Born in New Delhi, India, on April 2, 1969, Ajay Devgn has built an acting career spanning 134 credits. Many viewers know him as Bajirao Singham, the police officer he portrayed in Singham (2011), Singham Returns (2014) and Sooryavanshi (2021). He also took on the role of Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam (2015) and Drishyam 2 (2022), and played Gopal Kumar Santoshi across the Golmaal films: Golmaal – Fun Unlimited (2006), Golmaal Returns (2008) and Golmaal Again (2017).
His filmography also features Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) as Vanraj, Raid (2018) as Amay Patnayak, and two 2022 releases: Gangubai Kathiawadi as Rahim Lala and RRR as Alluri Venkatarama Raju. Among his recognitions are the 1999 National Film Award for Best Actor, the 2016 Padma Shri in arts, and awards from Filmfare, the Bengal Film Journalists’ Association and the Producers Guild. Coming up next are Golmaal 5, slated for January 8, 2027, and Chauhaan, slated for October 1, 2027.
New & upcoming work
- Golmaal 5 · 8 Jan 2027 · as Gopal Kumar Santoshi
- Chauhaan · 1 Oct 2027 · as Chauhaan
Where to watch their movies
- Netflix: RRR
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Frequent co-stars
- Akshaye Khanna · 4 films together: LOC: Kargil, Chhaava, Drishyam 2, Deewangee
- Ishita Dutta · 4 films together: Drishyam: The Conclusion, Drishyam, De De Pyaar De 2, Drishyam 2
- Tabu · 4 films together: Drishyam: The Conclusion, Drishyam, Drishyam 2, Fitoor
- Suniel Shetty · 3 films together: LOC: Kargil, Dilwale, Blackmail
- Shriya Saran · 3 films together: Drishyam: The Conclusion, Drishyam, Drishyam 2
- Mrunal Jadhav · 3 films together: Drishyam: The Conclusion, Drishyam, Drishyam 2
Awards won
- Padma Shri in arts (2016)
- National Film Award for Best Actor (1999)
- Filmfare Awards
- Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards
- Producers Guild Film Awards
Career at a glance
First credit: Phool Aur Kaante (1991) · Credits: 134
Roles played
Titles reviewed on Drama4U
Drishyam: The Conclusion2026 · Vijay SalgaonkarReviewed
RRR2022 · Alluri Venkatarama RajuReviewed
Other work
Dhamaal 42026 · Guddu
De De Pyaar De 22025 · Ashish Mehra
Son of Sardaar 22025 · Jaswinder "Jassi" Singh Randhawa
Raid 22025 · Amay Patnayak
Chhaava2025 · Narrator (uncredited)
Azaad2025 · Vikram Singh
Naam2024
Singham Again2024 · Bajirao Singham
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha2024 · Krishna
Maidaan2024 · Syed Abdul Rahim
Shaitaan2024 · Kabir Rishi
Article 3702024 · Narrator
Bholaa2023 · Director- Bholaa2023 · Bholaa
Drishyam 22022 · Vijay Salgaonkar
Thank God2022 · Chitragupta
Runway 342022 · Director- Runway 342022 · Captain Vikrant Khanna
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Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness2022 · DCP Rudraveer Singh (Rudra)
Gangubai Kathiawadi2022 · Rahim Lala
Sooryavanshi2021 · Bajirao Singham
Into The Wild With Bear Grylls & Ajay Devgn2021
Bhuj: The Pride of India2021 · Vijay Karnik
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior2020 · Tanhaji Malusare
De De Pyaar De2019 · Ashish Mehra
Total Dhamaal2019 · Guddu
Simmba2018 · Bajirao Singham
Raid2018 · Amay Patnayak
Aapla Manus2018 · Vishwas
Golmaal Again2017 · Gopal Kumar Santoshi
Baadshaho2017 · Bhavani Singh
Guest iin London2017 · Ajay Gandothra
Shivaay2016 · Director- Shivaay2016 · Shivaay
Fitoor2016 · Muazzam
Drishyam2015 · Vijay Salgaonkar
Action Jackson2014 · Vishi / Jay
Singham Returns2014 · Bajirao Singham
Mahabharat2013 · Arjun (voice)
Satyagraha2013 · Manav Raghvendra
Himmatwala2013 · Fake Ravi
Son of Sardaar2012 · Jaswinder Singh Randhawa
Bol Bachchan2012 · Prithviraj Raghuvanshi
Tezz2012 · Aakash Rana
Rascals2011 · Bhagat Bhosle (Bhagu)
Singham2011 · Bajirao Singham
Ready2011 · Raju
Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji2011 · Naren Ahuja
Yamla Pagla Deewana2011 · Narrator (uncredited)
Toonpur Ka Superrhero2010 · Aditya Kumar
Golmaal 32010 · Gopal Kumar Santoshi
Aakrosh2010 · Pratap Kumar
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai2010 · Sultan Mirza
Raajneeti2010 · Sooraj Kumar
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?2010 · Puneet Bajpai
Teen Patti2010 · Sunny (uncredited)
London Dreams2009 · Arjun
All the Best: Fun Begins2009 · Prem Chopra
Golmaal Returns2008 · Gopal Kumar Santoshi
Mehbooba2008 · Karan Dhariwal
U Me Aur Hum2008 · Ajay- U Me Aur Hum2008 · Director
Sunday2008 · A C P Rajveer Randhawa
Halla Bol2008 · Ashfaque A. Khan / Sameer Khan
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag2007 · Heerendra 'Heero' Dhaan
Cash2007 · Karan
Omkara2006 · Omkara 'Omi' Shukla
Golmaal – Fun Unlimited2006 · Gopal Kumar Santoshi- Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke2006
Shikhar2005 · Gaurav 'G.G.' Gupta
Apaharan2005 · Ajay Shastri
Main Aisa Hi Hoon2005 · Indraneel "Neel" Thakur
Kaal2005 · Kali Pratap Singh
Tango Charlie2005
Zameer2005
Blackmail2005 · Shekhar Mohan
Insan2005 · Inspector Ajit Rathod
Raincoat2004 · Manu
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