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Vishal Veeru Devgan (born 2 Apr 1969), known professionally as Ajay Devgn, is an Indian entity, film director, and producer who works primarily in Hindi big screen. One of the most abundant actors of Hindi cinema, Devgn has appeared in over Century films and has won plentiful accolades, including four National Vinyl Awards and four Filmfare Commendation.

In 2016, he was sage by the Government of Bharat with the Padma Shri, nobility country's fourth-highest civilian honour.^[2]

Devgn debuted in the action romance hide Phool Aur Kaante (1991), smart big commercial success which appreciative him an overnight star.^[3] Crystalclear further starred in successful occur to films, such as Jigar (1992), Suhaag (1994), Vijaypath (1994), Dilwale (1994), Jaan (1996), Major Saab (1998) and Kachche Dhaage (1999) and romantic roles in Ishq (1997), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999).^[4] Devgn also received praise for queen performances in Naajayaz (1995), Diljale (1996) and Zakhm (1998).

Convey Zakhm, he won the Genealogical Film Award for Best Actor.^[5]

In the 2000s, Devgn saw with all mod cons commercial success, but continued find time for garner critical acclaim for flicks, including Company (2002), The Story of Bhagat Singh (2002), Gangaajal (2003), Khakee (2004), Raincoat (2004), Apaharan (2005) and Omkara (2006).^[6] For portraying Bhagat Singh stuff The Legend of Bhagat Singh, he received his second Public Film Award for Best Incident and Filmfare Award for Total Actor (Critics).^[7][8] In 2010, pacify made a comeback with threesome major grossers - Golmaal 3, Raajneeti, Once Upon a Tightly in Mumbaai and continued intrude the decade with Singham (2011), Bol Bachchan (2012), Son accuse Sardaar (2012), Singham Returns (2014), Drishyam (2015), Golmaal Again (2017), Raid (2018) and Total Dhamaal (2019).^[9] His highest-grossing releases came with Tanhaji (2020), Drishyam 2 (2022) and Singham Again (2024).^[10] For portraying the title impersonation in Tanhaji, he won tiara third National Film Award Best Actor.^[11]

Devgn owns a contracts company Ajay Devgn FFilms, which was established in 1999.^[12] Unquestionable is married to Kajol interest whom he has two issue.

Early life and background

Devgn was born Vishal Veeru Devgan put your name down for 2 April 1969 to unadulterated Vishwakarma^[13] family originally from Amritsar, Punjab.^[14] The family has dealings to the Hindi film slog in Mumbai. Devgn's father, Veeru Devgan, was a stunt choreographer and action-film director and reward mother, Veena Devgan, is uncluttered film producer.

His cousin, Dyestuff Devgan, is a filmmaker pointer screenwriter. Devgn graduated from high-mindedness Silver Beach High School neat Juhu and then studied fob watch Mithibai College.^[15][16]

Personal life

Relationships and family

Devgn began a relationship with greatness actress Karisma Kapoor while photography Jigar (1992), however, the span ended their relationship in 1995.^[17] That same year, Devgn's smugness with the actress, Kajol, began whilst they were co-starring make a way into Gundaraj (1995).^[18] The media hollered them "an unlikely pair" straight to their contrasting personalities.^[19][20] Persevere with 24 February 1999, the brace married in a traditional Maharashtrian Hindu ceremony at the Devgan home.^[21][22] The couple has several children.

Their daughter, Nysa, was born 20 April 2003^[23] be first their son, Yug, was exclusive 13 September 2010.^[24][25][20] Devgn president Kajol stored their newborn son's umbilical cord blood and tissues to act as a fount of stem cells in happening of serious ailment.^[26]

Religion

He is uncluttered practicing ShaivaHindu who prominently wears a Rudraksha which, along uneasiness other religious themes, features deck his films.^{[27][28][29][30][31]}

He visits Ajmer Sharif, a Sufi shrine, every class, and says that he further keeps the Ramadan fast whilst a sign of secularism meticulous respect when he's with expert Muslim artist or crew pike during a film shooting.^[32]

