--- About Ajay Devgn ---

Birth name: Vishal Veeru Devgan

Meaning of the name: Ajay - Invincible, Unconquerable (origin-Indian)

Nickname: Babaji

Date of Birth: April 2, 1969

Place of Birth: New Delhi, India

Nationality: Indian

Ethnicity: Punjabi

Religion: Hindi

Occupation: Film actor, Director and Producer

Zodiac sign: Aries

Height: 5' 11" (1.80 m) 

Marital status: Married

Date of Mariage: 24 February 1999

Spouse: Kajol Devgn

Kids: 2 - Daughter Nysa (born 20 April 2003) and a son Yug (born 13 September 2010)

Father: Veeru Devgan (choreographer)

Mother: Veena Devgan (film producer)

Brother: Anil Devgan (film director)

Father-in-law: Shomu Mukherjee (film director and producer)

Mother-in-law: Tanuja (actress)

Sister-in-law: Tanisha Mukherjee (actress)

Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi

Past love relationships: Karisma Kapoor

Friends from film industry: Abhishek Bachchan...

Education: Graduate, Mithibai College, Mumbai.

Activities: Gyming

Strengths: His mother and father

Bad habit: Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol

Trademark: Intense eyes, His smile, chocolatey eyes, his uniquely playable characters on screen

Likes: Fittness, cars, shoes...

Dislikes: Popular Indian film awards

Debut film: Phool Aur Kaante (1991)

Debut Award: Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for Phool Aur Kaante (1991)

Debut film directing: U Me Aur Hum (2008)

Best movies in the career by now: Jigar, Dilwale, Suhaag, Naajayaz, Diljale, Ishq, Raincoat, Yuva,
Apaharan, Omkara, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Singham, Bol Bachchan,
Son of Sardaar...

His own role that he likes: In Zakhm

Host of TV Shows: Ramleela – Ajay Devgn Ke Saath

When met Kajol for the first time: It was a casual meeting with just a hello on the set of some film.

 

 

--- Favourites ---

Favourite food: Bengali; roast chicken, fish curry and rice, continental, Chinese bang-bang chicken

 
Favourite holiday spot: New places

Favourite actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, Anthony Hopkins 

Favourite actress: Madhubala

Favourite movies: Guide, Others, Sixth Sense...

Favourite role he's played on screen: Zakhm & The legend of the Bhagat Singh

Favourite music: Western, slow sensible music

Favourite Kajol film: Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha

Favourite song: Tune Mujhe Pehchana Nahin

Favourite colour: Black

Favourite perfume: Polo

Favourite books: Philosophy books

Favourite outfit: Jeans and T-shirt

Favourite accessory: Sunglasses

Favourite co-star: Kajol

Fashion favourite: Shoes

 

 

--- Interesting Facts --- 

 

--> Ajay is a fitness freak.

--> Serious in movies, but very fun loving in life and with friends.

--> He believes in Lord Shiva.

--> He has a huge collection of shoes, like 300 pairs.

--> Before choosing clothes he wants to select shoes.

--> He has a huge collection of sunglasses/glares about 200 with brands such as Paul Smith, Bottega,
Armani and Chrome Hearts...

--> Prefers soup and salad in dinner.

--> Eats small meals at short intervals.

--> He prefers to eat with fork and knife.

--> For the movie Rascals, Ajay's costumes were taken from about 60 international designers.

--> When he was a kid, his father used to take him to jogging every morning.

--> Ajay cracks eggs with one hand.

--> He is a good cook. He is an instantaneous cook and makes variety of dishes and experiments.

--> He is known to make good Mutton Curry.

--> He is an introvert by nature.

--> Devgn has great fondness for cars. He is a car fanatic and his car collection prove just that.

--> He drives cars since he was 8-9 years old. His father was a stunt director and there used to be a lot
of cars on the sets for him to drive.

--> He owns a Maserati, a Ferrari, a Z Class Mercedes and a Swift.

--> Ajay carries his gym to all his shoots.

--> He does more of free-hand gym like push-ups.

--> He drinks 5 litres of water in a day.

--> He has very strong self-confidence.

--> He does his own stunts. Many bones in his body have been broken due to that.

--> He is known for his creative pranks on the sets.

--> Spends his free time with family mostly.

--> In August, 2009, he changed the spelling of his last name from Devgan to Devgn at the request of
his family.

--> Devgn dated Karisma Kapoor before his marriage to Kajol.

--> He began dating actress Kajol in 1994, while filming for Gundaraj. They got married in 1999.

--> Members of the media, labeled them an "unlikely pair" due to their contrasting personalities. Devgn
explained their relationship by saying, "We never resorted to the usual 'I Love you' routine. A proposal
never happened. We grew with each other. Marriage was never discussed, but it was always imminent".

--> Ajay owns a production company, Ajay Devgn Films, which was established in 2000. In 2008, he
debuted as a film director with U Me Aur Hum.

--> He was the first in Bollywood to acquire a six-seater private jet for transport to shooting locations,
promotions and personal trips.

--> He is the first Indian to own a Maserati Quattroporte.

