Personal details
- Birth Date: 1969-04-02
- Height: 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Birth Location: New Delhi, India
- Children: (2 children) Nysa Devgan
- Parents: Veeru Devgan
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
Vishal Veeru "Ajay" Devgn, born April 2, 1969, in New Delhi, landed straight into the world of cinema thanks to his dad, Veeru Devgan, who was a legendary action director. Acting kinda runs in the blood, right? Ajay's been in the game for decades now, and honestly, the guy's a total powerhouse in Bollywood. He made his big-screen debut with Phool Aur Kaante back in ‘91—those iconic splits on two bikes? Pure madness. Since then, he’s churned out hit after hit. You’ve probably seen him tearing up the screen in flicks like Ishq, Hindustan Ki Kasam, The Legend of Bhagat Singh (which, by the way, got him massive critical love), Singham (yep, the cop with a lion’s roar), and the madcap comedy Total Dhamaal. His versatility is wild—action, comedy, drama, he’s nailed it all. Off-camera, Ajay’s life is just as star-studded. He tied the knot with Kajol, another Bollywood legend, and together they’ve got two kids—Yug and Nysa. Besides acting, he’s got a sharp business sense and runs his own production house, Ajay Devgn Ffilms, churning out movies that often become box office gold. Over the years, he’s bagged some serious awards, but it’s his consistency and no-nonsense attitude that really sets him apart. Ajay’s not just another Bollywood hero—he’s genuinely shaped modern Hindi cinema, and honestly, he’s nowhere near finished.
Alright, so here’s some solid movie trivia for you. There’s this actor who’s pretty much a legend in Bollywood, bagging not one, not two, but three National Awards for Best Actor. First up, he knocked it out of the park with Zakham back in ‘98—a film that honestly tugs at your guts with its raw emotion and hard-hitting story. Fast forward to 2002, and he’s lighting up the screen as Bhagat Singh, turning The Legend of Bhagat Singh into an absolute classic. The dude just becomes the freedom fighter—like, goosebumps territory. And then, just when you think he’s peaked, he comes back with Tanhaji in 2020, totally owning the role of a Maratha warrior. Each movie’s different, but the performances? Dude’s got range for days. You don’t see that kind of consistency every day, man. That’s why people keep talking about him.
For 45 years, I dodged getting my ears pierced. No joke—I’ve done all kinds of wild stuff on camera, stared down stunts most folks would run from, but stick a piercing gun near my ear? Nope. That’s where I drew the line. I know it sounds ridiculous, but the fear was real. Maybe it’s the anticipation, or maybe I just hate needles, but the idea freaked me out more than any action scene ever could. But hey, guess what? I finally did it. The big scary moment came and went. Honestly, it wasn’t even close to as bad as I’d built up in my head. Now, after all that drama, I’m sitting here wondering why I waited so long. Some things just get bigger in your mind the longer you put them off.
April 2, 1969
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
New Delhi, India
Yes, Nysa Devgan
Veeru Devgan and Surekha
56 years old