Devdatta Nage (Actor) Age, Family, Wife, Biography & More
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Wife: Kanchan Nage
Age: 42 Years
Height: 5' 10"
Bio/Wiki | |
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Full name | Devdatta Gajanan Nage [1]Instagram - Devdatta |
Nickname(s) | • Dev • Deva [2]Instagram -Doctor Don |
Profession(s) | • Actor • Sketch Artist |
Famous role | Lord Bajrang (Hanuman) in the film Adipurush |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet & inches- 5’ 10” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 90 kg in pounds- 198 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 44 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 17 Inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Bollywood Film: Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! (2013) as a cop Marathi Film: Sangharsh (2014) as Avinash Waghmare Hindi TV: Veer Shivaji (2011-2012) as Tanaji Malusare Marathi TV: Devyani (2012) as Samratrao Vikhe Patil |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Nominated for Best Actor Award at Zee Marathi Ustav Natyancha Awards in 2014 and 2016 • Won Best Actor Award at Zee Marathi Ustav Natyancha Awards in 2015 |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 5 February 1981 (Thursday) |
Age (as of 2023) | 42 Years |
Birthplace | Alibag, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Alibag, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India |
Educational Qualification | • B.Sc. in Chemistry • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) |
Religion | Hinduism |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian [3]Instagram -Doctor Don |
Hobbies | • Travelling • Sketching • Cycling • Biking • Trekking • Photography • Horse-riding • Gymming • Playing mobile games • Playing the Guitar |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Kanchan Nage |
Children | Son- Nihar Nage Daughter- None |
Parents | Father- Gajanan Nage Mother- Name not known |
Favourites | |
Food | Grilled Chicken |
Colour | Red |
Street Food | Bhurji Paav |
Film(s) | • Anand • Dil Chahta Hai • Tanhaji • Superman Classic • Rambo • Terminator |
Music | • Blues • Rock • Ghazals |
TV Show(s) | • Jai Malhar • Doctor Don • Friends |
Book(s) | • Total Recall • Comics (Phantom & Superman) • Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding |
Role Model(s) | • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Jason Momoa |
Style Quotient | |
Car Collection | • Mahindra XUV500 • Maruti Swift |
Bike Collection | • Royal Enfield • Triumph Speed Triple 1050 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Devdatta Nage
- Devdatta Nage is an Indian actor renowned for his performances in Bollywood and Marathi cinema. He gained significant recognition in 2023 for his portrayal of Lord Hanuman in the Indian mythological film Adipurush.
- Having developed an interest in adventure activities during his teenage years, Devdatta Nage actively engaged in training individuals in trekking and river rafting during his college days. As he entered his 20s, he pursued a career in modelling and even showcased his talent as a professional sketch artist. Eventually, he found his way into the entertainment industry. [4]The Times of India
- In 2011, he entered the television industry and gained recognition for his appearance in the Hindi TV show Laagi Tujhse Lagan; however, it was in 2014 that he truly rose to prominence when he portrayed the character of Lord Khandoba, a manifestation of Lord Shiva, in the Marathi TV show Jai Malhar. His portrayal earned him widespread acclaim and opened doors for further opportunities in the industry.
- He went on to showcase his acting skills in various Marathi serials such as Mrutyunjay Karnachi Amargatha, Kalay Tasmay Namah, and Bajirao Mastani. In 2020, he took on the role of Dadasaheb Surve (Deva Don) in the Marathi serial Doctor Don, followed by his appearance as Tushar Desai in Jeev Majha Guntala in 2022.
- He entered the film industry in 2014 and portrayed the character of Inspector Shankar Gaikwad in the film Satyamev Jayate (2014), featuring John Abraham in the lead role. He further showcased his talent in the 2020 Hindi film Tanhaji, where he played the role of Suryaji Malusare, sharing the screen with renowned actors like Ajay Devgn and Sharad Kelkar.
- In 2023, he received a major breakthrough in his career when he landed the role of Bajrang (Hanuman) in the highly anticipated mythological film Adipurush. The film, based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, featured Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan. Devdatta shared his experience in an interview, revealing that he would chant ‘Jai Sri Ram’ every day before the shoot and said,
Every single day before starting the shoot, we used to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’. I have to say that Goddess Saraswati resides in the hands of Manoj Muntashir (the dialogue writer). He has breathed life into this epic story with his writing.” [5]Outlook
- He revealed in an interview that during his initial days in the acting industry, he faced financial difficulties and had to make the difficult decision to sell his Pulsar bike for Rs 14,000. This experience was deeply emotional for him; however, as he progressed in his career, he bought a Triumph Speed Triple bike worth Rs 14 lakhs which was 1000 times the price of his Pulsar bike. [6]Divya Marathi
- Devdatta is a fitness freak and visits the gym regularly since the age of seventeen. During an interview, he expressed his connection with Lord Hanuman and revealed that the name of his very first gym was ‘Hanuman Vyayam Shala.’ He also added that his physical appearance played a crucial role in securing the role of Lord Hanuman in the film Adipurush. [7]Aaj Tak
- He is an animal lover and owns a pet dog named Nora.
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