Updated on: 01 April, 2024 12:54 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Actor, producer, and filmmaker Ajay Devgn turns 55 today. The Shaitaan actor has been active in the Bollywood industry for the past 34 years. During this time, the actor has appeared in various films across different genres. Ajay Devgn is known to be one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood. On the occasion of his birthday, heres an Ajay Devgn Birthday Special where we look back at some of the most memorable and versatile characters played by the actor that showcase his talent.
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
This film stars Ajay Devgn in the lead role playing the character of Bhagat Singh, an Indian revolutionary who fought for India's independence. The film is a historical political drama about the British imperialism in India.Also Read: Drishyam 2 To Bhola: Top 5 Films Of Ajay Devgn That Makes Him A Prominent Actor Of Bollywood
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
This romantic film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali stars Ajay Devgn as a husband who comes to know that his wife loves someone else right after the marriage. The movie takes us through his journey of uniting the two lovers together despite all the ridicule he may face for such an act.
Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006)
The first and subsequent films in the Golmaal franchise are action-comedy films directed by Rohit Shetty. This film stars Ajay Devgn in the lead role, where the actor plays a comic character, a departure from his earlier roles of romance and drama.
Omkara (2006)
This film is an Indian retelling of Shakespeare's tragic drama Othello. Omkara is a crime-drama thriller, starring Ajay Devgn in the lead role, a goon who commits crimes on behalf of a local politician.
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010)
This film is a neo-noir crime thriller featuring Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Randeep Hooda, and Kangana Ranaut. Devgn portrays the unforgettable character of Sultan Mirza, loosely based on the real-life Mumbai gangster Haji Mastan.Also Read: Koffee With Karan 8: Ajay Devgn Reveals His Dad was a Gangster
Singham (2011)
This Rohit Shetty directorial presents Ajay Devgn in a justice serving cop avatar. Singham is a crime and action drama starring Ajay Devgn, Prakash Raj and Kajal Aggarwal.
Drishyam (2015)
This movie portrays Ajay Devgn as an anti-hero who hatches a shrewd plan to protect his family from an unfortunate accident. Drishyam is a Hindi language adaptation of a Malayalam film and stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav and Rajat Kapoor in lead roles.Also Read: Drishyam Goes Global: Mohanlal Starrer Tamil Thriller To Get A Hollywood Remake
