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Real Name: | Vishal Veeru Devgan |
Profession: | Indian actor |
Birthplace: | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
Spouse: | Kajol |
Age: | 54 |
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. Devgn has appeared in over a hundred films and has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. In 2016, he was honored by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honor in 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), Dilwale (1994), and Diljale (1996). He went on to give critically acclaimed performances in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Company (2002), Deewangee (2002), for Zakhm (1998), and The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), he won National Film Award for Best Actor. 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 Total Dhamaal (2019), Tanhaji (2020), and Drishyam 2 (2022).
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.
Ajay Devgn Biography
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Born |
Vishal Veeru Devgan
2 April 1969 (age 54) New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Other names | Ajay Devgan |
Education | Mithibai College |
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Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse |
Kajol (m. 1999)
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Children | 2 |
Parent | Veeru Devgan (father) |
Family | Devgan family (by birth) Mukherjee-Samarth family (by marriage) |
Awards | Full list |
Honors | Padma Shri (2016) |
Website | ajaydevgnffilms |
Family background and marriage (Ajay Devgn Biography)
Devgn was born to a Punjabi Hindu Saraswath-Vishwakarma family originally from Amritsar, Punjab. The 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 Silver Beach High School in Juhu and then studied at Mithibai College.
Devgn began a relationship with the actress Karisma Kapoor while filming Jigar, however, the couple ended their relationship in 1995. That same year, Devgn’s relationship with the actress, Kajol Mukherjee, began whilst they were co-starring in Gundaraj. The media called them “an unlikely pair” due to their contrasting personalities. On 24 February 1999, the couple married in a traditional Maharashtrian Hindu ceremony at the Devgan home. The couple has two children. Their daughter, Nysa, was born in 2003 and their son, Yug, was born in 2010. Devgn and Kajol stored their newborn son’s umbilical cord blood and tissues to act as a source of stem cells in case of a serious ailment. In August 2009, Devgn changed the spelling of his surname Devgan to Devgn, at the request of his family. He is a practicing Shaiva Hindu who prominently wears a Rudraksha which, along with other religious themes, features in his films. Devgn was the first Bollywood personality to own a private jet for transport to shooting locations, promotions, and for personal trips.
Career (Ajay Devgn Biography)
Film debut, breakthrough and rise to prominence (1991–99)
As Devgn entered the film industry in 1991, he changed his stage name from his birth name, Vishal, to “Ajay” due to several other actors named Vishal being launched at the same time, including Manoj Kumar‘s son. He began his professional career in Phool Aur Kaante and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He co-starred with Madhoo. In his opening scene, Devgn performed a split while balancing between two motorcycles. His next film was Jigar (1992), a Bollywood martial arts film co-starring Karisma Kapoor. It was released on Diwali weekend and became the seventh-highest-grossing movie of that year, taking ₹7 crores (US$880,000) at the box office.
In 1993, Devgn starred in Dil Hai Betaab, a movie about a love triangle and romantic themes such as revenge. He next featured in Divya Shakti and then Sangram, a story of enmity between two fathers. Devgn then worked with Deepak Bahry, who directed the action film Ek Hi Raasta, and with Deepak Pawar, who directed Platform. Other releases that year was Shaktiman, Dhanwan, and Bedardi.
In 1999, Devgn starred in the romantic drama Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, in which he played Vanraj, a man who tries to help his wife (Aishwarya Rai) reunite with her lover (Salman Khan). Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam marked a significant turning point in Devgn’s career. The film, an adaptation of Maitreyi Devi’s Bengali novel Na Hanyate, was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-starred by Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Devgn was highly praised for his performance. Rediff said: “Ajay’s role reminds you of one he did in another film, Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha. There he is searching for the boyfriend of the girl he secretly loves. But intense scenes are his forte and he does well here. He’s particularly good in the scene where he gets exasperated with his wife’s stubbornness and strives to keep his cool.” The movie was successful and Devgn was nominated for the Filmfare best actor award. After that, he appeared in Hindustan Ki Kasam with Amitabh Bachchan and Sonali Bendre. He then worked with the director Milan Luthria in Kachche Dhaage, with Saif Ali Khan and Manisha Koirala. The movie was a box-office hit. He then performed in the successful movie Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet, a romantic comedy, and then in his home production movie with Kajol, and director, Prakash Jha. The film was titled Dil Kya Kare. His other movies in 1999 were Gair and Thakshak in which he played a strong, silent man.
