Ajay Devgn
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Ajay Devgn is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works primarily in Hindi cinema, having appeared in over 100 films and winning four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards.[1] In 2016, the Padma Shri, which is India's fourth-highest civilian honor, was conferred upon him by the Government of India.[2]
Key facts and history
Born Vishal Virender Devgan on 2 April 1969 in New Delhi, he changed his stage name to "Ajay" upon entering the film industry in 1991 because several other actors named Vishal were launching at the same time.[3][4] He won his second National Film Award for Best Actor for portraying Bhagat Singh in The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002).[5] Devgn was awarded the National Film Award for Best Actor for his dramatic portrayal in the 1998 film Zakhm.[5] Following a request from his family, Devgn altered the spelling of his last name from Devgan to Devgn in August 2009.[6]
Working with filmmaker Rohit Shetty is a frequent occurrence for Devgn.[7]
What the cited sources add
A 1999 Rediff review of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam noted that intense scenes are Ajay Devgn's forte and that he performed well in the scene where he gets exasperated with his wife's stubbornness.[8]
References
- Wikipedia, "Ajay Devgn" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Vishal Virender Devgan", The Company Check; "VISHAL VIRENDER DEVGAN ZaubaCorp", ZaubaCorp; "Ajay Devgn says he's been put behind bars twice, reveals why he changed his real name", Deccan Chronicle, 14 March 2018 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Ajay Devgn" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Deeply humbled, elated to receive Padma Shri: Ajay Devgn", The Times of India, 27 January 2017 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Ajay Devgn" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: ""Ajay Devgn: I am a reserved person."" (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Ajay Devgn" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Ajay Devgn says he's been put behind bars twice, reveals why he changed his real name", Deccan Chronicle, 14 March 2018; ""Box Office 1991.'"; ""Ajay Devgan a versatility expert.""; ""Box Office 1992."" (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Ajay Devgn" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Sampurn Wire, "Ajay Devgan a versatility expert", Thaindian.com; "Blockbusters Of Twenty-Five Years (1973–1997)", 13 October 2023; "46th National Film Awards", Directorate of Film Festivals; "The Rediff Review: Deewangee", Rediff.com; "From the India Today archives (2002) - Ajay Devgn: Director's delight", India Today, 1 July 2002; "The 10 Best Performances of Ajay Devgn, Ranked", Hollywood Reporter India, 30 October 2024; "50th National Film Awards Function 2003", Directorate of Film Festivals, p. 32–33, 72–73; "Filmfare Nominees and Winner en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Ajay Devgn" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Happy Birthday Ajay Devgn: Did You Know Why Actor Changed His Name Before His Debut in Hindi Cinema?", 2 April 2024 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Ajay Devgn" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Ajay Devgn Filmography", Box Office India; "Raid 2 Worldwide And Overseas Collections - 200 Crore Plus", Box Office India, 22 May 2025; "68th National Film Awards: Soorarai Pottru wins Best Film award", The Hindu, 22 July 2022; "Home", Ajay Devgn FFilms (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- "Rediff on the NeT, Movies: The review of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", Rediff.com, 17 June 1999. facts only, no text reused. rediff.com
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