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'''Vishal Veeru Devgan''' (born 2 April 1969), known professionally as '''Ajay Devgn''', is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works primarily in [[Hindi cinema]]. Devgn has appeared in over a [[Ajay Devgan filmography|hundred films]] and has won [[List of awards and nominations received by Ajay Devgn|numerous accolades]], including four [[National Film Awards]] and four [[Filmfare Awards]]. In 2016, he was honoured by the [[Government of India]] with the [[Padma Shri]], the fourth-highest [[Indian honours system|civilian honour]] of the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/deeply-humbled-elated-to-receive-padma-shri-ajay-devgn/articleshow/50718277.cms|title=Deeply humbled, elated to receive Padma Shri: Ajay Devgn|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 January 2017|access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref>

Devgn began his professional career with ''[[Phool Aur Kaante]]'' in 1991.<ref name="1991 BO">{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=197&catName=MTk5MQ== |title=Box Office 1991 |website=Box Office India |access-date=10 January 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110121001213/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=197&catName=MTk5MQ%3D%3D |archive-date=21 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Sampurn Wire |title=Ajay Devgan a versatility expert |url=http://thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/ajay-devgn-a-versatility-expert_100376547.html |publisher=Thaindian.com |access-date=7 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222045130/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/ajay-devgn-a-versatility-expert_100376547.html |archive-date=22 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He then rose to prominence as an action hero starring in successful films such as ''[[Jigar]]'' (1992), ''[[Dilwale (1994 film)|Dilwale]]'' (1994), ''[[Diljale]]'' (1996). He went on to give critically acclaimed performances in ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]'' (1999), ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]'' (2002), ''[[Deewangee]]'' (2002), for ''[[Zakhm]]'' (1998) and ''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]'' (2002), he won [[National Film Award for Best Actor]]. After the success of ''[[Golmaal: Fun Unlimited]]'' (2006), he went on to collaborate with [[Rohit Shetty]] on a number of action-comedies including ''[[Golmaal Returns]]'' (2008), ''[[All the Best: Fun Begins]]'' (2009), ''[[Golmaal 3]]'' (2010), ''[[Singham]]'' (2011), ''[[Bol Bachchan]]'' (2012), ''[[Singham Returns]]'' (2014), and ''[[Golmaal Again]]'' (2017). His highest-grossing movies include ''[[Total Dhamaal]]'' (2019), ''[[Tanhaji]]'' (2020) and ''[[Drishyam 2 (2022 film)|Drishyam 2]]'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajay Devgn Filmography |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/actor.php?actorid=44 |access-date=23 November 2020 |website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>

Devgn owns a production company [[Ajay Devgn FFilms]], which was established in 2000. In 2008, he debuted as a film director with ''[[U Me Aur Hum]]''.

[[File:Ajay and Kajol.jpg|thumb|left|Devgn with his wife [[Kajol]] at an event in 2013]]