Critical acclaim and awards success (2000–09)
In 2000, Devgn performed in Harry Baweja’s Deewane. The film did not do well at the box office. In the same year, Devgn starred in his first home production; Raju Chacha, with Kajol. The film was moderately successful.
In 2001, Devgn starred in another moderately successful film; Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke with Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta. His next release was Lajja, with Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff, and Anil Kapoor. He was nominated for the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award. However, the film was not popular with the public. Mahesh Manjrekar‘s Tera Mera Saath Rahen followed.
In 2002, Devgn performed in Ram Gopal Varma‘s fictional examination of the Mumbai underworld in the film Company. Devgn played a gangster named Malik. Both Company and Devgn’s performance received critical acclaim. As Taran Adarsh reviewed: “Ajay Devgn enacts his role to perfection. In a controlled performance, the actor takes to this complex character like a fish takes to water. He underplays his part with admirable ease.” Devgn was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actor Award and won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. Devgn’s next release was David Dhawan‘s comedy Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, with Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Aishwarya Rai. The same year, he played the role of Bhagat Singh, in Rajkumar Santoshi‘s biopic The Legend of Bhagat Singh. His performance was well-received by critics. Taran Adarsh said, “Ajay Devgn has lived the role. To state that he is excellent would be an understatement. His performance is bound to win admiration from cine-goers, besides fetching awards.” The film was released on 7 June 2002 and went on to win two National Film Awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi, and three Filmfare Awards, including the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie. Despite these awards, and Devgn winning his second National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance, the film was not popular with the public. Devgn went on to perform in Anees Bazmee‘s Deewangee. The film was partially inspired by William Diehl’s novel, Primal Fear. The film earned Devgn several awards for his role including a Filmfare Best Villain Award, the Star Screen Award for Best Villain, and the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role. The film was a success at the box office.
In 2008, Devgn also performed in Rohit Shetty‘s third film Sunday. He then took the lead role with Kajol in his own directorial debut film U Me Aur Hum. The film performed moderately well at the box office and earned positive critical reviews for his performance as well as for his direction. Rediff said: “His character grows, discovers both shirt buttons and subtlety, delivering an intense acting job. Speaking almost entirely in platitudes – pithy at first, profound as he goes on – this grows into an extraordinarily well-written character, replete with flaws and relatability. The way he treats his remorse, drunkenly pointing every finger at himself around a dinner table, is superbly handled, as is his guilty struggle to delineate his life experience from his professional opinion.” Devgn also made a cameo appearance in his brother Anil Devgan’s film Haal-e-Dil. He then starred in Afzal Khan’s Mehbooba.
Again in 2008, Devgn performed in Rohit Shetty’s comedy Golmaal Returns, a sequel to the 2006 film Golmaal: Fun Unlimited about a mistrustful wife who believed her husband was unfaithful. The Indian Express said the screenplay was derivative, concluding: “There is nothing particularly new about a suspicious wife keeping tabs on her husband, and there is nothing particularly new in the way Ajay-Kareena plays it.” Golmaal Returns was a financial success with global revenues of ₹79.25 crore (US$9.9 million).
In 2009, Devgn produced his third film, All the Best, directed by Rohit Shetty. It had some financial success. Next, Devgn starred in Vipul Shah‘s London Dreams, with Salman Khan and the Tamil film star Asin. The film was not popular with the public.
