Ajay Devgn was born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969 in New Delhi, India. He is the son of veteran action director and stuntman Veeru Devgan. Ajay began his professional acting career with Phool Aur Kaante (1991), which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
During the 1990s, he appeared in successful films such as Jigar, Vijaypath, Dilwale, Jaan, Ishq, and Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha. His performance in Zakhm (1998) earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor. He continued to receive critical acclaim for films including Company, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Omkara, Raincoat, Gangajal, and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
Ajay Devgn became especially popular for films such as Singham, Drishyam, Golmaal, Raid, Tanhaji, and other successful projects. He also made his directorial debut with U Me Aur Hum (2008). In 2016, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India.