Ajay Devgn, born Vishal Veeru Devgan, is a acclaimed Indian film star, filmmaker, and producer working primarily in Bollywood. Known as one of Bollywood's leading actors, he has featured in over 100 films and received many awards, such as four National Film Awards and 4 Filmfare Awards. In 2016, he was honored with the Padma Shri, India's prestigious civilian award. Devgn stepped into Bollywood with the romantic-action film *Phool Aur Kaante* (1991), a blockbuster that made him an overnight star. He subsequently featured in hit action films such as *Jigar* (1992), *Suhaag* (1994), *Vijaypath* (1994), and romantic blockbusters like *Ishq* (1997) and *Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam* (1999). His critically acclaimed performance in *Zakhm* (1998) won him a prestigious National Award. Throughout the 2000s, Devgn gave critically praised performances in movies like *Company* (2002), *The Legend of Bhagat Singh* (2002), and *Omkara* (2006). His role as Bhagat Singh earned him his another National Film Award for Best Actor. In the 2010s, he returned with major commercial hits such as *Singham* (2011) and *Golmaal Again* (2017). More lately, his films *Tanhaji* (2020), *Drishyam 2* (2022), and *Singham Again* (2024) have become box office sensations, with *Tanhaji* earning him another National Film Award. In besides acting, Devgn operates his own production company, Ajay Devgn FFilms, established in 1999. He is wedded to actress Kajol, and they have two children together.