Vishal Veeru Devgan, known as Ajay Devgn, is an actor, director, and producer from India. He mainly works in Hindi movies. He has been in over 100 films and has won many awards, including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. In 2016, he received the Padma Shri award from the Government of India.
Ajay Devgn became famous with his first movie, “Phool Aur Kaante,” in 1991. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for this role. He acted in many action and romantic movies like “Jigar,” “Vijaypath,” “Dilwale,” and “Jaana.” He also played serious roles in movies like “Zakhm” and “The Legend of Bhagat Singh,” for which he won National Film Awards.
He worked in comedies like “Golmaal: Fun Unlimited” and action films like “Singham.” Some of his biggest hits include “Tanhaji,” “Total Dhamaal,” and “Drishyam 2.” He also owns a production company called Ajay Devgn FFilms.
Ajay Devgn was born into a family connected to the film industry. His father, Veeru Devgan, was a stunt choreographer and director, and his mother, Veena, is a film producer. He is married to actress Kajol, and they have two children.
Ajay Devgn changed his surname from Devgan to Devgn in 2009. He follows the Shaiva Hindu religion and is known for wearing religious symbols like the Rudraksha.
In his career, he has received critical acclaim and commercial success. He is one of the most popular and highest-paid actors in India. He has been featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list several times and has ranked highly in lists of top Bollywood actors.