Ajay Devgn (born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969 in New Delhi) is an Indian actor, producer and director who has worked in Hindi cinema for more than three decades. The son of veteran action director Veeru Devgan, he made his debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991, a film remembered for his stunt of standing on two moving motorcycles. He married actress Kajol in 1999, and the couple has two children, Nysa and Yug. Devgn has won three National Film Awards for Best Actor, for Zakhm, The Legend of Bhagat Singh and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, and received the Padma Shri in 2016. His best-known films include Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Company, Omkara, Singham, Drishyam, Raid and Tanhaji, along with the hugely popular Golmaal comedy franchise. In 2026, Dhamaal 4 and Drishyam 3 added two more hits to his record.
Ajay Devgn Quick Profile
Detail
Information
Real Name
Vishal Veeru Devgan
Born
2 April 1969, New Delhi, India
Profession
Actor, Producer, Director
Debut Film
Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
100th Film
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)
Spouse
Kajol (married 1999)
Children
Nysa, Yug
Production House
Ajay Devgn FFilms (Devgn Films)
Civilian Honour
Padma Shri (2016)
Known For
Singham, Drishyam, Golmaal, Raid, Tanhaji
Ajay Devgn Filmography (1991–1999): The Early Years
Year
Film
Role
Notes
1991
Phool Aur Kaante
Ajay Salgaonkar
Debut; won Filmfare Best Male Debut
1992
Jigar
Raj “Raju” Verma
Martial arts action film
1993
Divya Shakti
Prashant Varma
1993
Platform
Raju
1993
Sangraam
Raja S. Singh Kanwar
1993
Shaktiman
Amar Chauhan
1993
Dil Hai Betaab
Ajay
1993
Ek Hi Raasta
Karan Singh
1993
Bedardi
Vijay Saxena
1993
Dhanwaan
Kashinath
1994
Dilwale
Arun Saxena
1994
Kanoon
Vishal Singh
1994
Vijaypath
Karan
1994
Suhaag
Ajay Sharma / Ajay Malhotra
1995
Naajayaz
Jai Bakshi
Filmfare Best Actor nomination
1995
Hulchul
Deva
1995
Gundaraj
Ajay Chauhan
Co-starred Kajol
1995
Haqeeqat
Shiva / Ajay
1996
Jung
Ajay Bahadur Saxena
1996
Jaan
Karan Sharma
1996
Diljale
Shyam
1997
Itihaas
Karan Bakshi
1997
Ishq
Ajay Rai
Ensemble romantic comedy
1998
Major Saab
Virendra Pratap Singh
1998
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
Shekhar Suryavanshi
1998
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Vishal / Raju
Special appearance
1998
Zakhm
Ajay R. Desai
National Award for Best Actor
1999
Kachche Dhaage
Aftab
1999
Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet
Raju
1999
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Vanraj
Filmfare Best Actor nomination
1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Ajay / Tauheed
Also producer
1999
Dil Kya Kare
Anand Kishore
Also producer
1999
Gair
Vijay Kumar / Dev
1999
Thakshak
Ishaan Singh
Devgn Movies List (2000–2009): Rise as a Serious Actor
Year
Film
Role
Notes
2000
Deewane
Vishal / Arun
2000
Raju Chacha
Shekhar / Raju Chacha
Also producer
2001
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
Rohit Verma / Vikram “Vicky” Malhotra
2001
Lajja
Bhulwa
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor nomination
2001
Tera Mera Saath Rahen
Raj Dixit
2002
Company
Malik
Crime drama; critical acclaim
2002
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin
Raja Sharma
2002
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh
National Award for Best Actor
2002
Deewangee
Tarang Bharadwaj / Ranjeet
Filmfare Best Villain Award
2003
Bhoot
Vishal Bhatia
Horror; sleeper hit
2003
Qayamat: City Under Threat
Rachit
2003
Chori Chori
Ranbir Malhotra
2003
Gangaajal
SP Amit Kumar
Filmfare Best Actor nomination
2003
Parwana
Parwana
2003
Zameen
Lt. Col. Ranvir Singh Ranawat
2003
LOC Kargil
Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey
War drama
2004
Khakee
Yashwant Aangre
2004
Masti
Inspector Sikander Tyagi
2004
Yuva
Michael “Mike” Mukherjee
2004
Raincoat
Manoj “Mannu” Tripathi
2004
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Deven Chaudhary
Special appearance
2005
Insan
Ajit Rathore
2005
Blackmail
Shekhar R. Mohan
2005
Zameer: The Fire Within
Suraj Chauhan
2005
Tango Charlie
Hawaldar Mohammad Ali “Mike Alpha”
2005
Kaal
Kaali Pratap Singh
2005
Main Aisa Hi Hoon
Indraneel Thakur
2005
Apaharan
Ajay Shastri
2005
Shikhar
Gaurav Gupta
2006
Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
SP Kunal Singh
Cameo
2006
Golmaal: Fun Unlimited
Gopal Kumar Santoshi
Start of Golmaal franchise
2006
The Awakening
Himself
Short film; also producer and editor
2006
Omkara
Omkara “Omi” Shukla
Othello adaptation
2007
Cash
Karan / Doc
2007
Aag
Heerendra “Heero” Dhaan
Sholay remake
2008
Halla Bol
Ashfaque Khan / Sameer Khan
2008
Sunday
ACP Rajveer Randhava
2008
U Me Aur Hum
Ajay Mehra
Directorial debut; also producer
2008
Haal-e-Dil
Himself
Guest appearance
2008
Mehbooba
Karan Dhariwal
2008
Golmaal Returns
Gopal Kumar Santoshi
2009
All the Best: Fun Begins
Prem Chopra
Also producer
2009
London Dreams
Arjun Joshi
Ajay Devgn Movies List (2010–2019): Action, Comedy & Franchises
Year
Film
Role
Notes
2010
Teen Patti
Sunny
Cameo
2010
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?