Commercial success (2010–present)
In the following decade, Devgn performed roles in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Golmaal 3 (2010), Raajneeti (2010), Singham (2011), Bol Bachchan (2012), Son of Sardaar (2012), Singham Returns (2014) and Drishyam (2015). In 2010, Devgn featured in the financially successful comedy Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? with Paresh Rawal and Konkona Sen Sharma. He then featured in Prakash Jha’s political thriller Raajneeti. Raajneeti was released internationally on 4 June 2010, after some controversies regarding similarities between actual people and the characters in the film. There were also issues about the use of the national anthem in the film. The film was made with a budget of ₹60 crores (US$7.5 million) When the film was released, it had positive reviews and was financially successful. Again, in 2010, Devgn starred in Milan Luthria’s Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, which was among the top-grossing films of that year. Both the film and Devgn’s performance were well-received by the critics. Taran Adarsh said: “Ajay Devgn is splendid as Sultan. The actor had enacted a similar role in Company, but it must be said that his interpretation is so different in Once Upon A Time in Mumbai. He adds so much depth to the character, which only goes to prove his range and versatility. This is, without a trace of doubt, Ajay’s finest work so far.” Komal Nahta said: “Ajay Devgn is simply fantastic in the role of Sultan Mirza. So real is his performance that it looks like he was born to play this role. Right from his look to his acting including dialogue delivery, everything is fabulous. Indeed, an award-winning performance!”
In 2016, Devgn was seen in his own production, Shivaay, which was released around Diwali 2016. Shivaay is an action drama movie. Shivaay opened to mixed reviews and grossed more than ₹146 crores (US$18 million). In 2017, Devgn featured in director Milan Luthria’s Baadshaho and Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal Again. Both films were mild commercial successes. While Baadshaho was a hit, Golmaal Again became the highest-grossing film of 2017 collecting 100 crores in 4 days of its release and a lifetime collection of 205 crores at the Indian box office while making a hefty 300 crores at the worldwide box office.
In 2018, Devgn starred in Raj Kumar Gupta’s Raid where he plays the role of an honest Indian Revenue Service officer, which was released to positive critical feedback on 16 March, and was a commercial success. Devgn has long been working on producing Sons of Sardaar: The Battle of Saragari, a sequel to Son of Sardaar. In August 2017, Devgn stated: “We are working on the script but it won’t happen for another two years because of the scale of the project.” He starred in De De Pyaar De alongside Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh. In early 2020, Devgn portrayed the role of 17th-century military leader Tanaji Malusare in an eponymously titled film, Tanhaji; directed by Om Raut. The film was released on 10 January 2020 and went on to win three National Film Awards, including the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Actor ‘Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior’ earned Rs 3.67 billion ($49 million) worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2020. Moreover, it marks Ajay Devgn’s 100th film as an actor.
In 2023, Ajay is set to star in the remake of Kaithi, titled Bholaa, which is his 4th directorial venture. Other projects for him in 2023 include the sports drama Maidaan and Neeraj Pandey‘s Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, which is currently filming.
With Singham Again, the much-awaited sequel to the smash-hit Singham Returns and Anees Bazmee’s Naam Ajay Devgn has already a packed schedule for 2024.