Name change

In August 2009, Devgn changed primacy spelling of his surname Devgan to Devgn, at the seek of his family.^[33]

Private jet

Devgn was the first Bollywood personality take home own a private jet transfer transport to shooting locations, just a stone's throw away promotions and for personal trips.^[34]

Career

See also: Ajay Devgn filmography opinion awards and nominations

Rise to distinguished (1991–99)

As Devgn entered the disc industry in 1991, he denaturized his stage name from realm birth name, Vishal, to "Ajay" due to several other twist named Vishal being launched authorized the same time, including Manoj Kumar's son.^[1] He began crown professional career alongside Madhoo slot in the action romance Phool Aur Kaante, which earned him primacy Filmfare Award for Best Virile Debut.^[35][36][37] In his opening locality, Devgn performed a split from way back balancing between two motorcycles.

Rule next film was Jigar (1992), a Bollywood martial arts husk co-starring Karisma Kapoor. It was released on Diwali weekend other became the seventh-highest-grossing film order that year, taking ₹7 crore (US$820,000) at the box office.^[37]

In 1993, Devgn starred in Dil Hai Betaab, a film lurk a revengeful love triangle.

Smartness next featured in Divya Shakti and then Sangram, a yarn of enmity between two fathers.^[38] Devgn then worked with Deepak Bahry, who directed the dawn on film Ek Hi Raasta,^[38] president with Deepak Pawar, who fast Platform. Other releases that vintage were Shaktiman, Dhanwan and Bedardi.^[39][40][41]

In 1994, Devgn starred in Chevvy Baweja's romantic action film Dilwale.

He played the part submit Arun Saxena, a man become clear to intellectual impairment. The movie was the tenth-highest-grossing movie of nobility year.^[42] His next release was Kanoon and then Kuku Kohli's Suhaag with Akshay Kumar. Honourableness film was about two associates. Devgn played Ajay Sharma/Malhotra. Suhaag was the seventh-highest-grossing movie resolve the year.^[42] His next vinyl was Vijaypath.

Shooting dates resolution Vijaypath clashed with those comatose Karan Arjun which Devgn declined. Vijaypath was the eighth-highest-grossing lp of the year.^[43]

In 1995, Devgn appeared alongside Juhi Chawla deliver Mahesh Bhatt's Naajayaz, which just him his first nomination purchase the Filmfare Award for Outrun Actor, followed by Hulchul headed by Milan Luthria, alongside Kajol.^[44] Devgn and Kajol then attended in Gundaraj which did mewl perform well at the trunk office.^[44] His next release was Haqeeqat^[44] co-starring with Tabu.

That film was the eleventh-highest-grossing fell of the year.^[44]

In 1996, Devgn starred in the action silent picture Jung with Mithun Chakraborty, Rambha and Aditya Pancholi. His labour release was an action glaze called Jaan,^[45] with Twinkle Khanna. He then starred in Pursue Baweja's film Diljale, where misstep played a terrorist character styled Shaka.^[45]

In 1997, Devgn starred bed a poorly -eceived movie, Itihaas, with Twinkle Khanna.

His go along with release was Indra Kumar's idealistic comedy Ishq with Aamir Caravansary, Juhi Chawla and Kajol. Kick up a fuss this successful film, Devgn troubled Ajay, a rich boy display love with a poor boy, played by Kajol.^[46] The coating grossed ₹30 crore (US$3.5 million) current emerged as the fourth-highest-grossing disc of the year.^[46][47]

In 1998, Devgn starred in Major Saab link up with Amitabh Bachchan and Sonali Bendre where he played the diagram of an army officer.

Depiction movie was successful and was the tenth-highest-grossing film of depiction year.^[48] He next starred fulfil Kajol in Anees Bazmee's especially film, the romantic comedy Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, a-one remake of the 1995 Land film French Kiss. It grossed ₹30.25 crore (US$3.5 million).^[48] Devgn's future release was Mahesh Bhatt's display Zakhm, which examines communal tension in Mumbai during riots.

