Happy Birthday Ajay Devgn

Formerly known as Vishal Devgan, Ajay Devgn was born on April 2, 1969 to the stunt choreographer Veeru Devgan and film producer Veena Devgan. His brother Anil Devgan is a Hindi film director. Devgn's better half, Kajol is a renowned Bollywood actress and the duo is blessed with two kids. He changed the spelling of his surname in 2009 at his family's insistence.

 

After his small stint as a child artist in Bapu's feature film Pyari Behna (1985), Devgn forayed into acting with the movie Phool Aur Kaante (1991) opposite the then celebrated actress, Madhu. The movie was a commercial success and Devgn turned into an eminent personality and a youth icon overnight, thanks to the motorcycle stunt that he managed to pull off. He also grabbed the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for the movie. His stars shone bright with the success of his second movie, Jigar (1992) opposite the stunning Karisma Kapoor and Devgn went on to become a force to reckon with.

 

Since his debut in 1991, Devgn has taken the industry by storm with his fine acting skills. He has proven his mettle with numerous movies like Dilwale (1994), Vijaypath (1994), Suhaag (1994), Diljale (1996), Ishq (1997), Major Saab (1998), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Kachche Dhaage (1999), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002),Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003), LOC Kargil (2003), Kaal (2005), Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), Omkara (2006), Golmaal Returns (2008), Raajneeti (2010), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Golmaal 3 (2010), Singham (2011),  Bol Bachchan (2012), Son of Sardaar (2012), Singham Returns (2014) and Action Jackson (2014).

 

Devgn has a long list of accolades to his credit that shall take more space than accounted for. He has carved a niche for himself by winning possibly all the awards that are presented to an actor in various categories, the likes of which are National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Bollywood Movie Awards, Stardust Awards, BIG Star Entertainment Awards, Global Indian Film Awards and the list goes on. Also, not many are aware of the fact that Devgn became the first Bollywood celebrity to buy a private jet for transportation to shoot in different locations, promotions as well as personal trips.

Here's a mini playlist compiled by BollyCurry, featuring Devgn's celebrated songs.

Writer: Pooja B.

Editors: Mohini N. and Sonia R.

Graphics: Shikha A.