Filmography (Ajay Devgn Biography)
Films
Denotes films/dramas that are not yet released |
Year | Film | Actor | Producer | Director | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Phool Aur Kaante | Yes | No | No | Ajay Salgaonkar | |
1992 | Jigar | Yes | No | No | Raj “Raju” Verma | |
1993 | Divya Shakti | Yes | No | No | Prashant Varma | |
Platform | Yes | No | No | Raju | ||
Sangraam | Yes | No | No | Raja S. Singh Kanwar | ||
Shaktiman | Yes | No | No | Amar | ||
Dil Hai Betaab | Yes | No | No | Ajay | ||
Ek Hi Raasta | Yes | No | No | Karan Singh | ||
Bedardi | Yes | No | No | Vijay Saxena | ||
Dhanwaan | Yes | No | No | Kashinath | ||
1994 | Dilwale | Yes | No | No | Arun Saxena | |
Kanoon | Yes | No | No | Vishal Singh | ||
Vijaypath | Yes | No | No | Karan | ||
Suhaag | Yes | No | No | Ajay Sharma / Ajay Malhotra | ||
Madam X | No | No | No | — | Assistant director | |
1995 | Naajayaz | Yes | No | No | Jay Bakshi | |
Hulchul | Yes | No | No | Deva | ||
Gundaraj | Yes | No | No | Ajay Chauhan | ||
Haqeeqat | Yes | No | No | Shiva/Ajay | ||
1996 | Jung | Yes | No | No | Ajay Bahadur Saxena | |
Diljale | Yes | No | No | Shyam | ||
Jaan | Yes | No | No | Karan | ||
1997 | Ishq | Yes | No | No | Ajay Rai | |
Itihaas | Yes | No | No | Karan | ||
1998 | Major Saab | Yes | No | No | Virendra Pratap Singh | |
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | Yes | No | No | Shekhar Suryavanshi | ||
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | Yes | No | No | Himself | Guest appearance | |
Zakhm | Yes | No | No | Ajay R. Desai | ||
1999 | Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | Yes | No | No | Raju | |
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Yes | No | No | Vanraj | ||
Hindustan Ki Kasam | Yes | Yes | No | Ajay/Tauheed | ||
Gair | Yes | No | No | Vijay Kumar/Dev | ||
Thakshak | Yes | No | No | Ishaan Singh | ||
Kachche Dhaage | Yes | No | No | Aftab | ||
Dil Kya Kare | Yes | Yes | No | Anand Kishore | ||
2000 | Deewane | Yes | No | No | Vishal/Arun | |
Raju Chacha | Yes | Yes | No | Shekhar/Raju Chacha | ||
2001 | Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke | Yes | No | No | Rohit Verma / Vikram “Vicky” Malhotra | |
Lajja | Yes | No | No | Bhulwa | ||
Tera Mera Saath Rahen | Yes | No | No | Raj Dixit | ||
2002 | Company | Yes | No | No | Malik | |
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Yes | No | No | Raja Sharma | ||
The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Yes | No | No | Bhagat Singh | ||
Deewangee | Yes | No | No | Tarang Bharadwaj | ||
2003 | Bhoot | Yes | No | No | Vishal Bhatia | |
Qayamat: City Under Threat | Yes | No | No | Rachit | ||
Chori Chori | Yes | No | No | Ranbir Malhotra | ||
Gangaajal | Yes | No | No | SP Amit Kumar | ||
Parwana | Yes | No | No | Parwana | ||
Zameen | Yes | No | No | Lieutenant Colonel Ranvir Singh Ranawat | ||
LOC Kargil | Yes | No | No | Manoj Kumar Pandey | ||
2004 | Khakee | Yes | No | No | Yashwant Aangre Ruthless Criminal | |
Masti | Yes | No | No | Inspector Sikander Tyagi | ||
Yuva | Yes | No | No | Michael “Mike” Mukherjee | ||
Raincoat | Yes | No | No | Manoj | ||
Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Yes | No | No | Deven Chaudhary | Cameo | |
2005 | Insan | Yes | No | No | Ajit Rathore | |
Blackmail | Yes | No | No | Shekhar R Mohan | ||
Zameer: The Fire Within | Yes | No | No | Suraj Chauhan | ||
Tango Charlie | Yes | No | No | BSF Soldier Hawaldar Mohammad Ali “Mike Alpha” | ||
Kaal | Yes | No | No | Kaali Pratap Singh | ||
Main Aisa Hi Hoon | Yes | No | No | Indraneel Thakur | ||
Apaharan | Yes | No | No | Ajay Shastri | ||
Shikhar | Yes | No | No | Gaurav Gupta | ||
2006 | Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke | Yes | No | No | Kunal Singh | Special appearance |
Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | Yes | No | No | Gopal Kumar Santoshi | ||
The Awakening | Yes | Yes | No | Himself | Also editor; Short film | |