Puneet “Pappu” Bajpai
2010
Raajneeti
Sooraj Kumar
Political drama
2010
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
Sultan Mirza
Filmfare Best Actor nomination
2010
Aakrosh
Pratap Kumar
2010
Golmaal 3
Gopal Kumar Santoshi
His first 100 Crore Club film
2010
Toonpur Ka Super Hero
Aditya
2011
Yamla Pagla Deewana
Narrator
2011
Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji
Naren Ahuja
2011
Ready
Raju
Cameo
2011
Singham
Inspector Bajirao Singham
Start of the Cop Universe
2011
Rascals
Bhagat “Bhagu” Bhosle
2012
Tezz
Aakash Rana
2012
Bol Bachchan
Prithviraj Raghuvanshi
Also producer
2012
Son of Sardaar
Jaswinder Singh Randhawa (Jassi)
Also producer
2013
Himmatwala
Ravi Verma
2013
Satyagraha
Manav Raghvendra
2013
Mahabharat
Arjuna
Voice role; animated film
2014
Singham Returns
DCP Bajirao Singham
Also producer
2014
Action Jackson
Vishy / Jai (AJ)
2015
Hey Bro
Himself
Special appearance
2015
Drishyam
Vijay Salgaonkar
Major hit
2016
Fitoor
Moazam
Cameo
2016
Shivaay
Shivaay
Also director and producer
2017
Guest in London
Ajay Gandotra
Cameo
2017
Baadshaho
Bhavani Singh
2017
Poster Boys
Himself
Guest appearance
2017
Golmaal Again
Gopal Kumar Santoshi
2018
Aapla Manus
Himself
Marathi film; guest appearance and producer
2018
Raid
Amay Patnaik
2018
Simmba
DCP Bajirao Singham
Cameo
2019
Total Dhamaal
Guddu Rastogi
Also producer
2019
De De Pyaar De
Ashish Mehra
Ajay Devgn Movies List (2020–2026): Pan-India Era & Recent Releases
Year
Film
Role
Notes
2020
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
Tanaji Malusare
100th film; National Award for Best Actor; also producer
2021
Bhuj: The Pride of India
Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik
Also producer
2021
Sooryavanshi
DCP Bajirao Singham
Cameo
2021
Velle
Himself
Special appearance; also producer
2022
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Rahim Lala
Cameo
2022
RRR
Alluri Venkatarama Raju
Telugu film; special appearance
2022
Runway 34
Lt. Flight Captain Vikrant Khanna
Also director and producer
2022
Thank God
Chitragupt “CG”
2022
Drishyam 2
Vijay Salgaonkar
2023
Bholaa
Bholaa
Also director and producer
2024
Article 370
Narrator
Voice role
2024
Shaitaan
Kabir Rishi
Also producer; box office hit
2024
Maidaan
Syed Abdul Rahim
Football biopic
2024
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha
Krishna
2024
Singham Again
DCP Bajirao Singham
Also producer
2024
Naam
Shekhar / Michael / Amar Kumar
Delayed release; filmed in 2004
2025
Azaad
Vikram Singh
Extended cameo
2025
Chhaava
Narrator
Voice role
2025
Raid 2
Amay Patnaik
Box office hit
2025
Son of Sardaar 2
Jaswinder Singh Randhawa (Jassi)
Also producer
2025
De De Pyaar De 2
Ashish “Ashu” Mehra
2026
Shatak: Sangh Ke 100 Varsh
Narrator
Voice role
2026
Dhamaal 4
Guddu Rastogi
Released 10 July 2026; also producer; box office hit