Ajay Devgn, born Vishal Veeru Devgan (Hindi: विशाल देवगन, Punjabi: ਵਿਸ਼ਾਲ ਦੇਵਗਨ), 2 April 1969 in New Delhi, India), and formerly known as Ajay Devgan, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.
[>>]Source: WikipediaAjay Devgn, born Vishal Veeru Devgan (Hindi: विशाल देवगन, Punjabi: ਵਿਸ਼ਾਲ ਦੇਵਗਨ), 2 April 1969 in New Delhi, India), and formerly known as Ajay Devgan, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.
He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film. He then starred in films including, Jigar (1992), Dilwale (1994), Suhaag (1994), Naajayaz (1995), Diljale (1996) and Ishq (1997).
In 1999, Devgan received his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Mahesh Bhatt's drama Zakhm. Some of his later films of the decade includes Pyar To Hona Hi Tha, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and Kachche Dhaage.
In the early 2000s, his work included Lajja (2001) and Company (2002). In 2003, he won his second National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Bhagat Singh in Rajkumar Santoshi's biopic The Legend of Bhagat Singh. Some of his other movies include Raincoat (2004), Yuva (2004) and Omkara (2006). In 2008 he ventured into directing as well with U, Me Aur Hum, which saw him starring in the lead role alongside his wife, actress Kajol.
Biography
Devgn and his family originate from Punjab. His father, Veeru Devgan, is a stunt choreographer, and his mother, Veena Devgan, has produced one film. Anil Devgan, his brother, is a Bollywood film director. He is a graduate of Bappu School in Juhu and Mithibai College. On February 23, 1999, he married actress Kajol. They have a daughter named, Nysa Devgan, who was born in April, 2003. In August 2009, Devgan changed his last name to Devgn on the request of his mother, Veena.
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