 –
India’s fourth-highest civilian award
Multiple Screen Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, etc.
Summary:
Ajay Devgn is one of Indian cinema's most versatile and
enduring stars. With a career spanning over three decades, he has successfully
balanced mass entertainers with critically acclaimed films. Known for his
intensity and understated performance style, Devgn has earned national honors
and commercial success alike. In addition to acting, he is an influential
producer and director, and a respected figure in the Hindi film industry.
