Vishal Devgan, born April 2, 1969, Delhi, India), popularly known as Ajay Devgan is an actor working in the Hindi film industry (Bollywood). Beginning as an action hero in the early 1990s, Devgan matured early in his career, as is widely regarded now as one of the finest actors in the industry. Some of his critically acclaimed performances are in the movies Omkara, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Dil Kya Kare, and Company.

Biography

He is originally from Punjab. His father is Veeru Devgan, a director and stuntman. His cousin brother is Anil Devgan, a film director in Bollywood. He is a graduate of Silver Beach High School in Juhu & Mithibai College. His debut film Phool Aur Kaante, where he played opposite Amrish Puri, won a Filmfare Best Debut award. Though his earlier movies were of action genre, he broke this trend after starring in the comedy Ishq in 1997. This was followed by critically acclaimed hits like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Zakhm which earned him a National Award. His association with Ram Gopal Verma resulted in box office successes, notably Company and Bhoot. Recently he has worked in successful films like Kaal, Golmaal and played the title role in the critically acclaimed adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello titled Omkara.

Personal life

Ajay Devgan married actress Kajol on February 24, 1999. They have one daughter, Nysa Devgan, born April 20, 2003.

Trivia

• Dated Karisma Kapoor before his marriage to Kajol
• Dated Kajol for five years before they got married
• Son of Veeru Devgan and Veena Devgan. Cousin of Anil Devgan.
• Won National Award for Cinema twice.