Ajay Devgan, known more for his intense acting abilities rather than his flamboyant looks is an actor who has carved a niche for himself in spite of the fact that the number of flops in his career outnumbers the hits.

Son of ace fight-master Veeru Devgan, Ajay was born on 2nd April and was naturally attracted to action films. After graduating from Mithibhai College in Mumbai, he took to directing video films on his own story lines.

Ajay began his career with the film Phool Aur Kaante (1991) opposite the then debutant Madhoo (Who later starred in Maniratnam's Roja, a super hit). This was soon followed by Shaktimaan (1993), Dilwale (1994), Vijaypath (1994), Dhanwaan (1995) and Haqeeqat (1995) to name a few. Earlier known as a dhishum dhishum action hero, Ajay shifted his image to a romantic lead, setting the trend with Ishq (1997), a soft romantic comedy paired opposite wife- Kajol (The two are blessed with a baby girl named Nysa). The image became much prominent with Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998). Then there was no looking back for Ajay. It became a habit for him to deliver emotional roles par excellence. And to add to it, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) worked wonders. Zap, there was a sudden transformation; Ajay was sky high with his looks, performances and the choice of films, which defined his characters. Zakhm (1998) and Company (2002) gave him such recognition. Ajay's popularity grew in leaps and bounds.

Then came Rajkumar Santoshi's Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), and that was it. The perfect one, which is still stoned into our minds even today. Skyrocketed with the performance, Ajay bagged the actor in best lead award. This too was an added feather to his cap, with his initial national award for Zakhm. Whether it was Mani Ratnam's Yuva (2004) or Rituparno Ghosh's Raincoat (2004), the actor time and again proved his acting abilities. Ajay's roles know no limits. Even if they are not tailor-made for him, he manages to fit in perfectly well. Deewangee (2002) saw Ajay in a much different performance. Ajay's profile also includes fun flicks like Hum Kisise Kum Nahi (2002), Ishq and Masti (2004).

Ajay still is rated as one of the best actors of the Indian cinema. His recent Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005), and Kaal (2005) are additional proofs to this statement.

Ajay has bagged the following awards:
National awards-Zakhm Best Actor in a critic's role (2002)- The Legend of Bhagat Singh Best Actor in a negative role (2002)- Deewangee

Ajay is most definitely one of the finest actors we have and definitely worth an applause.