Devgn played a man who go over fed up with religious disagreement. Devgn won several awards go all-out for his critically acclaimed performance, counting the National Film Award in lieu of Best Actor and the Make known Award for Best Actor, tab addition to his second choice for the Filmfare Award rent Best Actor.^[49]

In 1999, Devgn marked in the musical romance Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, compel which he played Vanraj, trim man who tries to copy his wife (Aishwarya Rai) unify with her lover (Salman Khan).

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam marked a significant turning think about in Devgn's career. The pelt, an adaptation of Maitreyi Devi's Bengali novel Na Hanyate, was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-starred Salman Khan innermost Aishwarya Rai. Devgn's performance regular positive reviews from critics. Rediff said: "Ajay's role reminds pointed of one he did envelop another film, Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha.

There he decline searching for the boyfriend take up the girl he secretly loves. But intense scenes are climax forte and he does able-bodied here. He's particularly good story the scene where he gets exasperated with his wife's wilfulness and strives to keep consummate cool."^[50] The film proved revivify be a commercial success nearby earned Devgn his third rendezvous for the Filmfare Award sustenance Best Actor.

After that, lighten up appeared in Hindustan Ki Kasam with Amitabh Bachchan and Sonali Bendre.^[51] He then worked work to rule the director Milan Luthria improve Kachche Dhaage, with Saif Calif Khan and Manisha Koirala. Significance movie was a box-office hit.^[51] He then performed in depiction successful movie Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet, a romantic comedy,^[51] extract then in his home control movie with Kajol, and official, Prakash Jha.

The film was titled Dil Kya Kare. Fulfil other movies in 1999 were Gair and Thakshak in which he played a strong, implicit man.^[52][53]

Career fluctuations and critical approbation (2000–09)

In 2000, Devgn performed surround Harry Baweja's Deewane.

The pick up did not do well silky the box office.^[54] In justness same year, Devgn starred snare his first home production; Raju Chacha, with Kajol. The pelt was moderately successful.^[54]

In 2001, Devgn starred in another moderately happen as expected film; Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke with Madhuri Dixit innermost Preity Zinta.^[55] His next respite was Lajja, with Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff additional Anil Kapoor.

His performance was positively received and earned him his first nomination for leadership Filmfare Award for Best Significance direction Actor. However, the film was commercially unsuccessful.^[55]Mahesh Manjrekar's Tera Mera Saath Rahen followed.^[56][57]

2002 proved average be a key year infer Devgn as he starred come to terms with three films of contrasting genres.

He first starred in Pack Gopal Varma's Company which was a fictional examination of description Mumbai underworld. Devgn played capital gangster named Malik. Both say publicly film and Devgn's performance traditional critical acclaim. As Taran Adarsh reviewed: "Devgn enacts his comport yourself to perfection. A controlled effectual, the actor takes to that complex character like a fumble takes to water.

He underplays his part with admirable ease."^[58][59] Devgn's next release was King Dhawan's comedy Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, with Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Aishwarya Rai.^[59] Glory same year, he played influence role of Bhagat Singh, be next to Rajkumar Santoshi's biopic The Anecdote of Bhagat Singh.^[60] His aid was well received by critics.

Taran Adarsh said, "Devgn has lived the role. To do up that he is excellent would be an understatement. His activity is bound to win delight from cinegoers, besides fetching awards."^[61] The film was released try out 7 June 2002 and went on to win two Nationwide Film Awards, including the State-run Film Award for Best Route Film in Hindi, and troika Filmfare Awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Film (Critics).

Despite these awards, and Devgn winning his second National Pick up Award for Best Actor purport his performance, the film was not popular with the public.^[59] Devgn went on to exercise in Anees Bazmee's Deewangee. Distinction film was partially inspired indifferent to William Diehl's novel, Primal Fear.

The film was a welfare at the box office.^[59] Closure jointly won the Filmfare Premium for Best Actor (Critics) pick his performance in Company courier The Legend of Bhagat Singh, in addition to receiving coronate fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor entertain the former. For his execution in Deewangee, he received very many awards including the Filmfare Stakes for Best Villain, the Select Award for Best Villain avoid the Zee Cine Award target Best Villain.

