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Happy birthday AK: Here are some rare photos of actor Ajith Kumar on his birthday

Ajith is one of Tamil cinema's biggest and most versatile stars. Born in Hyderabad, the actor who began his career in the 90s, turns 51 today. Take a look at these rare photos and stills from Ajith's life and career.
Ajith is one of Tamil cinema's biggest and most versatile stars. Born in Hyderabad, the actor who began his career in the 90s, turns 51 today. Take a look at these rare photos and stills from Ajith's life and career. (Express Archive Photos)
Ajith is one of Tamil cinema's biggest and most versatile stars. Born in Hyderabad, the actor who began his career in the 90s, turns 51 today. Take a look at these rare photos and stills from Ajith's life and career. (Express Archive Photos)
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(L-R) Ajith at the Cinema Express cabin of the Express Publications Limted in Chennai/ Ajith receiving a memento from Varadarajan, the Manager of Express Publications P Limited, Chennai at the premises of Express buildings. Also seen in the picture is Cinema Express Editor Ramamurthi. (Express Archive Photo)
(L-R) Ajith at the Cinema Express cabin of the Express Publications Limted in Chennai/ Ajith receiving a memento from Varadarajan, the Manager of Express Publications P Limited, Chennai at the premises of Express buildings. Also seen in the picture is Cinema Express Editor Ramamurthi. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith in a song sequence. He is regarded as good dancer. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith in a song sequence. He is regarded as good dancer. (Express Archive Photo)
(L) Thyagarajan, Napolean, Ajith, Shalini and Prashanth / (R) Ajith in coversation with his contemporary Actor Prashanth. (Express Archive Photo)
(L) Thyagarajan, Napolean, Ajith, Shalini and Prashanth / (R) Ajith in coversation with his contemporary Actor Prashanth. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith married Shalini, a leading actress of her time, in 2000. The happily married couple have a daughter Anoushka and son Aadvik. (in picture: L-R/ former chief minister Jayalalithaa with the couple; former chief minister Karunanidhi with the couple) (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith married Shalini, a leading actress of her time, in 2000. The happily married couple have a daughter Anoushka and son Aadvik. (in picture: L-R/ former chief minister Jayalalithaa with the couple; former chief minister Karunanidhi with the couple) (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith's scenes with Kollywood's legendary comic duo Senthil and Goundamani are hilarious even today. The three worked together in hit films like Nesam and Rettai Jadai Vayasu. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith's scenes with Kollywood's legendary comic duo Senthil and Goundamani are hilarious even today. The three worked together in hit films like Nesam and Rettai Jadai Vayasu. (Express Archive Photo)
(L-R) Ajith fans perform Palabhishekam (Milk Offering) to his movie Vivegam's cut out at a movie theatre in Tiruchy/ A fibre statue of actor Ajith near Kumbakonam. (Express Archive Photo)
(L-R) Ajith fans perform Palabhishekam (Milk Offering) to his movie Vivegam's cut out at a movie theatre in Tiruchy/ A fibre statue of actor Ajith near Kumbakonam. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith started competing as a race car driver in the 2000s when he had an unsuccessful stint in acting. He is one of the few Indians to race in the International arena and in Formula championships. He has also been abroad for various races, including Germany and Malaysia. He drove in the 2003 Formula Asia BMW Championships. He raced in the 2010 Formula 2 Championship along with Armaan Ebrahim and Parthiva Sureshwaren. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith started competing as a race car driver in the 2000s when he had an unsuccessful stint in acting. He is one of the few Indians to race in the International arena and in Formula championships. He has also been abroad for various races, including Germany and Malaysia. He drove in the 2003 Formula Asia BMW Championships. He raced in the 2010 Formula 2 Championship along with Armaan Ebrahim and Parthiva Sureshwaren. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith's wife Shalini who was a famous child actor gave up acting after her marriage. She has recently resumed playing professional badminton. They acted together in films like Amarkalam. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith's wife Shalini who was a famous child actor gave up acting after her marriage. She has recently resumed playing professional badminton. They acted together in films like Amarkalam. (Express Archive Photo)
On his 40th birthday in 2011, Ajith made a rare move. He dissolved all his fan clubs after he found some of them were misusing his name to raise funds. (Express Archive Photo)