In 2002, Devgn performed in [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s fictional examination of the [[Mumbai underworld]] in the film ''[[Company (2002 film)|Company]]''. Devgn played a gangster named Malik. Both ''Company'' and Devgn's performance received critical acclaim. As [[Taran Adarsh]] reviewed: "Ajay Devgn enacts his role to perfection. A controlled performance, the actor takes to this complex character like a fish takes to water. He underplays his part with admirable ease."<ref>Adarsh T. {{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/55963 |title="Company (2002)."|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }} Bollywood Hungama.com.</ref> Devgn was nominated for the [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]] and won the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor]].<ref name="2002 BO">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMA== |title="Box Office 2002." |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117054557/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMA== |archive-date=17 January 2012}} Box Office India.com Accessed 10 January 2007.</ref> Devgn's next release was [[David Dhawan]]'s comedy ''[[Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002 film)|Hum Kisise Kum Nahin]]'', with [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]].<ref name="2002 BO" /> The same year, he played the role of [[Bhagat Singh]], in [[Rajkumar Santoshi]]'s biopic ''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]''.<ref name="smashits">Jindani A. {{cite web |url=http://smashits.com/news/bollywood/movie-talk/1495/ajay-to-play-coveted-shaheed-bhagat-singh-role.html |title="Ajay to play coveted shaheed bhagat singh role." |access-date=9 September 2010 |archive-date=16 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716093536/http://smashits.com/news/bollywood/movie-talk/1495/ajay-to-play-coveted-shaheed-bhagat-singh-role.html |url-status=dead }} Smashits.com.</ref> His performance was well received by critics. Taran Adarsh said, "Ajay Devgn has lived the role. To state that he is excellent would be an understatement. His performance is bound to win admiration from cinegoers, besides fetching awards."<ref>Adarsh T. {{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/201789 |title="The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)."|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }} Bollywood Hungama.com.</ref> The film was released on 7 June 2002 and went on to win two [[National Film Awards]], including the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi]], and three [[Filmfare Awards]], including the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie]]. Despite these awards, and Devgn winning his second [[National Film Award for Best Actor]] for his performance, the film was not popular with the public.<ref name="2002 BO" /> Devgn went on to perform in [[Anees Bazmee]]'s ''[[Deewangee]]''. The film was partially inspired by [[William Diehl]]'s novel, ''[[Primal Fear (novel)|Primal Fear]]''. The film earned Devgn several awards for his role including a [[Filmfare Best Villain Award]], the [[Star Screen Award for Best Villain]] and the [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role]]. The film was a success at the box office.<ref name="2002 BO" />

In 2004, Devgn was cast with [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Aishwarya Rai]] and [[Akshay Kumar]] in [[Rajkumar Santoshi]]'s action thriller ''[[Khakee]]''. The film was released on 23 January 2004. It received positive reviews and became one of the highest-grossing films of 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA%3D%3D |title="Box Office 2004." |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110121001213/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA%3D%3D |archive-date=21 January 2011}} Box Office India.com.</ref> In ''Khakee'', Devgn once again played a villain. His performance as a police officer turned murderer was well received by critics. Taran Adarsh said: "Ajay Devgan adds yet another feather in his cap with a performance that could've been played only by a master performer. His confrontations with Amitabh Bachchan are exemplary."<ref>Adarsh T. {{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/54532 |title="Khakee (2004)."|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }} Bollywood Hungama.com.</ref> Later in 2004, Devgn appeared in [[Indra Kumar]]'s ''[[Masti: Sanam Teri Kasam]]''. He also starred in ''[[Yuva]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382383/ |title="Yuva (2004)" |website=[[IMDb]]}}. 22 May 2004.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-01-18/india/27887602_1_iitians-bharat-punarnirman-dal-politics |title=Bollywood-inspired IITians eyeing polls.' |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018162148/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-01-18/india/27887602_1_iitians-bharat-punarnirman-dal-politics |archive-date=18 October 2012}} The Times of India.com 18 January 2007 Accessed 30 July 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/yuva/ |title="Yuva." |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}} Rotten Tomatoes.com. Accessed 30 July 2011.</ref>

In 2006 Devgn played [[Othello]] in ''[[Omkara (2006 film)|Omkara]]'', a Hindi adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''[[Othello]]''. It was directed by [[Vishal Bhardwaj]]. The film is a tragedy of sexual jealousy set against the backdrop of the political system in [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It premiered at the [[2006 Cannes Film Festival]] and was screened at the [[Cairo International Film Festival]].<ref name="Omkara">Gajjar M. {{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/films/bollywood/2006/05/omkara_preview.shtml |title="Omkara."}} BBC.co.uk May 2006. Accessed 19 May 2009</ref><ref>Roy, A. {{cite web |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061206/asp/nation/story_7101465.asp |title="Omkara puzzle here, prize there." |access-date=17 February 2013 |archive-date=24 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024102206/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061206/asp/nation/story_7101465.asp |url-status=dead }} The Telegraph, Calcutta. 6 December 2006. Accessed 8 July 2010.</ref> ''Omkara'' was well received by critics. ''Rediff'' said: "Othello is a tricky role, a leading man eclipsed by the villain. Yet the Moor is a brooding and compelling character, and Ajay Devgn does valiantly with his material. Omkara strips Othello of the racism, exchanging his black skin for surprisingly inconsequential half-Brahminism. Ajay's best bits are when restrained, and while there is a bit of a seen-that feel to his character, by the time the film is over, you realise just how unflinchingly solid he's been."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/02rs.htm |title="Why Omkara blew my mind."}} Rediff.com 2 August 2006.</ref> Taran Adarsh said: "Ajay makes a stirring and powerful interpretation of a man haunted by uncertainty about his lover's faithfulness. The serious look that Ajay carries suits him to the T. Of course, Ajay is exceptional in the film and looks every inch the character he portrays."<ref>Adarsh T. {{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/201587 |title="Omkara"|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }} Bollywood Hungama.</ref>

