Ajay Devgn is one actor whose intense performances have won him both critical and commercial acclaim. Post Singham, Ajay has unarguably become one of B-town ace action superstars. As he turns 45 today, we take a look at 10 unknown facts about Ajay Devgn.

While the world knows him as Ajay Devgn, his real name is Vishal Devgn.

Ajay is a very reserved person and calls himself media shy.

He hasn't watched his wife Kajol's biggest hit DDLJ yet.

Ajay sees and admires Amitabh Bachchan as a complete actor.

He hates doing stage shows and will never do one.

Unlike other actors, Ajay is not too internet savvy.

Ajay was rumoured to be dating Raveena Tandon in the 90s and later allegedly dumped her for Karisma Kapoor. He finally married Kajol. Post marriage, rumours of his alleged affair with actress Kangana created quite a storm. He then started maintaining his distance from her. 

He was Rakesh Roshan's original choice to play Salman's role in Karan Arjun. In fact posters with the pictures of SRK and Ajay had also been released before Ajay backed out for unknown reasons. Till date he has never acted with SRK in a movie. 

He is the first Bollywood actor to acquire a six-seater private jet. 

When SRK was ready to release the trailer of Happy New Year with Singham Returns for a fee, Ajay called him up and offered to attach the trailer for free. 

Wishing Ajay a great birthday ahead!!!