On his 40th birthday in 2011, Ajith made a rare move. He dissolved all his fan clubs after he found some of them were misusing his name to raise funds. (Express Archive Photo)
(L-R) Ajith and Vikram in 'Ullasam'/ Ajith is accompanied by (from left) actors Manoj and Vikram at the inaugural function of 'Pathinaaru Vayathiniley' film. Director Pushpavasagan and Music Director T S Muralidharan are also seen. (Express Archive Photo)
(L-R) Ajith and Vikram in 'Ullasam'/ Ajith is accompanied by (from left) actors Manoj and Vikram at the inaugural function of 'Pathinaaru Vayathiniley' film. Director Pushpavasagan and Music Director T S Muralidharan are also seen. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith, music director M S Vishwanathan and comedian Vivek in the hit 'Kadhal Mannan'.(Express Archive Photo)
Ajith, music director M S Vishwanathan and comedian Vivek in the hit 'Kadhal Mannan'.(Express Archive Photo)
Ajith, Sivakumar, Rajeev, Vaiyaburi, Jaiganesh, Vivek and Karan in 'Unnai Thedi'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith, Sivakumar, Rajeev, Vaiyaburi, Jaiganesh, Vivek and Karan in 'Unnai Thedi'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Maanu in the hit 'Kadhal Mannan'.(Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Maanu in the hit 'Kadhal Mannan'.(Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Meera Jasmine in 'Anjaneya'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Meera Jasmine in 'Anjaneya'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Sneha in 'Jana'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Sneha in 'Jana'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith, Devayani and Heera in comic caper 'Thodarum'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith, Devayani and Heera in comic caper 'Thodarum'. (Express Archive Photo)
(L-R) Ajith's sister-in-law actress Shamili, wife Shalini, Ajith and Nagma (actress Jyothika's sister) at an awards show. (Express Archive Photo)
(L-R) Ajith's sister-in-law actress Shamili, wife Shalini, Ajith and Nagma (actress Jyothika's sister) at an awards show. (Express Archive Photo)
Chief Minister M Karunanidhi presenting the `MGR award’ to actor Ajith at a function held in Chennai. (Express Archive Photo)
Chief Minister M Karunanidhi presenting the `MGR award’ to actor Ajith at a function held in Chennai. (Express Archive Photo)
Film director Mani Ratnam speaks with Ajith at the inauguration of Mahesh Memorial Paediatric Ward at Adyar Cancer Institute, in Chennai. (Express Archive Photo)
Film director Mani Ratnam speaks with Ajith at the inauguration of Mahesh Memorial Paediatric Ward at Adyar Cancer Institute, in Chennai. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith waiting to cast his vote. (Express Photo by J Manoharan)
Ajith waiting to cast his vote. (Express Photo by J Manoharan)
Ajith and other actors of the Tamil film industry at a day-long fast demanding rehabilitation of Sri Lankan Tamils and an international probe into the alleged war crimes. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and other actors of the Tamil film industry at a day-long fast demanding rehabilitation of Sri Lankan Tamils and an international probe into the alleged war crimes. (Express Archive Photo)
In 2010, the usually reticent Ajith spoke about the political pressure on the actors during a DMK function in front of then Chief Minister Karunanidhi. (in picture: Ajith and Kamal Haasan) (Express Archive Photo)
In 2010, the usually reticent Ajith spoke about the political pressure on the actors during a DMK function in front of then Chief Minister Karunanidhi. (in picture: Ajith and Kamal Haasan) (Express Archive Photo)
Music director M S Viswanathan and Tamil actors Damu, Vivek and Ajith in 'Kadhal Mannan'. (Express Archive Photo)
Music director M S Viswanathan and Tamil actors Damu, Vivek and Ajith in 'Kadhal Mannan'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Tabu in 'Kandukonden Kandukonden', an adapatation of Jane Austen's novel 'Sense and Sensibility'. Directed and co-written by Rajiv Menon, the huge box office hit featured an ensemble cast of Mammootty, Ajith Kumar, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai, and Abbas. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Tabu in 'Kandukonden Kandukonden', an adapatation of Jane Austen's novel 'Sense and Sensibility'. Directed and co-written by Rajiv Menon, the huge box office hit featured an ensemble cast of Mammootty, Ajith Kumar, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai, and Abbas. (Express Archive Photo)
A rare still of introverted actor Ajith. (Express Archive Photo)
A rare still of introverted actor Ajith. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Trisha in the box office hit 'Ji'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Trisha in the box office hit 'Ji'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith in a stunt scene in 'Kalluri Vaasal'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith in a stunt scene in 'Kalluri Vaasal'. (Express Archive Photo)
