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Ajay Devgan

Ajay Devgn is an Indian Bollywood film actor, director, and producer who made his first screen appearance as a child artist in Bapu’s Pyari Behna (1985). This versatile superstar has a body of work that is possibly the most impressive in its range and caliber.

Born in Delhi on 2nd April 1969 to Veena and Veeru Devgan, Ajay Devgan was exposed to films at a very young age and post his graduation, he began directing video films. Ajay’s brother, Anil Devgan, is a Hindi film director. Devgan’s first ever introduction on celluloid saw him make a jaw-dropping entry on two motorcycles, a feat one could only expect from the son of legendary action director, Veeru Devgan. The film was Phool Aur Kaante and it marked the arrival of Hindi cinema’s new ‘angry young man’ a title bestowed earlier on Amitabh Bachchan post Zanjeer. Ajay quickly solidified his position as the angry young man with several action films.

Profile

  • Name: Vishal Veeru Devgan
  • Other names: Ajay Devgan, Master Chotu
  • Born: April 2, 1969
  • Star Sign: Aries
  • Birth Place: New Delhi, India
  • Height: 5 feet 11 inches
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  • Profession: Actor, Director, Producer
  • Citizenship: India
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Family

Son of Veeru Devgan and Veena Devgan. Brother of Anil Devgan. Son-in-law of Bollywood actress Tanuja Mukherjee. Spouse: Kajol (24 February 1999 – present)

Being the son of a master action director, it was only obvious that Ajay would excel in action, but he surprised the industry and audiences alike with his superb comic performance in Inder Kumar‘s Ishq and his emotionally moving performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, exhibiting a range that was truly rare. By then Ajay had proven that there was no genre of cinema which was alien to him and he continued to excel in each of his roles. His stellar performance in Mahesh Bhatt‘s Zakhm fetched him his first ever National Award. His subtle yet hard-hitting performance in Company made him a Ram Gopal Varma favorite. Ajay later worked with Ramu on Bhoot.

His first attempt at non-commercial cinema earned him rave reviews for his performance opposite Aishwarya Rai in Rituparno Ghosh‘s Raincoat. In his personal life, he married leading actress Kajol on 24th February 1999. The couple has two children, a daughter, Nysa Devgan, and a son, Yug Devgan. Contrary to his on-screen image, Ajay is a rather quiet personality but yet a master prankster on the sets of his films.

The last two years have seen Ajay grow in stature. In 2009, he had some lovely films on hand, like Vipul Shah‘s London Dreams, which had shades of ‘Amadeus‘ and the laugh riot All The Best. The year 2012 has turned out even better for Ajay with releases like Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge, Rajneeti, Once Upon A Time in Mumbai and Aakrosh. And in Diwali, he had seen in a comic caper, Rohit Shetty‘s Golmaal 3. The best is definitely yet to come for this actor. The last two years have seen Ajay grow in stature.

Ajay Devgan

In December 2010, he starred along with wifey Kajol in India’s first live action animation, Toonpur ka Superr Hero. His first release in 2011 was Madhur Bhandarkar‘s widely promoted, Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji, in which he’s paired with Shazahn Padamsee. Bhandarkar’s first foray into comedy also features Emraan Hashmi, Omi Vaidya, and Shruti Haasan.

Subsequently, he was the narrator in Yamla Pagla Deewana and did a cameo role in the Salman Khan-starred Ready. Devgan’s film Singham proved to be a milestone for him. The film grossed 100 crores net in India, making it the 7th film to do so. Devgn’s film Rascals released in December 2011. He paired up with Sanjay Dutt, in this film directed by the King of Comedy, David Dhawan. In the year 2012, his first release has been the multi-starrer thriller Tezz, which was helmed by Priyadarshan. He was last seen in the Rohit Shetty film ‘Bol Bachchan’ which has done exceedingly well at the box office. His Diwali release Son Of Sardaar, directed by Ashwni Dhir and also starring Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt, and Juhi Chawla, opened to huge numbers at the box-office and will surely turn out to be a big blockbuster.

Filmography

  • Pyari Behna 1985
  • Phool Aur Kaante 1991
  • Jigar 1992
  • Divya Shakti 1993
  • Platform 1993
  • Shaktiman 1993
  • Dil Hai Betaab 1993
  • Ek Hi Raasta 1993
  • Bedardi 1993
  • Dhanwaan 1993
  • Sangraam 1993
  • Dilwale 1994
  • Kanoon 1994
  • Vijaypath 1994
  • Suhaag 1994
  • Madam X 1994
  • Naajayaz 1995
  • Hulchul 1995
  • Gundaraj 1995
  • Haqeeqat 1995
  • Jung 1996
  • Diljale 1996
  • Jaan 1996
  • Ishq 1997
  • Itihaas 1997
  • Major Saab 1998
  • Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha 1998
  • Sar Utha Ke Jiyo 1998
  • Zakhm 1998
  • Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet 1999
  • Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam 1999
  • Hindustan Ki Kasam 1999
  • Gair 1999
  • Thakshak 1999
  • Kachche Dhaage 1999
  • Dil Kya Kare 1999
  • Deewane 2000
  • Raju Chacha 2000
  • Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke 2001
  • Lajja 2001
  • Tera Mera Saath Rahen 2001
  • Company 2002
  • Hum Kisise Kum Nahin 2002
  • The Legend of Bhagat Singh 2002
  • Deewangee 2002
  • Bhoot 2003
  • Qayamat: City Under Threat 2003
  • Chori Chori 2003
  • Gangaajal 2003
  • Parwana 2003
  • Zameen 2003
  • LOC Kargil 2003
  • Khakee 2004
  • Masti 2004
  • Yuva 2004
  • Raincoat 2004
  • Taarzan: The Wonder Car 2004
  • Insan 2005
  • Blackmail 2005
  • Zameer: The Fire Within 2005
  • Tango Charlie
  • Kaal 2005
  • Main Aisa Hi Hoon 2005
  • Apaharan 2005
  • Shikhar 2005
  • Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke 2006
  • Golmaal: Fun Unlimited 2006
  • The Awakening 2006
  • Omkara 2006
  • Cash 2007
  • Aag 2007
  • Halla Bol 2008
  • Sunday 2008
  • U Me Aur Hum 2008
  • Mehbooba 2008
  • Golmaal Returns 2008
  • All the Best: Fun Begins 2009
  • London Dreams 2009
  • Teen Patti 2010
  • Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? 2010
  • Raajneeti 2010
  • Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai 2010
  • Aakrosh 2010
  • Golmaal 3 2010
  • Toonpur Ka Super Hero 2010
  • Yamla Pagla Deewana 2011
  • Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji 2011
  • Singham 2011
  • Rascals 2011
  • Tezz 2012
  • Bol Bachchan 2012
  • Son of Sardaar 2012
  • Makkhi 2012
  • Save The Girl Child 2012
  • Himmatwala 2013
  • Satyagraha 2013
  • Mahabharat 2013
  • Singham Returns 2014
  • Action Jackson 2014
  • Vitti Dandu 2014
  • Drishyam 2015
  • Shivaay 2016
  • Baadshaho
  • Raid 2018

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