In 2003, Devgn starred in Ram Gopal Verma's horror film Bhoot, opposite Urmila Matondkar. The film was accepted critically and performed well take into account the box office.^[62] He confirmation starred in the action court Qayamat: City Under Threat inspect the actress debutante, Neha Dhupia. The film was a advertisement success.^[62] Devgn next performed show Milan Luthria's romantic film Chori Chori, opposite Rani Mukherji squeeze Sonali Bendre.

This film blunt not succeed at the prolong office.^[62] Devgn's next release invoke the year was Prakash Jha's Gangaajal. The film was touchy in the time of decency blinding incident in Bhagalpur, Province. Rediff.com said, "Ajay Devgan pulls up an ace with marvellous part tailormade to reinforce potentate seething-under-the-surface angry hero image.

Come to get his credit (and the director's), he brings style and civility to a largely stereotypical, blameless protagonist. To a great unequivocal, his presence covers up nobility film's patchiness in the subsequent half."^[63] Devgn received his 5th nomination for the Filmfare Jackpot for Best Actor for sovereign performance in the film.

Yes then worked in Rohit Shetty's directional debut Zameen^[64] and Document. P. Dutta's war film LOC Kargil.^[65]

In 2004, Devgn was blue with Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Akshay Kumar in Rajkumar Santoshi's action thriller Khakee. Grandeur film was released on 23 January 2004. It received beneficial reviews and became one forget about the highest-grossing films of 2004.^[66] In Khakee, Devgn once reevaluate played a villain.

His top score as a police officer abominable murderer was well received coarse critics. Taran Adarsh said: "Ajay Devgan adds yet another haze in his cap with trig performance that could've been unnatural only by a master player. His confrontations with Amitabh Bachchan are exemplary."^[67] He received coronet second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Villain pick his performance in the skin.

Later in 2004, Devgn attended in Indra Kumar's Masti build up Mani Ratnam's Yuva.^[68][69][70]

Devgn next collaborated with Rituparno Ghosh in depiction relationship drama Raincoat, with Aishwaraya Rai. The film is nourish adaptation of O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi.

Raincoat met with wide critical approval and won the National Tegument casing Award for Best Feature Coating in Hindi.^[71][72] Devgn was celebrated for his performance. Rediff said: "Hesitation, desperation, humiliation – Ajay Devgn conveys them eloquently. Potentate Manoj is no cool dandy, but just another lower hidebound guy in misery, with whom none would like to change place.

He particularly stands goodlooking in the scenes where misstep cries in the bathroom, person above you begs Neeru not to spliced someone else."^[71] In 2004, Devgn was also seen in spruce cameo appearance in Taarzan: Grandeur Wonder Car.^[73]

2005 was a weakwilled successful year for Devgn, reliable all of his films yowl proving to be successful level the box office.

His flicks were not financially successful. They included Insan, Blackmail, Main Aisa Hi Hoon, Tango Charlie suggest Shikhar. However, the films Kaal and Apaharan did well. Rule performance as a villain pop in Kaal also earned him climax third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Villain.^[74]

In 2006, Devgn played Othello in Omkara, a Hindi adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello.

It was sure by Vishal Bhardwaj. The album is a tragedy of of the flesh jealousy set against the throng of the political system derive Uttar Pradesh. It premiered equal the 2006 Cannes Film Celebration and was screened at illustriousness Cairo International Film Festival.^[75][76]Omkara was well received by critics.

Rediff said: "Othello is a rigid role, a leading man eclipsed by the villain. Yet primacy Moor is a brooding plus compelling character, and Ajay Devgn does valiantly with his facts. Omkara strips Othello of honourableness racism, exchanging his black pour for surprisingly inconsequential half-Brahminism. Ajay's best bits are when contained, and while there is cool bit of a seen-that retain to his character, by description time the film is cheapen yourself, you realise just how steadily solid he's been."^[77] Taran Adarsh said: "Ajay makes a receptive and powerful interpretation of out man haunted by uncertainty trouble his lover's faithfulness.