Omkara | Yes | No | No | Omkara Shukla | ||
2007 | Cash | Yes | No | No | Karan / Doc | |
Aag | Yes | No | No | Heerendra “Heero” Dhaan | ||
2008 | Halla Bol | Yes | No | No | Ashfaque Khan/Sameer Khan | |
Sunday | Yes | No | No | Rajvir Randhawa | ||
U Me Aur Hum | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ajay Mehra | ||
Haal-e-Dil | Yes | No | No | Himself | Guest appearance | |
Mehbooba | Yes | No | No | Karan Dhariwal | ||
Golmaal Returns | Yes | No | No | Gopal Kumar Santoshi | ||
2009 | All the Best: Fun Begins | Yes | Yes | No | Prem Chopra | |
London Dreams | Yes | No | No | Arjun Joshi | ||
2010 | Teen Patti | Yes | No | No | Sunny | Cameo |
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? | Yes | No | No | Puneet | ||
Raajneeti | Yes | No | No | Sooraj Kumar | ||
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Yes | No | No | Sultan Mirza | ||
Aakrosh | Yes | No | No | Pratap Kumar | ||
Golmaal 3 | Yes | No | No | Gopal Kumar Santoshi | ||
Toonpur Ka Super Hero | Yes | No | No | Aditya | ||
2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Yes | No | No | Narrator | |
Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | Yes | No | No | Naren Ahuja | ||
Ready | Yes | No | No | Raju | Cameo | |
Singham | Yes | No | No | Inspector Bajirao Singham | ||
Rascals | Yes | No | No | Bhagat “Bhagu” Bhosle | ||
2012 | Tezz | Yes | No | No | Aakash Rana | |
Bol Bachchan | Yes | Yes | No | Prithviraj Raghuvanshi | ||
Son of Sardaar | Yes | Yes | No | Jaswinder Singh Randhawa (Jassi) | ||
2013 | Himmatwala | Yes | No | No | Ravi Verma | |
Satyagraha | Yes | No | No | Manav Raghvendra | ||
Mahabharat | Yes | No | No | Arjun | Voiceover | |
2014 | Singham Returns | Yes | Yes | No | DCP Bajirao Singham | |
Action Jackson | Yes | No | No | Vishy/Jai (AJ) | ||
Vitti Dandu | No | Yes | No | — | ||
2015 | Hey Bro | Yes | No | No | Himself | Guest appearance |
Drishyam | Yes | No | No | Vijay Salgaonkar | ||
2016 | Fitoor | Yes | No | No | Moazam | Cameo |
Shivaay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Shivaay | ||
2017 | Guest iin London | Yes | No | No | Ajay Gandotra | Cameo |
Baadshaho | Yes | No | No | Bhavani Singh | ||
Poster Boys | Yes | No | No | Himself | Guest appearance | |
Golmaal Again | Yes | No | No | Gopal Kumar Santoshi | ||
2018 | Aapla Manus | Yes | Yes | No | Himself | Guest appearance |
Raid | Yes | No | No | Amay Patnaik | ||
Helicopter Eela | No | Yes | No | — | ||
Simmba | Yes | No | No | DCP Bajirao Singham | Cameo | |
2019 | Total Dhamaal | Yes | Yes | No | Guddu Rastogi | |
De De Pyaar De | Yes | No | No | Ashish Mehra | ||
2020 | Tanhaji | Yes | Yes | No | Tanaji Malusare | |
Chhalaang | No | Yes | No | — | ||
2021 | Tribhanga | No | Yes | No | — | |
The Big Bull | No | Yes | No | — | ||
Bhuj: The Pride of India | Yes | Yes | No | Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik | ||
Sooryavanshi | Yes | No | No | DCP Bajirao Singham | Cameo | |
Velle | Yes | Yes | No | Himself | Guest appearance | |
2022 | Gangubai Kathiawadi | Yes | No | No | Rahim Lala | Cameo |
RRR | Yes | No | No | Alluri Venkatarama Raju | Cameo; Telugu film | |
Runway 34 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Captain Vikrant Khanna | ||
Thank God | Yes | No | No | Chitragupt “CG” | ||
Drishyam 2 | Yes | No | No | Vijay Salgaonkar | ||
2023 | Bholaa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Bholaa | |
Maidaan | Yes | No | No | Syed Abdul Rahim | Completed | |
2024 | Singham Again | Yes | Yes | No | DCP Bajirao Singham | Pre-production |
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha | Yes | No | No | TBA | Filming |
Dubbing roles (Ajay Devgn Biography)
Film title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release |
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Eega | – | Father (voice in intro credits) | Hindi | Telugu | 2012 | 2012 |
