Ajay Devgn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ajay Devgn
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Devgan in 2016
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| Born |
Vishal Veeru Devgan
02 April 1969 (age 52) |
| Education | Mithibai College |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Kajol (m. 1999)
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| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Veena Devgan (mother) Veeru Devgan (father) |
| Relatives | Devgan family |
| Awards | Full list |
Vishal Veeru Devgan (born 02 April 1969), known professionally as Ajay Devgn, is an Indian actor, film director and producer. He has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. Devgn has won numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. In 2016, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour of the country.
Devgn began his professional career with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991. He then rose to prominence as an action hero starring in successful films such as Jigar (1992), Sangram (1993), Dilwale (1994), and Diljale (1996). He went on to give critically acclaimed performances in Zakhm, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Company, Deewangee, and The Legend of Bhagat Singh. After the success of Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006) he went on to collaborate with Rohit Shetty on a number of Action-Comedies including Golmaal Returns (2008), All the Best: Fun Begins (2009), Golmaal 3 (2010), Singham (2011), Bol Bachchan (2012), Singham Returns (2014), and Golmaal Again (2017). His highest grossing movies include Tanhaji and Total Dhamaal.
In addition, Devgn owns a production company Ajay Devgn FFilms, which was established in 2000. In 2008, he debuted as a film director with U Me Aur Hum. He has been married to film actress Kajol since 1999. His collaboration with Rohit shetty gave success.
Images for kids
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Devgan with his wife Kajol at an event in 2013
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Devgn with Rohit Shetty at the success bash of Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai in 2010
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Devgan during the promotions of All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)
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Devgan with Kangana Ranaut at success party of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai in 2010
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Devgn with Ileana D'Cruz during the trailer launch of their film Baadshaho in 2017
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Prachi Desai, Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Asin 'Bol Bachchan' team on the sets of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