In 2011, Devgn performed with [[Emraan Hashmi]] in [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s comedy ''[[Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji]]''. He was a narrator in ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]'' and also made a cameo appearance in ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]''. Devgn starred in Rohit Shetty's ''[[Singham]]''. Taran Adarsh said: "The title means 'Lion' and Ajay is in the centre of the battle between good and evil. Ajay is well known for the lines, "aataa maajhi satakli". The embodiment of screen masculinity, Ajay enacts the central character of a righteous, hardhearted cop with flourish. He brings alive on screen a larger-than-life hero character with determined conviction, which renders you thunderstruck. One of the few actors who underplays his part admirably, he returns to the over-the-top-action genre of films with this one. In a nutshell, his performance plays a pivotal role in carrying the film to the winning post."<ref>Adarsh T. {{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/542574 |title="Singham."|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }} Bollywood Hungama.</ref> He then starred [[David Dhawan]]'s [[action comedy film]] ''[[Rascals (2011 film)|Rascals]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/10/28/14856/index.html |title="Sanjay Dutt starts Rascals tomorrow."|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }} Bollywood Hungama.com 28 October 2010.</ref>

In 2014, Devgn featured in Rohit Shetty's ''[[Singham Returns]]'', a sequel to ''[[Singham]]''. ''Singham Returns'' received mixed reviews from Indian critics.<ref name="Reviews">{{cite web |title='Singham Returns' Movie Reviews: Typical Rohit Shetty's Film |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/singham-returns-movie-reviews-typical-rohit-shettys-film-606899 |publisher=[[International Business Times]] |work=15 August 2014|date=15 August 2014 }}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''Bollywood Hungama'' gave it 4 stars and said: "The film is a complete mass entertainer with power-packed drama, hi-intensity dialogue and towering performances as its aces. The brand value attached to it coupled with a long weekend will help the film reap a harvest and rule the box office in days to come.".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/673370 |title=Singham Returns |website=Bollywood Hungamam |date=15 August 2014 |access-date=15 August 2014 |author=Adarsh, Taran}}{{Rating|4|5}}</ref> Collection of over {{INRConvert|32.09|c}} on the first day of its release in India. Domestic net of ''Singham Returns'' are {{INRConvert|140.62|c}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/boxoffice/id/673370 |title=Singham Returns |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref> Devgn next featured in [[Prabhu Deva]]'s ''[[Action Jackson (2014 film)|Action Jackson]]'' which did not perform well at box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/action-jackson-review-the-film-is-an-orgy-of-bloody-fight-scenes/516632-47-84.html |title='Action Jackson' review: The film is an orgy of bloody fight scenes}}.IBN live. [[Rajeev Masand]]. 5 December 2014. {{Rating|1|5}}</ref>

In 2015, Devgn starred in ''[[Drishyam (2015 film)|Drishyam]]'', directed by Nishikant Kamat. The film received positive reviews, Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film four out of five stars, describing it as "A suspense drama with a nail-biting finish." She praised Devgan's performances: "Ajay, who is the prey here, shines in his role of the protective father.".<ref>{{cite web |author=[[Meena Iyer]] |url=http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Drishyam/movie-review/48279405.cms |title=Drishyam Movie Review |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film was successful at the box office, by the end of its sixth week, the film had grossed about {{INRConvert|76.48|c}} at the domestic box office.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-09-19 |title=Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam' completes 50 days at box office |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ajay-devgns-drishyam-completes-50-days-at-box-office/ |access-date=2022-07-23 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

