Birth Name: Vishal Veeru Devgan
The actor who is known for his versatility has always maintained a low profile. He has bagged two National Awards and has come a long way. He is known as Ajay Devgn in Bollywood
Date Of Birth: 2 April, 1969
Height: 5' 9˝" (1.77 m)
Biography:
Ajay Devgn was born in a Punjabi family to Veeru Devgan and Veena Devgan. Ajay’s father is the stunt choreographer in Hindi Cinema. His father is originally Punjabi Sikh from Amritsar Punjab.
He is a graduate of Bappu School in Juhu and Mithibai College. In August 2009, Devgan changed his last name to Devgn on the request of his family.
Ajay Devgn debuted in Bollywood in 1991with Phool Aur Kaante which did an average business at the box office. His second film Jigar opposite Karishma Kapoor did an excellent business at the box office.
After few years he shifted his interest towards comedy films which worked under his favor.
2006 was a remarkable year in his career as he starred in two of his famous films Golmaal and Omkara. Omkara was a critical and a commercial hit in which he was cast in the title role and Golmaal was a sleeper hit and which was later followed by two super hit sequels Golmaal Returns and Golmaal 3.
He turned director in 2008 with U, Me Aur Hum where he casted his wife Kajol opposite him. The film was an average success.
His latest film Singham (2011) directed by his buddy Rohit Shetty got an outstanding opening all over. The film is considered to be the biggest grosser of the year.
Personal Life:
On February 23, 1999, he married Hindi film actress Kajol. The couple has two children daughter Nysa who was born in April 2003 and son Yug was born in September 2010.
Controversy:
Ajay Devgn was in trouble when he allegedly lighted up in a public place in Chandigarh, a city which is very serious about maintaining the ban on smoking in public places. Eventually, after three days, the Chandigarh police came to the five-star hotel where Ajay was staying along with the other unit members of London Dreams and imposed a fine of Rs 200 on him. Ajay paid up without contesting the case.
In 2007 he was in controversy when a producer named Karan Ramsay of Om Films Company filed the suit against Ajay Devgan, the producer of All the Best, claiming that the script of Ajay’s movie was borrowed from Ramsay’s under-production film named Uncle Samjha Karo without his knowledge. According to Ramsay he got the copyright of the script in November 2006 from a writer named Paritosh Panter. Ramsay revealed that in 2007, Paritosh attempted to reclaim the copyright from him but could not do so as the IMPPA decided the case in Ramsay’s favour.
Box Office Collection:
Golmaal: Rs 41 Crores (Total Gross Collection)
Golmaal Returns: Rs 72 Crores (Total Gross Collection)
Golmaal 3: 103.5 Crores (Total Gross Collection)
Filmography:
As An Actor
- Bhoot 2 (2012) (To Go On Floor)
- Tezz (November 11, 2011) (Under Production)
- Rascals (October 6, 2011) (Under Production)
- Singham (July 22, 2011) (Released) ...... Bajirao Singham
- Ready (June 3, 2011) (Released) ...... Raju (Special Appearance)
- Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (January 28, 2011) (Released) ...... Naren Ahuja
- Sargna (2011) (To Go On Floor)
- Naam (2011) (Stuck/On Hold) ...... Shekar, Michael, Amar Kumar
- Mr. Fraud (2011) (Under Production)
- Special Chabbis (2011) (To Go On Floor)
- Power (2011) (Under Production)
- Bihaad (2011) (Under Production)
- Bol Bachchan (2011) (To Go On Floor)
- Toonpur Ka Superrhero (December 24, 2010) (Released) ...... Aditya
- Golmaal 3 (November 5, 2010) (Released) ...... Gopal
- Aakrosh (October 15, 2010) (Released) ...... Pratap Kumar
- Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (July 30, 2010) (Released) ...... Sultan Mirza
- Raajneeti (June 4, 2010) (Released) ...... Sooraj Kumar
- Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (March 5, 2010) (Released) ...... Puneet
- Teen Patti (February 26, 2010) (Released) ...... Sunny (Special Appearance)
- London Dreams (October 30, 2009) (Released) ...... Arjun
- All The Best (October 16, 2009) (Released) ...... Prem Chopra Aka 'Chopdu'
- Vighnaharta Shree Siddhivinayak (May 22, 2009) (Released) ...... Guest Appearance (As Himself)
- Golmaal Returns (October 29, 2008) (Released) ...... Gopal
- Mehbooba (July 11, 2008) (Released) ...... Karan
