
Ajay Devgn
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Biography
Ajay Devgn is an Indian actor, director and producer who works in Hindi cinema and is regarded as one of its most bankable stars. Born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969 in New Delhi, he is the son of action director Veeru Devgan. He made a striking debut with Phool Aur Kaante (1991) and went on to win National Film Awards for Zakhm (1998) and The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), moving fluidly between action, drama and comedy. Known for the Golmaal, Singham and Drishyam films, and married to actress Kajol since 1999, he reprises his role as IRS officer Amay Patnaik in the 2025 crime thriller Raid 2.
Ajay Devgn is an Indian actor, director and producer who works in Hindi cinema and is regarded as one of its most bankable stars. Born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969 in New Delhi, he is the son of action director Veeru Devgan. He made a striking debut with Phool Aur Kaante (1991) and went on to win National Film Awards for Zakhm (1998) and The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), moving fluidly between action, drama and comedy. Known for the Golmaal, Singham and Raid franchises, he reprises his role as IRS officer Amay Patnaik in the 2025 crime thriller Raid 2.
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Early Life and Family
Ajay Devgn was born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969 in New Delhi. He is the son of the late action and stunt director Veeru Devgan and Veena Devgan; his brother, Anil Devgan, was a director. Growing up around film sets gave him an early grounding in the craft, especially action.
Marriage and Children
He is married to actress Kajol, whom he wed in 1999. The couple have a daughter, Nysa, and a son, Yug. Before his marriage he was reportedly in a relationship with actress Karisma Kapoor, though he has kept his personal life largely private.
Relationships & Affairs
Ajay Devgn is married to actress Kajol; the two, who worked together in several films, married in 1999 and are among Hindi cinema's most enduring couples. They have two children, Nysa and Yug. Before his marriage, Ajay was reportedly linked with actress Karisma Kapoor, a relationship neither dwelt on publicly.
Debut and Rise
Ajay Devgn made a memorable debut with Phool Aur Kaante (1991), whose split-bike stunt became iconic. He soon proved his dramatic range, winning the National Film Award for Best Actor for Zakhm (1998) and again for The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002).
Franchises and Stardom
He became a mass favourite through the Golmaal comedy series and the Singham and Singham Again cop dramas, while continuing to take on strong dramatic roles in films such as Drishyam (2015) and its sequel. He also directed and produced films under his own banner.
Raid, Raid 2 and Recent Work
He played IRS officer Amay Patnaik in the acclaimed Raid (2018), a role he reprises in Raid 2 (2025), which follows Patnaik seven years on as he takes on another high-profile case. He remains one of Hindi cinema's most consistent leading men.
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Net Worth
Ajay Devgn's net worth is reported by third-party sites at around ₹450-500 crore, an estimate rather than an officially confirmed figure. His income comes from acting fees, film production, a visual-effects company and numerous brand endorsements. He has not officially disclosed his earnings.
Some Lesser Known Facts
- His real name is Vishal Veeru Devgan; "Ajay Devgn" is his screen name.
- His debut in Phool Aur Kaante (1991) featured a now-iconic split stunt across two moving motorcycles.
- He won two National Film Awards for Best Actor, for Zakhm and The Legend of Bhagat Singh.
- He is married to actress Kajol, and the couple have two children, Nysa and Yug.
- He owns a film-production house and a visual-effects company.
- He reprises IRS officer Amay Patnaik in Raid 2 (2025).
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