In 2016, Devgn was seen in his own production, ''[[Shivaay]]'', which released around Diwali 2016. ''Shivaay'' is an action drama movie.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2021 |title=Ajay Devgn celebrates 5 years of Shivaay with throwback video. Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ajay-devgn-celebrates-5-years-of-shivaay-with-throwback-video-watch-1870385-2021-10-28 |access-date=2022-07-23 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Shivaay opened to mixed reviews and grossed more than {{INRConvert|146|c}}.<ref name="BO">{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-day-wise-breakup-shivaay/ |title=Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of Shivaay |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=29 October 2016 |access-date=5 November 2016}}</ref> In 2017, Devgn featured in director [[Milan Luthria]]'s ''[[Baadshaho]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Here's How the Baadshaho Actor Ajay Devgn is So Fit and Fabulous At 48 |url=https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/heres-how-the-baadshaho-actor-ajay-devgn-is-so-fit-and-fabulous-at-48-1744410 |access-date=2022-07-23 |website=NDTV Food |language=en}}</ref> and [[Rohit Shetty]]'s ''[[Golmaal Again]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/golmaal-again-gets-third-highest-opening-weekend-box-office-collection-for-2017-baahubali-2-raees-still-lead-4169809.html |title=Golmaal Again gets third-highest opening weekend box office collection for 2017; Baahubali 2, Raees still lead – Entertainment News, Firstpost |date=24 October 2017 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> Both films were mild commercial successes. While ''Baadshaho'' was a hit, ''Golmaal Again'' became the [[List of Bollywood films of 2017|highest-grossing film of 2017]] collecting 100 crores in 4 days of its release and a lifetime collection of 205 crores at the Indian box office while making a hefty 300 crores at worldwide box office.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/golmaal-again-box-office-collection-day-4-ajay-devgn-and-team-has-100-crore-reasons-to-smile-1766493 |title=Golmaal Again Box Office Collection Day 4: Ajay Devgn And Team Has 100 Crore Reasons To Smile |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

In 2018, Devgn starred in [[Raj Kumar Gupta]]'s ''[[Raid (2018 film)|Raid]]'' where he plays the role of an honest [[Indian Revenue Service]] officer, which released to positive critical feedback on 16 March, and was a commercial success.<ref name="roundup">{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/raid-movie-review-roundup-ajay-devgn-starrer-realistic-says-critics-celebs-763970 |title=Raid movie review roundup: Ajay Devgn starrer is realistic, say critics, celebs |work=[[International Business Times]] |access-date=16 March 2018 |date=16 March 2018}}</ref> Devgn has long been working on producing ''Sons of Sardaar: The Battle of Saragari'', a sequel to ''Son of Sardaar''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ajay-devgn-shares-sons-of-sardaar-the-battle-of-saragarhi-first-look-diwali-2017-release-planned-2922284.html |title=Ajay Devgn shares Sons of Sardaar: The Battle of Saragarhi first look; Diwali 2017 release planned – Entertainment News , Firstpost |date=29 July 2016 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> In August 2017, Devgn stated: "We are working on the script but it won’t happen for another two years because of the scale of the project."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ajay-devgn-saragarhi-is-set-to-happen-but-in-the-next-three-or-four-years/articleshow/60301262.cms |title=Ajay Devgn: Saragarhi is set to happen but in the next three or four years |website=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref> He starred in ''[[De De Pyaar De]]'' alongside [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] and [[Rakul Preet Singh]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rakul-preet-star-alongside-ajay-devgn-tabu-rom-com/ |title=Rakul Preet to star alongside Ajay Devgn and Tabu in this rom-com |date=16 January 2018 |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=16 January 2018}}</ref> In early 2020, Devgn portrayed the role of 17th-century military leader [[Tanaji Malusare]] in an eponymously titled film, ''[[Tanhaji]]''; directed by [[Om Raut]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/revealed-ajay-devgns-ferociously-intriguing-look-from-taanaji-the-unsung-warrior/340215 |title=Revealed! Ajay Devgn's ferociously intriguing look from Taanaji – The Unsung Warrior |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en-GB |access-date=2 January 2019}}</ref> The film was released on 10 January 2020 and went on to win three [[National Film Awards]], including the [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment|Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]] and [[National Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]<ref>{{Cite news |others=PTI |date=2022-07-22 |title=68th National Film Awards: 'Soorarai Pottru', 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' win top honours |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/68th-national-film-awards-soorarai-pottru-tanhaji-the-unsung-warrior-win-top-honours/article65671218.ece |access-date=2022-07-23 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> '[[Tanhaji|Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior]]' earned Rs 3.67 billion ($49 million) worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajay Devgn's 'Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior' declared biggest Hindi box office hit of the last two years - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/ajay-devgns-tanhaji-the-unsung-warrior-declared-biggest-hindi-box-office-hit-of-the-last-two-years/articleshow/88584327.cms |access-date=2022-07-25 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Moreover, it marks Ajay Devgn's 100th film as an actor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajay Devgn: 100th film or first, anxiety remains the same - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ajay-devgn-100th-film-or-first-anxiety-remains-the-same/articleshow/72360710.cms |access-date=2022-07-25 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