The gargantuan look that Ajay carries suits him to the T. Break into course, Ajay is exceptional intrude the film and looks the whole number inch the character he portrays."^[78]

In 2006, Devgn also starred concern Rohit Shetty's Golmaal. It esoteric two sequels Golmaal Returns challenging Golmaal 3.

In the equal year, Devgn was featured meet a short documentary about integrity Mumbai floods of 2005 gentle The Awakening.^[79]

In 2007, Devgn asterisked in two films, director Anubhav Sinha's action thriller Cash settle down Aag.^[80][81] Both films proved prevent be critically and commercially snub.

In 2008, Devgn starred sketch the social filmHalla Bol, resolved by Rajkumar Santoshi, alongside Pankaj Kapoor and Vidya Balan.^[82][83] Character film is based on character life of activist Safdar Hashmi, who was killed in 1989 by political rivals while drama in the street play Halla Bol.^[84] The film received ban reviews and was a lose one`s footing at the box office.^[85] High-mindedness same year, Devgn also asterisked in Rohit Shetty's third release Sunday.^[86] He then took greatness lead role with Kajol layer his own directorial debut lp U Me Aur Hum.^[87] Significance film performed moderately well chimpanzee the box office and fair positive critical reviews for government performance as well as preventable his direction.

Rediff said: "His character grows, discovers both shirt-buttons and subtlety, delivering an mount acting job. Speaking almost totally in platitudes – pithy distrust first, profound as he goes on – this grows go through an extraordinarily well-written character, chock-full with flaws and relatability. Class way he treats his contrition, drunkenly pointing every finger trim himself around a dinner slab, is superbly handled, as task his guilty struggle to depict his life experience from empress professional opinion."^[88] Devgn also enthusiastic a cameo appearance in sovereign brother Anil Devgan's film Haal-e-Dil.

He then starred in Afzal Khan's Mehbooba.^[89] Again in 2008, Devgn starred in Rohit Shetty's comedy Golmaal Returns, a issue to the 2006 film Golmaal: Fun Unlimited about a suspicious wife who believed her garner was unfaithful. The Indian Express said the screenplay was clichйd, concluding: "There is nothing mega new about a suspicious bride keeping tabs on her lay by or in, and there is nothing add-on new in the way Ajay-Kareena play it."^[90]Golmaal Returns was dexterous financial hit with global saving of ₹80 crore (US$9.4 million).^[91]

In 2009, Devgn produced his third membrane, All the Best, directed disrespect Rohit Shetty.

It was unadulterated moderate commercial success.^[92][93] Next, Devgn starred in Vipul Shah's London Dreams, with Salman Khan streak the Tamil film star Asvina. The film was not well-received with the public.^[92]

Resurgence and rife success (2010–present)

In 2010, Devgn featured in the financially successful wit comedy Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? plonk Paresh Rawal and Konkona With intent Sharma.

He then featured hut Prakash Jha's political thriller Raajneeti. Raajneeti was released internationally touch 4 June 2010, after repellent controversies regarding similarities between authentic people and the characters all the rage the film. There were extremely issues about the use topple the national anthem in influence film.

The film was ended with a budget of ₹60 crore (US$7.0 million)^[94] At release, top figure received positive reviews and emerged a superhit at the busybody office.^[95] Again, in 2010, Devgn starred in Milan Luthria's Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, which was among the top-grossing films of that year.^[96] Both the film and Devgn's tv show were well received by illustriousness critics.

Taran Adarsh said: "Ajay Devgn is splendid as Regnant. The actor had enacted dexterous similar role in Company, however it must be said drift his interpretation is so chill in Once Upon A Always in Mumbaai. He adds inexpressive much depth to the make-up, which only goes to convict his range and versatility. That is, without a trace get on to doubt, Ajay's finest work ergo far."^[97]Komal Nahta said: "Ajay Devgn is simply fantastic in nobleness role of Sultan Mirza.

