Ajay Devgn is an Indian actor, film producer and director who appears in Bollywood films. He has received 32 awards, including four National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, one Zee Cine Award and four awards each from Screen and Stardust awards ceremonies.
Devgn made his acting debut in 1991 with a leading role in Phool Aur Kaante, for which he garnered the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. In 1995, Devgn starred in action-drama Naajayaz for which he received a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actor. For his portrayal of his role in the 1998 political drama film Zakhm, he was awarded the first National Film Award for Best Actor, Screen Award for Best Actor, Bollywood Movie Award for Best Actor (Critics) and a BFJA Award for Best Actor, in addition to a Filmfare Award for Best Actor nomination. For his role as a traditional Indian man in 1999 romantic drama Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam he earned a third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
In 2002, he starred in the biopic historical film The Legend of Bhagat Singh for which his portrayal of Bhagat Singh earned him his second National Film Award for Best Actor and a Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics). His portrayal of a Mumbai Underworld-based gangster in 2002 crime drama Company garnered him a Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics), in addition to a Screen Award for Best Actor and a Stardust Award for Star of the Year – Male. His portrayal of a psychopath killer in 2002 thriller film Deewangee earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Villain, along with a Screen Award, Bollywood Movie Award and a Zee Cine Award for the same category. His comic portrayal of a troubled Goan man in the 2009 comedy film All the Best earned him a Stardust Award for Best Actor in Comic Role and an IIFA Award for Best Comedian nomination. For his portrayal of an upright police officer in the 2011 action thriller film Singham garnered him a Stardust Award for Best Actor in Thriller/Action category and nominations for Best Actor at Filmfare and IIFA awards.
In addition to acting awards, Devgn won other several awards including Rajiv Gandhi Awards for Achievement in Bollywood, Most Profitable Celebrity of 2010 at ETC Bollywood Business Awards, Jasarat Award, NDTV Actor of the Year and the Padma Shri awards for his contributions towards the industry.
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards are awarded by the Government of India's Directorate of Film Festivals division for achievements in the Indian film industry. Devgn has received four awards.
Year Nominated work Category Result 1998 Zakhm Best Actor 2002 The Legend of Bhagat Singh 2020Tanhaji Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (Producer)
Filmfare Awards Established in 1954, the Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to members of the Hindi film industry. Devgn has won three awards.
Year Nominated work Category Result 1992 Phool Aur Kaante Best Male Debut 1996 Naajayaz Best Actor 1999Zakhm2000Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam2002Lajja Best Supporting Actor2003The Legend of Bhagat Singh & CompanyBest Actor (Critics) DeewangeeBest Villain Company Best Actor2004Gangaajal2005 Khakee Best Villain2006 Kaal2011 Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Best Actor2012Singham2021Tanhajihttps://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2021/nominationsBest Film2023Drishyam 2 Best Actor 2025Maidaan
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards is given by "The Bengal Film Journalists' Association" is the oldest Association of Film critics in India, founded in 1937. Devgn has received two awards.
Year Nominated work Category Result 1998 Zakhm Best Actor 2002 The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Producers Guild Film Awards The Producers Guild Film Awards (previously knows as Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards) is an annual event originated by the Film Producers Guild of India. Devgn has received one award.
Year Nominated work Category Result 2009 All the Best Best Actor in a Comic Role London Dreams Best Actor in a Negative Role 2010RaajneetiBest Actor in a Supporting Role Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Best Actor 2011 Singham
Filmfare Awards South Year Nominated work Category Result 2024 RRRBest Supporting Actor – Telugu
Zee Cine Awards The Zee Cine Awards are an annual award ceremony organised by the Zee Entertainment Enterprises. Devgn has received one award.
Year Nominated work Category Result 2000 Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Best Actor 2002 Lajja Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2003 Company Best Actor The Legend of Bhagat Singh Deewangee Best Actor in a Negative Role 2004 Gangaajal Best Actor 2006 Apaharan Kaal Best Actor in a Negative Role 2007 Omkara Best Actor 2011 Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai 2012 Singham 2016 Drishyam
BIG Star Entertainment Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2010 Special Award Film Actor of the Decade Once Upon a Time in MumbaaiMost Entertaining Film Actor 2011 Singham
Global Indian Film Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2006 Omkara Best Actor
Stardust Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2002 Company Star of the Year – Male 2009All the Best Best Actor – Comedy / Romance 2010Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Best Actor – Thriller/Action Star of the Year – Male Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge Best Actor – Comedy / Romance 2017 Shivaay Breakthrough Performance – Male
Screen Awards YearNominated workCategoryResult1998ZakhmBest Actor2002Company Deewangee Best Actor in a Negative Role The Legend of Bhagat Singh Best Actor2003 Gangaajal 2004 KhakeeBest Actor in a Negative Role
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