Back to directory
Wikimedia Commons
Career file

Ajay Devgn

Actor / Producer / Director
Age
57 years
Height
5 ft 10 in

Ajay Devgn is an Indian actor, filmmaker and producer whose career has stretched across action, drama, comedy and socially driven cinema for more than three decades. Born Vishal Veeru Devgan in New Delhi, he entered the industry with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and quickly became associated with intense performances and action roles. His work in films such as Company, Gangajal, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Omkara and Raincoat established him as an actor capable of moving well beyond mainstream action. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for The Legend of Bhagat Singh and later again for Tanhaji. Devgn has also been an important force behind the camera. His production interests have included ADF Films, while NY VFXWAALA expanded his footprint into visual effects and post-production. He has directed films including U Me Aur Hum, Shivaay and Runway 34. His business interests have increasingly included cinema exhibition, with Devgn CineX adding another consumer-facing arm to his portfolio. In 2026, reports placed his estimated wealth in the hundreds of crores, supported by acting fees, production, VFX, cinema, endorsements and property. His ability to combine stardom with ownership and production has made him one of Hindi cinema's enduring industry figures.

01 / Career file

A career
in context.

Biography

Ajay Devgn is an Indian actor, filmmaker and producer whose career has stretched across action, drama, comedy and socially driven cinema for more than three decades. Born Vishal Veeru Devgan in New Delhi, he entered the industry with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and quickly became associated with intense performances and action roles. His work in films such as Company, Gangajal, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Omkara and Raincoat established him as an actor capable of moving well beyond mainstream action. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for The Legend of Bhagat Singh and later again for Tanhaji. Devgn has also been an important force behind the camera. His production interests have included ADF Films, while NY VFXWAALA expanded his footprint into visual effects and post-production. He has directed films including U Me Aur Hum, Shivaay and Runway 34. His business interests have increasingly included cinema exhibition, with Devgn CineX adding another consumer-facing arm to his portfolio. In 2026, reports placed his estimated wealth in the hundreds of crores, supported by acting fees, production, VFX, cinema, endorsements and property. His ability to combine stardom with ownership and production has made him one of Hindi cinema's enduring industry figures.

Career timeline

Career timeline

Made his acting debut with Phool Aur Kaante
Won major acclaim for Zakhm and became an established leading actor
Expanded his range with Company and earned major critical recognition
Starred in Shivaay and continued his producer-director career
Expanded cinema exhibition through Devgn CineX while continuing major film projects
Estimated wealth

Estimated wealth

₹400–₹450 crore

Estimate as of 2026

Star Wealth India estimates are based on publicly available information. Exact personal assets and liabilities are generally not publicly disclosed.

Read the full methodology
References

Sources & References

  • IMDb, Encyclopaedia Britannica, National Film Awards, Indian Express, Moneycontrol, Financial Express, Economic Times
Methodology

Star Wealth India uses publicly available information to build considered wealth estimate ranges. Private financial information is not verified unless publicly documented.

Read the full methodology