Ajay Devgn: 11 facts you should know about the actor

Prankster Ajay!

Ajay Devgn is a prankster in his real life and unlike his not so successful romantic ventures in movies, he is a very romantic person in real life.

Directorial debut

In 2008, he co-produced the drama 'U Me Aur Hum' which marked his directorial debut. Ajay also played the lead role in the film, sharing screen with his wife, Kajol.

Production company

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

Love life

Ajay Devgn began dating Kajol in 1994, while filming for 'Hulchul'. He apparently dated Karisma Kapoor before his marriage to Kajol.

Ajay approached for ‘Darr’?

After Aamir Khan walked away from 'Darr', Yash Chopra was planning to approach Ajay Devgn for Shah Rukh Khan's role in the movie.

First choice for ‘Karan Arjun’

Ajay Devgn was the first choice for Salman Khan's role in 'Karan Arjun'.

Big Bollywood debut

Ajay Devgn began his professional career with 'Phool Aur Kaante' in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance.

Ajay, the child actor

Ajay Devgn started his career as a child actor in 'Pyari Behna' in 1985.

Ajay’s filmy family

Ajay Devgn's father, Veeru Devgn, is a well-known stunt choreographer and his mother Veena Devgn, a film producer. Ajay's brother, Anil Devgn, is a Hindi film director.

The real name

Ajay Devgn's real name is Vishal Veeru Devgan.

Anil Devgan

Ajay Devgn has a brother Anil Devgan who has directed Ajay in two of his films: 'Raju Chacha' and 'Blackmail'.