--> In 2000 Devgn set up a production company known as Ajay Devgn Films Productions. Its first film was
Raju Chacha. 

--> Ajay Devgn has a reputation for shunning award ceremonies and not accepting any popular Indian film
awards. Though nominated many times, Devgn does not attend any Indian film award ceremony as he
feels "award functions ‘are a sham’ and the winners’ names are changed at the last moment, depending
on which actor has come to attend the ceremony".

--> Rumours have often romantically linked Devgn with other Bollywood actresses, and have reported
about an imminent divorce. 

--> Ajay wanted the marriage with Kajol to be a private affair. He did not even hire professional
photographers for the wedding, insisting that he would be the only one with the camera. 

 

 

--- Personal Quotes ---

 

"I don't talk too much, I let my work do the talking."

"I was a reluctant newcomer,I had no method as an actor when I started off. Born into a film family,
never seen another life and always wanted to be in films. I always thought I would direct films one day.
I used to make video films when I was cast in my first movie. I had not expected it all."

"I am a very spontaneous actor. I feel the character. I am one of the actor in the industry now who is
doing every genre and audience have accepted me with open arms. I try to be the character. Instead of
the character becoming Ajay Devgn, Ajay becomes the character."

"I don’t believe in film awards. I have always made it a point to never take those awards, they
(the organisers of private awards) need maximum number of stars to attend their ceremony, so they call
you up and tell you that if you attend their event, they will give you an award. So what is the point of
getting an award only if you will attend the show? And if you are unable to make it at the last minute…
the chit with the name of the winner changes and another actor gets the trophy. I have lost faith in such
ceremonies."

"The journey has been comfortable so far. I did not force myself to do anything. I feel lucky to have got
right scripts and to work with right directors and important thing is that these films were accepted by the
audience."

"Business has always been the most important thing. You make a film for people to like it. And that will
happen when you make good films. And when the film is good, it’ll definitely fetch money. So ultimately,
it’s the same thing. Whether you make a film for money, praise or satisfaction, basically you are making
it for the audience."

"I appreciate straightforward people. I don’t like those who feel differently and behave differently. I like
people who are the same on your face and behind your back. At least, it’s clear whether you are on this
side or that side of the line."

"She (Kajol) is honest and frank as ever. If she believes something is wrong, she says it right on your
face. She doesn’t care how you will take it."

"She (Kajol) has made me a responsible person. Fifteen years ago, I was different — absolutely violent;
I’d behave in any manner anywhere. Now, that has changed."

"According to me, making comedy and comedy happening are two different things. I enjoy doing comedy
roles because this not only entertains the audience, but also the performers. And it is a known fact that
comedy not only makes us laugh, but also makes us forget the stress and strains in life."

"I don't have any hang-ups working with anyone in this entire film industry and I work with anyone and
everyone with whom I find myself free and relaxed. Unlike many, I do not belong to any camp and it is
also not necessary that I will be in all the films of any particular director. And everyone in the industry is
aware of this."

"I never avoid the media, but it is true that I am a bit lazy on this matter."

"Today the media is certainly very powerful and I want to give you an example. Today if you write
something wrong or untrue about me only I and those close to me will know that this is a gossip. But
more than 80 percent of the people will believe what you are right. And interestingly, if I need to clarify
my stand, I will again have to seek the help of the media as I don't have any other alternative."

"I am husband for my wife and a father for my daughter. I try to shoulder both the responsibilities in
the best possible way."

"I know my responsibilities very well. I take time out to spend with my daughter. I have the
responsibilities of a father as well as that of my family. So I have to take care of all."

"I am quite happy with my career. 'Omkara' and 'Golmaal' have transformed me. I am a star not
stardom."

"Politics mostly is known to be a bad game. But who do we blame? It is we who are responsible to bring
about progress in the society."

"I beg to differ - I feel politics is a good game but people engaged in it need to work selflessly. It needs
to be having selfless people who could work sincerely for one and all."

"I maintain proper diet, and workout has enabled me to maintain good health."

"One flop film doesn't affect you as you are not running short of good films. People also know that film
didn't do well, but the actor has been accepted for so many years, so it happens. It's part of the game..."

"I have decided not to do any vulgar films after Rascals...I believe many stars are not doing that... It's
okay if a newcomer or young kids make it because they don't have an image, but stars have an image
and children's also identifies with it. So, if they do it, it goes wrong..."

"My daughter is my biggest critic. She comes and tells me, you were not interested in that song. Why
were you dancing when you were not interested? She passes such genuine comments..."

"Today's youth is concerned about what is happening. Earlier, there were no candle light marches. Today,
things have changed and they (the youth) react to it and are not depending on the government..."

"Because of Kajol, I have become calmer and much secure. So basically, I am happy. As far as work is
concerned, we hardly discuss work at home."

"The films I make, I believe in them. Sometimes you decide to do a film thinking that this will be made
in such a manner and then you start realising that it's not going the right way, then you lose it."

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--- Connect With Ajay Devgn --- 

 

His home address: Sea Cliff, 1st Floor, Gandhigram Road, Juhu

His Official Site: http://www.ajaydevgn.com/

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Ajay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajaydevgn

 

 

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