Who Is Ajay Devgn? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Ajay Devgn, born on April 2, 1969, is a renowned Indian film actor, director, and producer. With a career spanning over three decades, he has established himself as one of the leading figures in the Bollywood industry. As of 2025, Ajay is 56 years old and continues to captivate audiences with his versatile performances in various genres of cinema.
| Occupation | Film Producer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 2, 1969 |
| Age | 56 Years |
| Birth Place | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | India |
Popularity
Ajay Devgn's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Ajay Devgn maintains a fit and muscular physique, essential for his roles in action and drama films. His height is approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm), and he weighs around 80 kg (176 lbs). His body measurements include a chest size of 42 inches, a waist of 34 inches, and biceps measuring 15 inches.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Ajay Devgn is married to the talented actress Kajol, and they have been one of Bollywood's most adored couples since their marriage in 1999. Together, they have two children: a daughter named Nysa and a son named Yug. Despite the pressures of their celebrity lifestyle, Ajay and Kajol have successfully managed to keep their family life private and grounded.
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.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Ajay Devgn's net worth is estimated to be around $50 million. His income primarily stems from his acting career, production work, and endorsements. Ajay is known for his strategic investments and projects, which have significantly contributed to his overall wealth. His salary varies per film, typically ranging from $5 million to $10 million depending on the project.
In 2018, Devgn starred in Raj Kumar Gupta's Raid where he plays the role of an honest Indian Revenue Service officer, which released to positive critical feedback on 16 March, and was a commercial success. Devgn has long been working on producing Sons of Sardaar: The Battle of Saragarhi, a sequel to Son of Sardaar.
In August 2017, Devgn stated: "We are working on the script but it won't happen for another two years because of the scale of the project." He starred in De De Pyaar De alongside Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh.
In early 2020, Devgn portrayed the role of 17th-century military leader Tanaji Malusare in an eponymously titled film, Tanhaji; directed by Om Raut.
The film was released on 10 January 2020 and went on to win three National Film Awards, including the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Actor, both for Devgn, in addition to his eighth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor Tanhaji earned Rs 3.67 billion ($49 million) worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Bo
llywood film of 2020.
Moreover, it marks Ajay Devgn's 100th film as an actor.
Career, Business, and Investments
Ajay Devgn's film career began with the 1991 film "Phool Aur Kaante," and since then, he has acted in numerous blockbuster films, including "Diljale," "Golmaal," and "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior." In addition to acting, Ajay has ventured into film production with his company, Ajay Devgn FFilms, contributing to both commercial and critically acclaimed films.
Besides his film career, Ajay is known for his astute business sense. He has invested in various sectors, including a successful line of premium health products and sports franchises. His ability to diversify has solidified his financial stability and future prospects in the entertainment industry.
In the 2000s, Devgn saw limited commercial success, but gained critical acclaim for the films Company (2002), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Gangaajal (2003), Khakee (2004), Raincoat (2004), and Omkara (2006).
For portraying Bhagat Singh in The Legend of Bhagat Singh, he received his second National Film Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.
He had a commercial resurgence in 2010 with Golmaal 3, Raajneeti, and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, and had further success in Singham (2011), Bol Bachchan (2012), Son of Sardaar (2012), Singham Returns (2014), Drishyam (2015), Golmaal Again (2017), Raid (2018) and Total Dhamaal (2019).
His highest-grossing releases came with Tanhaji (2020), Drishyam 2 (2022) and Singham Again (2024). For portraying the title role in Tanhaji, he won his third National Film Award for Best Actor.
Social Network
Ajay Devgn is active on several social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, where he engages with fans and shares updates about his personal life and professional endeavors. As of 2025, he has millions of followers across these platforms, making him one of the most followed celebrities in India.
In 1993, Devgn starred in Dil Hai Betaab, a film about a revengeful love triangle. He next featured in Divya Shakti and then Sangram, a story of enmity between two fathers. Devgn then worked with Deepak Bahry, who directed the action film Ek Hi Raasta, and with Deepak Pawar, who directed Platform. Other releases that year were Shaktiman, Dhanwan and Bedardi.
Education
Ajay Devgn attended the famous Silver Beach High School in Juhu and subsequently graduated from Mithibai College in Mumbai with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. His educational background, combined with his innate talent, has been instrumental in his success in the film industry.
In 2004, Devgn was cast with Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Akshay Kumar in Rajkumar Santoshi's action thriller Khakee. The film was released on 23 January 2004. It received positive reviews and became one of the highest-grossing films of 2004. In Khakee, Devgn once again played a villain.
His performance as a police officer turned murderer was well received by critics. Taran Adarsh said: "Ajay Devgan adds yet another feather in his cap with a performance that could've been played only by a master performer.
His confrontations with Amitabh Bachchan are exemplary." He received his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Villain for his performance in the film. Later in 2004, Devgn appeared in Indra Kumar's Masti and Mani Ratnam's Yuva.
