Vishal Veeru Devgan, known professionally as Ajay Devgn, is an Indian actor, film director, and producer who works primarily in Hindi cinema. A leading actor of Hindi cinema, Devgn has appeared in over 100 films and has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. In 2016, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian honour.
Devgn was born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969 to a Vishwakarma family originally from Amritsar, Punjab. The family has connections to the Hindi film industry in Mumbai. Devgn's father, Veeru Devgan, was a stunt choreographer and action-film director and his mother, Veena Devgan, is a film producer. His cousin, Anil Devgan, is a filmmaker and screenwriter. Devgn graduated from the Silver Beach High School in Juhu and then studied at Mithibai College.
Date of Birth | 2nd April 1969 |
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Age | 55 Years |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Country | India |
Current City | New Delhi |
Birth Place | New Delhi |
Religion | Hinduism |
Nationality | India |
Citizenship | India |
Language | Hindi |
Reference | IMDB |
Aliases | Vishal Veeru Devgan, Ajay Devgan |
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Spouses | Kajol |
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Children | Nysa Devgan |
Education |
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Mithibai College |
Occupation | film director, film producer, film actor, businessperson, actor |
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