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Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn

Actor/Actress, Film Director, Producer
Known For
Actor/Actress, Film Director, Producer
Born
2 April 1969
Birthplace
New Delhi, India
Nationality
Indian
Net Worth
₹450-500 Crore (reported estimate)
Active Since
1991

Personal Details

Real Name
Vishal Veeru Devgan
Marital Status
Married
Genres
Action, Drama, Comedy, Thriller

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.

Physical Stats & More

Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight
80 kg (176 lbs)
Eye Colour
Dark Brown
Hair Colour
Black
Zodiac Sign
Aries
Real Name
Vishal Veeru Devgan

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.

Favourite Things

Signature Films
Zakhm, Golmaal, Singham, Drishyam, Raid
Hobbies
Aviation, Photography, Direction
National Awards
Two (Zakhm, The Legend of Bhagat Singh)
Family
Son of action director Veeru Devgan

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).

Known For

Awards & Recognition

Awards
National Film Award for Best Actor
1999
National Film Award for Best Actor
2003

FAQs

Ajay Devgn was born on 2 April 1969 in New Delhi, which makes him 56 years old in 2025. His real name is Vishal Veeru Devgan.
Ajay Devgn is married to actress Kajol, whom he wed in 1999. The couple have a daughter, Nysa, and a son, Yug.
Ajay Devgn is about 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.
His net worth is reported at around ₹450-500 crore, though this is an unverified estimate from acting, production, VFX and endorsements.
He is known for Phool Aur Kaante, Zakhm, the Golmaal and Singham series, Drishyam and Raid, and reprises Amay Patnaik in Raid 2 (2025).
In Raid 2 (2025) he reprises his Raid role as IRS officer Amay Patnaik, taking on another high-profile case seven years later.

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