Vishal Veeru Devgan (Hindi:विशाल देवगन, born April 2, 1969 in New Delhi, India), popularly known as Ajay Devgan, is a National Film Award-winning actor who appears in Hindi (Bollywood) films. Beginning his career as an action hero in the early 1990s, Devgan has since established himself as one of the actors open to serious roles in Bollywood. In 2008 he ventured into directing as well with U, Me Aur Hum, which saw him starring in the lead role al...
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Vishal Veeru Devgan (Hindi:विशाल देवगन, born April 2, 1969 in New Delhi, India), popularly known as Ajay Devgan, is a National Film Award-winning actor who appears in Hindi (Bollywood) films. Beginning his career as an action hero in the early 1990s, Devgan has since established himself as one of the actors open to serious roles in Bollywood. In 2008 he ventured into directing as well with U, Me Aur Hum, which saw him starring in the lead role alongside his wife, popular actress Kajol.
Devgan is from Punjab. His family is of Punjabi Tarkhan Sikh descent. His father is Veeru Devgan, a stunt choreographer; his mother Veena Devgan produced one film; and his brother, Anil Devgan is a Bollywood film director. He is a graduate of Bapu School in Juhu and Mithibai College. He married actress Kajol on February 24, 1999. Their daughter, Nysa Devgan, was born on April 20, 2003.
Devgan made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante (1991), in which he played the son of antagonist Amrish Puri. His...
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