Dhruva | Ram Charan | ASP K. Dhruva IPS | Hindi | Telugu | 2016 | 2017 |
Ponniyin Selvan: I | Narrator | Hindi | Tamil | 2022 | 2022 |
Television
Year | Title | Role |
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2002–2004 | Devi | Producer |
2008 | Rock-N-Roll Family | Judge |
2012 | Ramleela – Ajay Devgn Ke Saath | Narrator |
2018 | Swami Ramdev – Ek Sangharsh | Producer |
2020 | LalBazaar | Presenter |
2021 | Into The Wild With Bear Grylls | Celebrity Guest |
2022 | The Great Indian Murder | Producer |
Rudra: The Edge of Darkness | DCP Rudraveer “Rudra” Singh |
Music videos
Year | Title | Performer |
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2013 | “Betiyaan” (Save the Girl Child) | Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam |
Production (Ajay Devgn Biography)
Ajay Devgn FFilms (ADF) is an Indian film production and distribution company established by actor Ajay Devgn in 2000. Based in Mumbai, it mainly produces and distributes Hindi films. In 2000, ADF released its first film, Raju Chacha. The film starred Devgn himself as the lead actor and his wife Kajol as the lead actress. Raju Chacha received mixed reviews but grossed Rs 209.2 million at the box office.
In 2008, Devgn co-produced the drama U Me Aur Hum, which marked his directorial debut. Devgn also played the lead role in the film, sharing the screen again with Kajol. The film was written by Devgn himself and three other writers. Critical reception was generally positive, with Taran Adarsh giving the film 4 out of 5 stars and describing it as “A well-made, absorbing love story that’s high on emotional quotient”.
In 2009, Devgn released and acted in his home production All the Best: Fun Begins, which was directed by Rohit Shetty and also starred, in Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, and Mugdha Godse. The film was released on 16 October 2009 and received a positive response from critics. It was rated a hit in India and is the twelfth highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2009.
In 2014, ADF produced Singham Returns starring Devgn and Kareena Kapoor. In 2016 Devgn produced and starred in Shivaay which is to be the most expensive film of his production.
In late December 2017, ADF collaborated with Fox Star Studios to produce Total Dhamaal starring Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Madhuri Dixit, and Anil Kapoor.
NY VFXWAALA
In October 2015, Devgn established a visual effects company, NY VFXWAALA, after his children. It has been involved with many major films, such as Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Tamasha, Bajirao Mastani, Mersal, Dilwale, Force 2, and Simmba. The company won the Best Special Effects award at the 64th National Film Awards for the film Shivaay (2016).
Other works (Ajay Devgn Biography)
Devgn’s production company Ajay Devgn FFilms was established in 2000. The company’s first film was Raju Chacha (2000), starring Devgn and Kajol. In 2008, Devgn made his directorial debut and co-produced U Me Aur Hum. Devgn was part of the drama film’s team of four writers. The film tells the story of a woman (Kajol) who has a very weak memory and even forgets her own husband. Taran Adarsh, a film critic, described it as “a well-made, absorbing love story that’s high on the emotional quotient.”
In 2012, Devgn starred in Rohit Shetty’s romantic action comedy film Bol Bachchan, which was a joint production with Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd. It also featured Abhishek Bachchan, Asin, and Prachi Desai. The film, made with a budget of ₹70 crores (US$8.8 million), is an official remake of Gol Maal (1979). The film was released on 6 July 2012 in about 2,575 cinemas around the world and had 2,700 prints. It received mixed reviews but had a good opening at the box office. The film had record advance bookings. Bol Bachchan was one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films. It took ₹158 crores (US$20 million).
