His powerful yet subtle performances in Omkara and Company compete with any seen in Hollywood. He conveys an air of menace and control, stealing scenes with the intensity behind his words.
Above: Ajay in Company: Car Murder Scene
Each character he is given, he inhabits completely. Though he has a tendency to favour crazy comedy (Golmaal, All the Best, Sunday etc) he is best viewed in masterpieces such as Omkara/company and thrillers like Khakee, Deewangee, Kachche Dhaage, Apaharan, Halla Bol. He has also proven to be a good romantic lead in Mehbooba, Chori Chori (such a cute film!)and Pyaar to Hona Hi tha. Adding to this he tried his hand as a director in U Me Aur Hum (a solid first time effort).
above: Halla Bol trailer
some of his 90's films are also worth checking out, the best being Jigar, Suhaag, Hulchul, Jaan, Naajayaz etc 90's Ajay was more of an action hero than a dramatic actor though and some of his early films (Jaan, i'm looking at YOU) do make you go WTF? a bit.
Ajay's real name is Vishal Veeru Devgan and he was born in 1969. He is famous (in his personal life) for, of course, being married to my No.1 Bollywood actress, the awesome Kajol. He previously dated Karishma Kapoor and had a very public rivalry with Raveena Tandon. He is rather shy/ quiet in personality (though known as a prankster on film sets) and describes himself as 'Lazy'.
above: Mr and Mrs Devgan
Though i love Kajol and Ajay seperatley (and support their marriage of course) onscreen they are not my favourite Jodi. I prefer Kajol with Shahrukh (my no.1 jodi) and as for Ajay i think he suits well with Karishma, Aishwarya and Urmila.
"I'm going to keep making films I believe in. Whether I am successful or not is besides the point." -Ajay Devgan
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