Ajay Devgn
At 56 years old, Ajay Devgn remains one of the most prominent Indian Actors working today.
Ajay Devgan is an Indian film actor, director and producer. He is widely considered as one of the most popular actors of Hindi cinema who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. He has won numerous awards, 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. Devgan began his professional career with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance.
"His role in Mahesh Bhatt's 1998 drama 'Zakhm', where he played a man grappling with his mother's past, earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor." — About Ajay Devgn
| Metric | Ajay Devgn | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 56 | 53 | +3 yrs |
| Career length | 38 yrs | ~35 yrs | +3 yrs |
| Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Ajay Devgn
Did you know that Ajay Devgn originally planned to become a film director before making his acting debut?
- His birth name is Vishal Veeru Devgan; he adopted 'Ajay' for his debut film, Phool Aur Kaante.
- He holds a private pilot's license, making him one of the few Indian actors with this unique qualification.
- Ajay Devgn was the first Bollywood actor to own a private jet, a six-seater Hawker 800.
- He changed his surname spelling from 'Devgan' to 'Devgn' in 2009 for numerological reasons.
- His father, Veeru Devgan, was a renowned action choreographer, influencing Ajay's early career path.
His role in Mahesh Bhatt's 1998 drama 'Zakhm', where he played a man grappling with his mother's past, earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor. This critical acclaim cemented his versatility beyond action roles and marked a significant turning point in his career.
Ajay Devgn is celebrated for his intense performances and ability to seamlessly transition between diverse genres, from action and drama to comedy, establishing himself as a versatile and enduring star in Hindi cinema. His quiet intensity and powerful screen presence have defined a unique niche, influencing a generation of actors.