‘Amaravathi’ (in picture with co-star Sangavi) directed by Selva is the first Tamil film with Ajith as the hero. Though the film was launched after his debut ‘Prema Pusthakam’, it preceded the release of the Telugu film by over a month. (Express Archive Photo)
‘Amaravathi’ (in picture with co-star Sangavi) directed by Selva is the first Tamil film with Ajith as the hero. Though the film was launched after his debut ‘Prema Pusthakam’, it preceded the release of the Telugu film by over a month. (Express Archive Photo)
Actors Parthiban and Ajith starred together in hit films like 'Nee Varuvai Ena' and 'Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven'. (Express Archive Photo)
Actors Parthiban and Ajith starred together in hit films like 'Nee Varuvai Ena' and 'Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Malavika in 'Unnathedi'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Malavika in 'Unnathedi'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Simran in 'Aval Varuvala'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Simran in 'Aval Varuvala'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith, director K Subhash and actress Radhika during the shooting of 'Pavithra'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith, director K Subhash and actress Radhika during the shooting of 'Pavithra'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Rambha in 'Raasi'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Rambha in 'Raasi'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith in a still from one of his most successful films 'Dheena' directed by then debutante AR Murugadoss. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith in a still from one of his most successful films 'Dheena' directed by then debutante AR Murugadoss. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith with his chocolate boy looks did several romantic films at the start of his career where he played a boy next door. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith with his chocolate boy looks did several romantic films at the start of his career where he played a boy next door. (Express Archive Photo)
After Billa, Aegan (in picture: a still from the film), Mankatha and more gangster flicks, Ajith's 'Action Hero' image was cemented. No wonder he is called 'Versatile Star'. (Express Archive Photo)
After Billa, Aegan (in picture: a still from the film), Mankatha and more gangster flicks, Ajith's 'Action Hero' image was cemented. No wonder he is called 'Versatile Star'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Simran's jodi was one of the best. The pair did films like Aval Varuvala, Vaali and Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Simran's jodi was one of the best. The pair did films like Aval Varuvala, Vaali and Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Maheshwari in 'Nesam'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Maheshwari in 'Nesam'. (Express Archive Photo)
Legendary Hindi actor Dev Anand presenting the Cinema Express award to Ajith. (Express Archive Photo)
Legendary Hindi actor Dev Anand presenting the Cinema Express award to Ajith. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Manthra in 'Retai Jada Vayasu'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Manthra in 'Retai Jada Vayasu'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Pooja in 'Attagasam'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Pooja in 'Attagasam'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Devayani in 'Thodarum'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Devayani in 'Thodarum'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Meena have acted together in Citizen, Anantha Poongathe and Villain. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Meena have acted together in Citizen, Anantha Poongathe and Villain. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Raghuvaran in 'Amarkalam'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Raghuvaran in 'Amarkalam'. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith presenting `Best Actress' award to actress Jyothika in Chennai. The pair starred in superhits like Poovellam Un Vasam, Raja and Mugavaree. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith presenting `Best Actress' award to actress Jyothika in Chennai. The pair starred in superhits like Poovellam Un Vasam, Raja and Mugavaree. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Nayanthara have worked together in Billa, Aegan, Aarambam and Viswasam. (Express Archive Photo)
Ajith and Nayanthara have worked together in Billa, Aegan, Aarambam and Viswasam. (Express Archive Photo)
Happy birthday, Thala Ajith! (in picture L-R: Actors Shalini, Trisha and Ajith participate in the Jallikattu protest held in Chennai) (Express Archive Photo)
Happy birthday, Thala Ajith! (in picture L-R: Actors Shalini, Trisha and Ajith participate in the Jallikattu protest held in Chennai) (Express Archive Photo)
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