Superstar Ajay Devgn ended his 30 years in the Hindi film industry on Monday and attributed his long sleeves in the film world to his “insatiable hunger” for films and his stubbornness to continue to evolve with the times. The 52-year-old actor said that surviving three decades takes hard work, courage, luck, blessings and most of all, tenacity. “It is often said that it is the survival of the fittest. Yes, you have to be healthy and fit mentally and physically, to last 30 years and not seek a break, ”the actor, who is also a director and producer, told PTI in an interview. Ajay Devgn ends 30 years in the Indian film industry, his wife Kajol writes a heartfelt note on this special day! (See the article).
“I’m warming up and plan to continue for another 30 to 40 years,” he promised. Devgn entered the Hindi film industry with “Phool Aur Kaante” released on November 22, 1991. The romantic action performed by Kuku Kohli the film performed well commercially and Devgn’s introduction is remembered more in the movie, a 180 degree split while balancing on two moving motorcycles. The stunt was designed by her late father and veteran action choreographer Veeru Devgan. Ajay Devgn is recreating his iconic Phool Aur Kaante stunt with trucks and we’re curious what it’s for! (Watch the video).
As an actor, some of his most notable films include “Jigar”, “Vijaypath”, “Diljale”, “Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha”, “Zakhm”, “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”, “Omkara”, “Golmaal”, “Singham” series, “Raid”, “Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior”, among others. Passion for cinema makes him “tick every minute”, he said. “I can’t say what’s in the movies that make my world go round. Every aspect of cinema is delicious, enjoyable, and must be cherished. From emotion to technology, cinema is constantly evolving and my thirst is insatiable, ”he added.
When asked about some of his defining career roles, the actor said it was a bit difficult to choose from his 100 films, but he is extremely proud of “Phool Aur Kaante” and ” Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior “. “I am proud of ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ which gave birth to me and of ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ which marked my century. The intervening period saw milestones and mistakes. However, I don’t believe in the importance of dwelling on past glory. We have to look to the future.
Devgn became a director with “U Me Aur Hum” in 2008, which dealt with Alzheimer’s disease. He also starred in the romantic drama opposite his wife, actor Kajol. His 2016 directorial project “Shivaay,” a basic father-daughter story, featured high-octane action sequences. He returns to the director’s chair with the working title “Mayday”, presented as a drama “on the edge of the seat”.
“Mayday” features Devgn as pilot and Rakul Preet Singh as co-pilot. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and “Love Per Square Foot” actor Angira Dhar also round out the film’s cast. Devgn said that as a director the attempt was to make more “meaningful” films than “popcorn” artists. “I don’t go out of my way to pick something just to make a statement. Most often the topics came to me at different stages and at that point I felt motivated to make this film. I don’t want to be associated with just popcorn stuff. Frankly, I have nothing against popcorn cinema.
“However, if I had to choose a topic to direct I would wish it was more meaningful and deep. Maybe someday I’ll do a light film too. Like I said, it’s a decision made. At this point in life, the actor is also set to make a foray into the digital space with the Disney + Hotstar crime drama series “Rudra-The Edge of Darkness”, a remake of the British series “Luther” starring Idris Elba.
Devgn said he loved “Luther” and liked it long before he was offered the desi remake. “Idris Elba plays a cop on the edge with multiple nuances and as a viewer he had my attention all along. When I was offered ‘Rudra…’ I felt it was a good start. for me as an actor on a stream Besides the nuanced character of the cop, the element of mystery and thrill was worth it. “
Devgn has a host of films like SS Rajamouli’s telugu action drama “RRR”, Sanjay Leela Bhansali-helmed “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, “Maidaan”, a sports drama, the remake of “Kaithi”, the historical drama “Chanakya “, the light hearted artists like” Thank God “and” Golmaal 5 “and” Singham 3 “to come. was one of those sports-based drama films with a formidable emotional anchor that will remain relevant forever.
He has cameos in “RRR” and “Gangubai Kathiawadi”. “When you have masters like Rajamouli Sir and Sanjay, you don’t question the length of a role. You do it for the sheer pleasure of being on set with them and sharing their vision. “Kaithi,” for which the Hindi title is yet to be finalized, is slated to hit the courts early next year and “Singham 3” is slated to start rolling around October, he shared. There is no set timeline for “Raid 2,” “Chanakya” and “Golmaal 5,” the actor said, adding that the pandemic had caused the industry to “waste a few years”. “So until the backlog clears up, I can’t see that far into the future,” he said.
Devgn’s three decades in film have also led to congratulatory messages from friends, senior colleagues and collaborators like Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar. In a tweet, Bachchan described Devgn as “soft-spoken, without interference, but filled with passion.” “My congratulations Ajay, may you continue for 70 more,” the megastar wrote on Twitter. Devgn’s “Sooryavanshi” co-star Kumar shared a photo from the film to look back on their years together.
“Mujhe yaad hai when as beginners, principal aur tu saath saath Juhu beach pe martial arts practice karte when your father was training us (I still remember how as beginners we practiced martial arts on Juhu beach when your father was training us). “Kya din the yaar (that was the time) … Time flies, friendship remains!”
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