In 2023, Ajay is set to star in the remake of [[Kaithi (2019 film)|Kaithi]], titled [[Bholaa]], which is his 4th directorial venture. Other projects for him in 2023 includes the sports-drama [[Maidaan]] and [[Neeraj Pandey]]'s ''Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha,'' which is currently filiming.

With ''Singham Again'', the much awaited sequel to the smash-hit [[Singham Returns]] and [[Anees Bazmee]]'s ''Naam'' ''Ajay Devgn'' has already a packed schedule for 2024.

In 2012, Devgn starred in [[Rohit Shetty]]'s [[Romance film|romantic]] [[action comedy film]] ''[[Bol Bachchan]]'', which was a joint production with [[Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd]]. It also featured [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Asin]] and [[Prachi Desai]]. The film, made with a budget of {{INRConvert|70|c}},<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bol-bachchan-crosses-rs-50-crore-mark/270497-8-66.html |title='Bol Bachchan' crosses Rs 50 crore mark |date=10 July 2012 |publisher=ibnlive.in.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712171344/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bol-bachchan-crosses-rs-50-crore-mark/270497-8-66.html |archive-date=12 July 2012}}</ref> is an official remake of ''[[Gol Maal]]'' (1979). The film was released on 6 July 2012 in about 2,575 cinemas around the world and had 2,700 prints. It received mixed reviews but had a good opening at the box office.<ref>Bose S. {{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/bol-bachchan-12-cr-on-opening-day/ |title="Bol Bachchan: 12-Cr On Opening Day." |access-date=9 March 2015 |archive-date=2 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402105929/http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/bol-bachchan-12-cr-on-opening-day/ |url-status=dead }} Box Office India.com 7 July 2012.</ref> The film had record advance bookings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Bol-Bachchan-gets-record-advance-bookings/articleshow/14688264.cms |title="'Bol Bachchan' gets record advance bookings." |website=[[The Times of India]]}} The Times of India.com 6 July 2012 Accessed 10 July 2012.</ref> ''Bol Bachchan'' was one of the [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films|highest-grossing Bollywood films]]. It took {{INRConvert|158|c}}.<ref name="100c">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4967&nCat= |title=Reference at www.boxofficeindia.com |access-date=1 April 2013 |archive-date=11 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011192716/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4967&nCat= |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings |title=Boxofficeindia.com |date=20 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110120235454/http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings |archive-date=20 January 2011}}</ref><ref name=Gross>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |title=Reference at www.boxofficeindia.com |access-date=1 April 2013 |archive-date=2 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602044123/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |url-status=dead }}</ref>