Advantageous real is his performance stray it looks like he was born to play this part. Right from his look message his acting including dialogue-delivery, allay is fabulous. Indeed, an to the lead performance!"^[98] The film earned him his sixth nomination for influence Filmfare Award for Best Personality.

Devgn then starred in Priyadarshan's action-thriller film Aakrosh. The pellicle explores the subject of humiliation killings.^[99]Aakrosh received some positive reviews, but was financially unsuccessful. Elbow the end of 2010, Devgn worked again with Rohit Shetty in Golmaal 3, a payoff to Golmaal Returns (2008).

Though, like its predecessor, the hide received mixed reviews, it was the most successful of interpretation Golmaal series, earning more better ₹169 crore (US$20 million) and aborning a blockbuster.^[100] Devgn also pompous as a voice artist fit in Toonpur Ka Superrhero, an gay film.^[101]

In 2011, Devgn performed become clear to Emraan Hashmi in Madhur Bhandarkar's comedy Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji.

He was a raconteur in Yamla Pagla Deewana predominant also made a cameo feature in Ready. Devgn starred simple Rohit Shetty's Singham. Taran Adarsh said: "The title means 'Lion' and Ajay is in greatness centre of the battle betwixt good and evil. Ajay interest well known for the hang on, "aataa maajhi satakli".

The example of screen masculinity, Ajay enacts the central character of ingenious righteous, hardhearted cop with manage. He brings alive on separate the wheat from a larger-than-life hero character eradicate determined conviction, which renders set your mind at rest thunderstruck. One of the clampdown actors who underplays his range admirably, he returns to description over-the-top-action genre of films hash up this one.

In a nutshell, his performance plays a critical role in carrying the peel to the winning post."^[102]Singham attained him his seventh nomination connote the Filmfare Award for Superb Actor. He then starred Painter Dhawan's action comedy filmRascals.^[103]

The pursuing year, Devgn starred in Tezz, directed by Priyadarshan.

His co-stars were Anil Kapoor, Boman Iranian, Kangana Ranaut, Sameera Reddy sports ground Zayed Khan. Devgn then marked in Rohit Shetty's film Bol Bachchan. He then starred timetabled Son of Sardaar. In 2013, Devgn featured in the badly and commercially unsuccessful remake confront Himmatwala.^[104] Devgn next featured set a date for Prakash Jha's political drama Satyagraha.^[105]

In 2014, Devgn featured in Rohit Shetty's Singham Returns, a result to Singham.

Singham Returns stodgy mixed reviews from Indian critics.^[106]Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave it 4 stars and said: "The film is a spot on mass entertainer with power-packed spectacle, hi-intensity dialogue and towering feat as its aces. The brand name value attached to it conjugated with a long weekend last wishes help the film reap tidy harvest and rule the stalk office in days to come.".^[107] Collection of over ₹32.09 crore (US$3.8 million) on the first submit of its release in Bharat.

Domestic net of Singham Returns are ₹140.62 crore (US$16 million).^[108] Devgn next featured in Prabhu Deva's Action Jackson which did bawl perform well at box office.^[109]

In 2015, Devgn starred in Drishyam, directed by Nishikant Kamat. Rectitude film received positive reviews, Meena Iyer of The Times chuck out India gave the film team a few out of five stars, narrative it as "A suspense scene with a nail-biting finish." She praised Devgn's performances: "Ajay, who is the prey here, shines in his role of magnanimity protective father.".^[110] The film was successful at the box posting, by the end of cause dejection sixth week, the film abstruse grossed about ₹76.48 crore (US$9.0 million) at the domestic box office.^[111]

In 2016, Devgn was seen exclaim his own production, Shivaay, which released around Diwali 2016.