Devgn also starred in Ashwni Dhir’s romantic action comedy film Son of Sardaar, which was a joint production with Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. The film was released on 13 November 2012. Despite competition with Yash Raj’s film Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Son of Sardaar was a financial success. It made ₹150 crores (US$19 million).
In 2018, Ajay Devgn released his first Marathi production, Aapla Manus. The movie was in the Marathi language. It was directed by Satish Rajwade and starred Nana Patekar, Iravati Harshe, and Sumeet Raghavan. The film was produced by Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Abhinav Shukla, Manish Mishra, & Rohit Choudhary and released on 9 February 2018. The story was a dramatic thriller written by Vivek Bele. The film was distributed by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.
Awards and honors (Ajay Devgn Biography)
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards are awarded by the Government of India’s Directorate of Film Festivals division for achievements in the Indian film industry. Devgn has received four awards.
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1998 | Zakhm | Best Actor | Won |
2002 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Won | |
2020 | Tanhaji | Won | |
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (Producer) | Won |
Filmfare Awards (Ajay Devgn Biography)
Established in 1954, the Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to members of the Hindi film industry. Devgn has won three awards.
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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1991 | Phool Aur Kaante | Best Male Debut | Won |
1995 | Naajayaz | Best Actor | Nominated |
1999 | Zakhm | Nominated | |
2000 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Nominated | |
2002 | Lajja | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
2003 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh & Company | Best Actor (Critics) | Won |
Deewangee | Best Villain | Won | |
Company | Best Actor | Nominated | |
2004 | Gangaajal | Nominated | |
2005 | Khakee | Best Villain | Nominated |
2006 | Kaal | Nominated | |
2011 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Best Actor | Nominated |
2012 | Singham | Nominated | |
2021 | Tanhaji | Nominated | |
Best Film | Nominated |
Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards
Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards is given by “The Bengal Film Journalists’ Association” which is the oldest Association of Film critics in India, founded in 1937. Devgn has received two awards.
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1998 | Zakhm | Best Actor | Won |
2002 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Won |
Producers Guild Film Awards
The Producers Guild Film Awards (previously known as Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards) is an annual event originated by the Film Producers Guild of India. Devgn has received one award.
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2009 | All the Best | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Won |
London Dreams | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Nominated | |
2010 | Raajneeti | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Best Actor | Nominated | |
2011 | Singham | Nominated |
Zee Cine Awards (Ajay Devgn Biography)
The Zee Cine Awards are an annual award ceremony organized by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. Devgn has received one award.
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Best Actor | Nominated |
2002 | Lajja | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
2003 | Company | Best Actor | Nominated |
The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Nominated | ||
Deewangee | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Won | |
2004 | Gangaajal | Best Actor | Nominated |
2006 | Apaharan | Nominated | |
Kaal | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Nominated | |
2007 | Omkara | Best Actor | Nominated |
2011 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Nominated | |
2012 | Singham | Nominated | |
2016 | Drishyam | Nominated |
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | Special Award | Film Actor of the Decade | Nominated |
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Most Entertaining Film Actor | Nominated | |
2011 | Singham | Nominated |
Global Indian Film Awards (Ajay Devgn Biography)
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2006 | Omkara | Best Actor | Nominated |
Stardust Awards
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2002 | Company | Star of the Year – Male | Won |
2009 | All the Best | Nominated | |
Best Actor – Comedy / Romance | Won | ||
2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Best Actor – Thriller/Action | Won |
Star of the Year – Male | Nominated | ||
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge | Best Actor – Comedy / Romance | Nominated | |
2017 | Shivaay | Breakthrough Performance – Male | Won |
Screen Awards (Ajay Devgn Biography)
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1998 | Zakhm | Best Actor | Won |
2002 | Company | Won | |
Deewangee | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Won | |
The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Best Actor | Nominated | |
2003 | Gangaajal | Nominated | |
2004 | Khakee | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Nominated |