- Haal-E-Dil (June 20, 2008) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
- U Me Aur Hum (April 11, 2008) (Released) ...... Ajay
- Sunday (January 25, 2008) (Released) ...... A C P Rajveer Randhawa
- Halla Bol (January 11, 2008) (Released) ...... Ashfaque
- Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (August 31, 2007) (Released) ...... Hirendra Chavan (Heero)
- Cash (August 3, 2007) (Released) ...... Karan Aka Doc
- Omkara (July 28, 2006) (Released) ...... Omkara (Othello)
- Golmaal (July 14, 2006) (Released) ...... Gopal
- Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke (February 10, 2006) (Released) ...... SP Kunal Singh
- The Awakening (2006) (Released)
- Shikhar (December 30, 2005) (Released) ...... Gaurav Gupta
- Apaharan (December 2, 2005) (Released) ...... Ajay Shastri
- Main Aisa Hi Hoon (May 6, 2005) (Released) ...... Indraneel "Neel" Thakur
- Kaal (April 29, 2005) (Released) ...... Kali Pratap Singh
- Tango Charlie (March 25, 2005) (Released) ...... Havaldar Mohammed Ali (Mike Alpha)
- Zameer -The Fire Within (March 4, 2005) (Released) ...... Suraj Chauhan
- Blackmail (January 28, 2005) (Released) ...... Shekhar Mohan
- Insan (January 14, 2005) (Released) ...... CID Officer Ajit Rathod
- Raincoat (December 24, 2004) (Released) ...... Manu
- Taarzan - The Wonder Car (August 6, 2004) (Released) ...... Deven Choudhary
- Yuva (May 21, 2004) (Released) ...... Micheal
- Masti (April 9, 2004) (Released) ...... Inspector Sikander
- Khakee (January 23, 2004) (Released) ...... Yashwant Angre, Former Police Officer
- Loc - Kargil (December 26, 2003) (Released) ...... Lt. Manoj Kumar Pandey
- Zameen (September 26, 2003) (Released) ...... Col. Ranvir Singh Ranawat
- Parwana (September 12, 2003) (Released) ...... Parwana
- Gangaajal (August 29, 2003) (Released) ...... Amit Kumar
- Chori Chori (August 1, 2003) (Released) ...... Ranbir Malhotra
- Qayamat (July 11, 2003) (Released) ...... Rachit (As Devgan Ajay)
- Bhoot (May 30, 2003) (Released) ...... Vishal
- Deewangee (October 25, 2002) (Released) ...... Tarang Bharadwaj
- The Legend Of Bhagat Singh (June 7, 2002) (Released) ...... Bhagat Singh
- Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (May 31, 2002) (Released) ...... Raja
- Company (April 12, 2002) (Released) ...... Mallik
- Tera Mera Saath Rahen (November 16, 2001) (Released) ...... Raj Dixit
- Lajja (August 31, 2001) (Released) ...... Bulwa
- Yeh Raaste Hai Pyaar Ke (August 10, 2001) (Released) ...... Vicky/Rohit Verma
- Raju Chacha (December 20, 2000) (Released) ...... Shekhar/Raju Chacha
- Deewane (August 11, 2000) (Released) ...... Vishal/Arun
- Thakshak (December 3, 1999) (Released) ...... Ishaan Singh
- Gair (November 5, 1999) (Released) ...... Vijay Kumar/Dev
- Hindustan Ki Kasam (July 23, 1999) (Released) ...... Ajay/Tauheed
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (June 18, 1999) (Released) ...... Vanraj
- Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet (May 7, 1999) (Released) ...... Raju
- Kachche Dhaage (February 19, 1999) (Released) ...... Aftab
- Dil Kya Kare (1999) (Released) ...... Anant Kishore
- Zakhm (December 25, 1998) (Released) ...... Ajay R. Desai
- Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (September 25, 1998) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
- Pyar To Hona Hi Tha (July 24, 1998) (Released) ...... Shekhar
- Major Saab (June 26, 1998) (Released) ...... Virendra Pratap Singh
- Ishq (November 28, 1997) (Released) ...... Ajay Rai
- Itihaas (June 20, 1997) (Released) ...... Karan
- Diljale (September 27, 1996) (Released) ...... Shyam
- Jaan (May 17, 1996) (Released) ...... Karan
- Jung (April 19, 1996) (Released) ...... Ajay Bahadur
- Haqeeqat (December 29, 1995) (Released) ...... Shiva/Ajay
- Gunda Raj (September 8, 1995) (Released) ...... Ajay Chauvan
- Hulchul (August 4, 1995) (Released) ...... Deva
- Naajayaz (March 17, 1995) (Released) ...... Inspector Jay Bakshi
- Suhaag (November 4, 1994) (Released) ...... Ajay
- Vijaypath (August 5, 1994) (Released) ...... Karan
- Kanoon (April 1, 1994) (Released) ...... Vishal
- Dilwale (February 4, 1994) (Released) ...... Arun Saxena
- Dhanwan (December 10, 1993) (Released) ...... Kashinath
- Bedardi (November 12, 1993) (Released) ...... Vijay Saxena
- Ek Hi Rasta (October 22, 1993) (Released) ...... Karan Singh
- Shaktimaan (July 9, 1993) (Released)