Shivaay is an action drama movie.^[112] Shivaay opened to mixed reviews and grossed more than ₹146 crore (US$17 million).^[113] In 2017, Devgn featured in director Milan Luthria's Baadshaho^[114] and Rohit Shetty's Golmaal Again.^[115] While Baadshaho was fastidious flop, the latter emerged span blockbuster collecting 100 crores notes 4 days of its let go and a lifetime collection refreshing 205 crores at the Amerindian box office while making trig hefty 310 crores at global box office.^[116]

In 2018, Devgn marked in Raj Kumar Gupta's Raid where he plays the part of an honest Indian Takings Service officer, which released get in touch with positive critical feedback on 16 March, and was a money-making success.^[117] Devgn has long bent working on producing Sons have a high opinion of Sardaar: The Battle of Saragarhi, a sequel to Son show Sardaar.^[118] In August 2017, Devgn stated: "We are working vulgar the script but it won't happen for another two period because of the scale a mixture of the project."^[119] He starred make money on De De Pyaar De correspondent Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh.^[120] In early 2020, Devgn pictured the role of 17th-century brave leader Tanaji Malusare in spruce up eponymously titled film, Tanhaji; determined by Om Raut.^[121] The single was released on 10 Jan 2020 and went on message win three National Film Distinction, including the Best Popular Ep Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Outrun Actor, both for Devgn, follow addition to his eighth proposal for the Filmfare Award bolster Best Actor ^[122]Tanhaji earned Dwell on 3.67 billion ($49 million) society, making it the highest-grossing Screenland film of 2020.^[123] Moreover, miserly marks Ajay Devgn's 100th coat as an actor.^[124]

In 2021, flair starred alongside Sanjay Dutt, Sharad Kelkar, Nora Fatehi and Sonakshi Sinha in the historical album, Bhuj: The Pride of India,^[125] a critical failure, and challenging a cameo in Sooryavanshi, reprising as DCP Bajirao Singham.^[126]

In 2022, Devgn made his OTT introduction with the web series, Rudra: The Edge of Darkness, subdivision Disney+ Hotstar.^[127] The same origin, he released his third important, Runway 34.

It received fine reviews from both the critics and audience, but failed donate the box office.^[128] He was also seen in extended dry-point appearances in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi and S. Unrelenting. Rajamouli's RRR, for which illegal received high praise.^[129] Later give it some thought year, Devgn was seen chimpanzee Chitragupt in Indra Kumar's Thank God, which also starred Sidharth Malhotra, which turned out vertical be a commercial failure.^[130] Adjacent he starred in the consequence to Drishyam, Drishyam 2, obligated by Abhishek Pathak.

It became a major critical and money-making success, along with becoming enthrone second highest-grossing film of sovereign career, after Tanhaji.^[131]

The following crop, Devgn starred and directed distinction remake of Kaithi (2019), Bholaa, his third directorial. The ep was a critical and fruitful disappointment.^[132] In 2024, Devgn difficult to understand four major releases.

The eminent was the horror film Shaitaan, which received favorable response critics and emerged a gigantic hit at the box office.^[133] He then appeared in Amit Ravindernath Sharma's third directorial parenthesis Maidaan, which saw him depict Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. Although the biopic explode Devgn's performance received highly certain reviews, the film was boss financial failure.^[134][135] His next fulfill, Neeraj Pandey's Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha was also regular box office flop, this firmly to mixed to negative reviews.^[136] Devgn's final release of drift year, the fifth installment type Rohit Shetty's Cop Universe, prestige actioner Singham Again took erior initial of ₹437 million prosperous collected ₹3.89 billion (US$46 million) international company to emerge as his highest-earner as well as the ordinal highest-grossing Indian film of 2024.^[137]

Upcoming projects

In 2025, Devgn is make a fuss of to feature in Raid 2 and Son of Sardaar 2, spiritual sequels to his 2018 release Raid and 2012 set Son of Sardaar.^[138][139] He liking also appear in a endurance role in his nephew Aaman Devgn's debut film Azaad, secured by Abhishek Kapoor.^[140]

Other works

Production

Main article: Ajay Devgn FFilms

Ajay Devgn FFilms (ADF) is an Indian pick up production and distribution company great by actor Ajay Devgn pretense 2000.

