As Bollywood’s most lovable and talented star Ajay Devgn turns a year older, we have shared some unknown facts related to him. AJ’s personal life has always been poles apart from his professional one. Here we have enlisted some interesting facts about Bollywood’s Singham on his special day.
Lesser Known Facts About Ajay Devgn
Below is the list of some unknown facts related to Ajay Devgn’s career as well as personal life.
1. Debut Film – Pyaari Behna (1985)
Ajay Devgn started his film career as a child artist in Pyaari Behna. However, he debuted as a lead actor in Phool Aur Kaante.
2. Ajay Devgn is not his real name.
Singham famed actor changed his name from Vishal Devgn to Ajay Devgn during the launch of Phool Aur Kaante in 1991. He revealed that many actors with the name ‘Vishal’ were being launched at that time.
3. His surname is not spelt ‘Devgan’
Ajay’s surname is often mistakenly spelt as ‘Devgan.’ However, it is exactly spelt as DEVGN. He changed the spelling due to some personal reasons.
4. His father was a stuntman.
Ajay Devgn’s father, Veeru Devgan was a stuntman and action director in Bollywood industry.
5. Kajol was NOT his first love!
In the early 90s, Ajay Devgn and Karisma Kapoor fell for each other on the sets of Jigar. However, their relationship did not last long and the actor started seeing Kajol while working together in Gundaraj.
6. Ajay Devgn would have played ‘Karan’ in Karan-Arjun.
Ajay Devgn was the maker’s first choice to portray the character of ‘Karan’ in Karan Arjun. However, the shoot dates were clashing with Ajay’s Vijaypath, and the role was eventually given to Salman Khan.
7. First actor in Bollywood to buy a private jet.
He is the first Bollywood star to own a private jet. Ajay uses his 6-seater jet for his personal as well as professional uses.
8. Ajay’s first directorial debut film – U Me Aur Hum.
U Me Aur Hum marks the directorial debut of Ajay Devgn featuring his wife Kajol in the lead role.
9. A Padma Shri Recipient!
Ajay Devgn has been honoured with the highest civilian award Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2016.
10. Ajay Devgn is a fun-loving guy unlike his onscreen roles.
Ajay Devgn has fun and a jolly side opposite to the intense and serious characters he portrays. He is known to be quite a prankster in real life.
Here we end up listing some interesting facts about Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn. We wish him success and a great life ahead. Happy Birthday, AJ!