- Sangram (June 18, 1993) (Released) ...... Raja
- Platform (April 23, 1993) (Released) ...... Rajoo
- Divya Shakti (February 19, 1993) (Released) ...... Prashant Varma
- Dil Hai Betab (1993) (Released) ...... Ajay
- Jigar (October 23, 1992) (Released) ...... 'Raju' Raj Verma
- Phool Aur Kaante (November 22, 1991) (Released) ...... Ajay
Director:
- U Me Aur Hum (April 11, 2008) (Released)
Playback Singer:
- Toonpur Ka Superrhero (December 24, 2010) (Released)
- Mehbooba (July 11, 2008) (Released)
- Diljale (September 27, 1996) (Released)
- Dilwale (February 4, 1994) (Released)
Story Writer:
- U Me Aur Hum (April 11, 2008) (Released)
Producer:
- Bol Bachchan (2011) (To Go On Floor)
- All The Best (October 16, 2009) (Released)
- U Me Aur Hum (April 11, 2008) (Released)
- The Awakening (2006) (Released)
- Raju Chacha (December 20, 2000) (Released)
Awards:
Winner: Screen Award for Best Performer (2011)
Movie: Golmaal 3
Winner: The Global Indian Film And Television Honors for Best Actor In A Lead Role - Male (2011)
Movie: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
Winner: Apsara Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2010)
Movie: All The Best
Winner: Screen Award for Best Actor (2003)
Movie: Company
Winner: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Negative Role (2003)
Movie: Deewangee
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Negative Role (2002)
Movie: Deewangee
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) (2002)
Movie: Company
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) (2002)
Movie: The Legend Of Bhagat Singh
Winner: Screen Award for Best Actor (1999)
Movie: Zakhm
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Male Debutante (1991)
Movie: Phool Aur Kaante
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor (2011)
Movie: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (2011)
Movie: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In Leading Role (2011)
Movie: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2011)
Movie: Raajneeti
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In A Leading Role - Male (2011)
Movie: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2011)
Movie: Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor - Thriller/ Action (2011)
Movie: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2011)
Movie: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Actor (2011)
Movie: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In Popular Category (Male) (2010)
Movie: All The Best
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In Popular Category (Male) (2010)
Movie: All The Best
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Performance In Negative Role (2010)
Movie: London Dreams
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Comedy Role (2010)
Movie: All The Best
Nominated: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year - Male (2010)
Movie: All The Best
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2010)
Movie: All The Best
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor (2007)
Movie: Omkara
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Actor (2007)
Movie: Omkara
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Negative Role (2006)
Movie: Kaal
Nominated: Global Indian Film Awards for Best Actor (2006)
Movie: Omkara
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor (2006)
Movie: Apaharan
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Negative Role (2006)
Movie: Shikhar
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Negative Role (2005)
Movie: Kaal
Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (2005)
Movie: Apaharan
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Negative Role (2005)
Movie: Khakee
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Negative Role (2004)
Movie: Khakee
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2003)
Movie: Gangaajal
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor (2003)
Movie: The Legend Of Bhagat Singh
Nominated: Award for Best Actor (2002)
Movie: Company
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2001)
Movie: Lajja
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1999)
Movie: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Nominated: Award for Best Actor (1998)
Movie: Zakhm
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1995)
Movie: Naajayaz