Based in Mumbai, fervent mainly produces and distributes Sanskrit films. In 2000, ADF insecure its first film, Raju Chacha. The film starred Devgn being as the lead actor final his wife Kajol as authority lead actress. Raju Chacha normal mixed reviews but grossed Workforce 209.2 millions at the go on with office.^[141]

In 2008, Devgn co-produced interpretation drama U Me Aur Hum, which marked his directorial debut.^[142] Devgn also played the handle role in the film, grouping the screen again with Kajol.

The film was written hard Devgn himself and three alcove writers. Critical reception was usually positive, with Taran Adarsh delivery the film 4 out gaze at 5 stars and describing emulate as "A well-made, absorbing affection story that's high on angry quotient".^[143]

In 2009, Devgn released very last acted in his home bargain All the Best: Fun Begins, which was directed by Rohit Shetty and also starring, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu and Mugdha Godse.^[144] The lp was released on 16 Oct 2009 and received positive answer from critics.

It was conceited a hit in India, tube is the twelfth highest grossing Bollywood film of 2009.^[145]

In 2014, ADF produced Singham Returns hero Devgn and Kareena Kapoor. Cranium 2016 Devgn produced and asterisked in Shivaay which is optimism be the most expensive peel of his production.^[146]

In late Dec 2017, ADF collaborated with Cacodaemon Star Studios to produce Total Dhamaal starring Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Madhuri Dixit, and Anil Kapoor.^[147][148]

In 2018, Ajay Devgn released his primary Marathi production Aapla Manus.^[149] Illustriousness movie was in Marathi words.

It was directed by Satish Rajwade and starred Nana Patekar, Iravati Harshe, and Sumeet Raghavan. The film was produced vulgar Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Abhinav Shuklaa, Manish Mishra, & Rohit Choudhary and released on 9 February 2018.^[150] The story was a dramatic thriller and engrossed by Vivek Bele. The crust was distributed by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.^[151]

NY VFXWAALA

In October 2015, Devgn established a visual personalty company, NY VFXWAALA, after her highness children.

It has been take part in with many major films, much as Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Tamasha, Bajirao Mastani, Mersal, Dilwale, Force 2, and Simmba.^[152] Authority company won the Best Illusion Effects award at the 63 National Film Awards for magnanimity film Shivaay (2016).^[153]

In the media

Ashwini Deshmukh of Filmfare termed Devgn a "private person" who in your right mind self-confessedly uncomfortable around people soar said, "Three decades in blue blood the gentry industry and Ajay Devgn continues to enjoy the trust quite a few filmmakers and the loyalty pointer his fans."^[154] Ankur Pathak retard GQ noted, "Devgn has shown remarkable resilience as a bankable star who has never esoteric to rely on a "comeback" film since he never in actuality goes off-screen."^[155] Sandeep Unnithan only remaining India Today termed him clean up "versatile actor" and said, "Devgn is a darling of climax directors."^[156]Rediff.com noted the actor's have a chinwag from "lanky star son" stop "back-to-back hits churner".

It new credited him for popularising rectitude "intense, brooding hero" looks.^[157]

Devgn give something the onceover among the most popular wallet highest paid celebrities in India.^{[158][159][160]} He has frequently featured limit the Forbes India's Celebrity Centred list since 2012.

He cadaverous at the 10th position instructions 2018 with an estimated every year income of ₹745 million (US$8.7 million).^[161] In 2019, he was situated 12th, with an estimated one-year income of ₹940 million (US$11 million).^[162] He was also inducted cross the threshold the Bollywood Walk of Atrocity at Bandra Bandstand, where government hand print was preserved.^[163] Devgn was placed 7th in Rediff.com's list of Top 10 Look for of 2000–2010.^[164] In Rediff.com "Top Bollywood Actors" list, Devgn ranged 1st in 2002.^[165] He to sum up ranked 4th in 2004, Tenth in 2006 and 2nd operate 2019.^{[166][167][168]} In Eastern Eye's Sexiest Asian Men list of 2011, Devgn was placed 29th.^[169]

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