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Ajay Devgan Wiki, Age, Movies, Family, Wife, Awards, Controversy, Biography and more

Original Name:

Vishal Devgan

Date of Birth

2 April, 1967

Birth Place

Mumbai

Zodiac Sign

Aries

Height

5′ 8”

Hair Color:

Black

Eye Color

Black

Marital Status

Married

Religion

Hindu

Language

Hindi, English

Ajay Devgn Wiki

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. A leading actor 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.

Family Background and Marriage

Devgn was born to a Punjabi Hindu family in Delhi. His family has connections to the Hindi film industry in Mumbai. Devgn's father, Veeru Devgan, was a stunt choreographer and action-film director and his mother, Veena, is a film producer. His cousin, Anil Devgan, is a filmmaker and screenwriter. Devgn graduated from the Silver Beach High School in Juhu and then studied at Mithibai College. Devgn began a relationship with the actress Karisma Kapoor while filming Jigar (1992), however, the couple ended their relationship in 1995. He married the actress Kajol in 1999 and they have two children together, Nysa and Yug.

Career

Devgn made his acting debut in the 1991 film Phool Aur Kaante, which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He followed this with a series of successful action films, including Jigar (1992), Vijaypath (1994), and Dilwale (1994). He also established himself as a versatile actor with roles in romantic comedies such as Diljale (1996) and Jaan (1996).

In the late 1990s, Devgn starred in several critically acclaimed films, including Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), and Zakhm (1999). He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Zakhm.

Devgn continued to deliver successful performances in the 2000s, with films such as Gangaajal (2003), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Omkara (2006), and Golmaal (2006). He also made his directorial debut with the film U Me Aur Hum (2004).

In the 2010s, Devgn starred in several blockbuster films, including Singham (2011), Bol Bachchan (2012), Son of Sardaar (2012), Drishyam (2015), Singham Returns (2014), Golmaal Again (2017), Total Dhamaal (2019), De De Pyaar De (2019), and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020). He won his third National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Tanhaji.

Devgn is one of the most successful actors in Hindi cinema history. He is known for his versatility, his ability to perform in a variety of genres, and his box office success. He is also one of the highest-paid actors in the industry.

Awards and Recognition

Devgn has won numerous awards for his work in Hindi cinema, including:

Four National Film Awards

  • Best Actor for Zakhm (1999)
  • Best Actor for The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
  • Best Actor for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)
  • Best Feature Film in Hindi for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)

Four Filmfare Awards:

  • Best Male Debut for Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
  • Best Actor (Critics) for Zakhm (1999)
  • Best Actor for The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
  • Best Actor for Omkara (2006)
  • Padma Shri (2016), the fourth-highest civilian honour in India
  • IIFA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema (2017)
  • Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement (2019)
  • Controversies

    Devgn has been involved in several controversies throughout his career. In 1997, he was accused of assaulting a journalist. In 2008, he was criticized for his comments about the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. In 2020, he was accused of plagiarism for his film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior