In a new cover story for GQ’s February-March issue, writer Ankur Pathak meets with actor Ajay Devgn. During their conversations, Ajay Devgn talks about how he is constantly trying to improve in his next film, the judgements about his appearance, and his massive stardom despite the Khan era.
When asked about his assessment of his own successes Ajay Devgn says, “There’s no one line explanation to what works. Can you specifically point out what’s working with ‘Pathaan’?”
What others say doesn’t affect Ajay, he continuoius his ideology, “They said, oh, he’s the son of a fight master (Veeru Devgan), he won’t make it; oh, he is very average-looking, he won’t last. And yet, ‘Phool aur Kaante’ worked. What was it that did? The action, the music, the performances, or the storyline? One doesn’t know. But something clicked. Nothing works in isolation; it...
When asked about his assessment of his own successes Ajay Devgn says, “There’s no one line explanation to what works. Can you specifically point out what’s working with ‘Pathaan’?”
What others say doesn’t affect Ajay, he continuoius his ideology, “They said, oh, he’s the son of a fight master (Veeru Devgan), he won’t make it; oh, he is very average-looking, he won’t last. And yet, ‘Phool aur Kaante’ worked. What was it that did? The action, the music, the performances, or the storyline? One doesn’t know. But something clicked. Nothing works in isolation; it...
- 2/18/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Shakti Kapoor recalls after getting slapped a number of times in a scene from the 1983 movie ‘Mawaali’, he thought his career was over in the industry. He also shares that initially he wanted to become a hero in movies.
He said: “I did my first comedy film ‘Satte Pe Satta’ with Paintal. It was a really great film so when Raj Sippy approached me for a comedy role I was like my villainous roles are being appreciated then why does he want me to be a comedian?
“After that, I did a film called ‘Mawaali’. When I was giving my first shot in the film Kader Khan slapped me and I fell on the ground, then in the second shot Aruna Irani slapped me and I fell on the ground, the third time too the same happened.
“Going through this I got worried thinking that my career is finished. K. Bapaiah...
He said: “I did my first comedy film ‘Satte Pe Satta’ with Paintal. It was a really great film so when Raj Sippy approached me for a comedy role I was like my villainous roles are being appreciated then why does he want me to be a comedian?
“After that, I did a film called ‘Mawaali’. When I was giving my first shot in the film Kader Khan slapped me and I fell on the ground, then in the second shot Aruna Irani slapped me and I fell on the ground, the third time too the same happened.
“Going through this I got worried thinking that my career is finished. K. Bapaiah...
- 12/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Meet mountaineer Shivaay (Ajay Devgn), a man with nothing to lose and nothing to fear. He is one with his beloved Himalayas and apparently has some kind of magical powers that makes him able to jump and swing from mountaintops all the way down to the bottom without getting even a scratch on his body. All that is dear to him in life are those mountains. That, and his pipe. This is until all is turned around and he ends up with something that becomes more dear to him than anything: family. And that is just the thing some bad guys decide to take away from him. Big mistake.
Shivaay stars Ajay Devgn, who also directed the film. It is his second motion picture as a director and he has made it into quite the spectacle. Where the first hour of the film mostly focusses on setting up the story and the characters,...
Shivaay stars Ajay Devgn, who also directed the film. It is his second motion picture as a director and he has made it into quite the spectacle. Where the first hour of the film mostly focusses on setting up the story and the characters,...
- 7/23/2017
- by Thor
- AsianMoviePulse
The trailer of “Shivaay” opens to Ajay Devgn’s trademark piercing gaze, lingering there for a moment before lurching into three minutes of continuous movement as he hurtles, untethered, through Himalayan avalanches and between cartwheeling vehicles. His distinctive baritone cuts through the visuals as he narrates “shlokas” (verses) from Vedic Hindu scriptures describing the transformative capabilities of the deity Shiva, the destroyer of evil and the inspiration for the film’s lead character.
Despite some of these reference points, “’Shivaay’ is not a religious or mythological movie,” Devgn told press during a recent trip to New York, the first of four cities in a U.S-wide promotional tour for the October 28 release, which marks his second as a director. “However, it is firmly based in the idea of faith, and the main character draws heavily from Lord Shiva, both in terms of his spirituality and his superpowers.”
The result is unmistakably Indian,...
Despite some of these reference points, “’Shivaay’ is not a religious or mythological movie,” Devgn told press during a recent trip to New York, the first of four cities in a U.S-wide promotional tour for the October 28 release, which marks his second as a director. “However, it is firmly based in the idea of faith, and the main character draws heavily from Lord Shiva, both in terms of his spirituality and his superpowers.”
The result is unmistakably Indian,...
- 10/5/2016
- by Anisha Jhaveri
- Indiewire
Veeru Devgan, one of Bollywood's most celebrated veteran fight masters was recently admitted in one of Mumbai's suburban hospitals as he got diagnosed with pneumonia. When Bollywood Hungama called up Ajay Devgan's publicist, they confirmed the news.
While the date of Veeru Devgan's discharge from the hospital is not yet known, reports have it that he is stable now.
Bollywood Hungama wishes Veeru Devgan a speedy recovery.
While the date of Veeru Devgan's discharge from the hospital is not yet known, reports have it that he is stable now.
Bollywood Hungama wishes Veeru Devgan a speedy recovery.
- 11/23/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Looks like superstar and acting maestro Ajay Devgn’s aka Singham‘s brave and fearless attitude goes back all the way to his childhood!!
The Bollywood superstar had accompanied his father, action-director Veeru Devgan, to the Big B film Mr Natwarlal‘s set and the entire unit couldn’t keep him away from a leopard cub on the sets. Even during his childhood years and long before he decided to become an actor, he was always drawn to wild cats, looking at this photograph!
We guess this memorable incident must have sparked off the actor’s concern towards the conservation of tigers and the preservation of endangered cat species which is common knowledge in the industry.
The actor is popularly called Singham wherever he goes specially by kids, thanks to the cult status the 2011 blockbuster hit had achieved post its release. With Singham Returns coming up soon for release, we...
The Bollywood superstar had accompanied his father, action-director Veeru Devgan, to the Big B film Mr Natwarlal‘s set and the entire unit couldn’t keep him away from a leopard cub on the sets. Even during his childhood years and long before he decided to become an actor, he was always drawn to wild cats, looking at this photograph!
We guess this memorable incident must have sparked off the actor’s concern towards the conservation of tigers and the preservation of endangered cat species which is common knowledge in the industry.
The actor is popularly called Singham wherever he goes specially by kids, thanks to the cult status the 2011 blockbuster hit had achieved post its release. With Singham Returns coming up soon for release, we...
- 6/19/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
He is a man, who said cheese to Bollywood with 'Flowers And Thorns'. He is a man who can do splits with utmost ease on a bike the same way he can have the audiences in splits with his comic timings! Well, we are referring to none other than Vishal Veeru Devgn, whom we better know as Ajay Devgn, who also happens to be out today's birthday boy! After having made his super impressive debut with Phool Aur Kaante, Ajay went onto do films that not just consolidated his career, but also made him a leading star in the running for the 'Numero Uno' post! For those who felt that Ajay is only a top class action star…got a surprise of their lives with his comic timing in films like Golmaal 3, All the Best: Fun Begins and others. In the career spanning many years, Ajay has indeed proved...
- 4/2/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Ajay Devgan has changed the misconception that industry is driven by only good-looking, good physique actors. Without possessing charming personality, Ajay Devgan ruled the silver screen for many years with his acting prowess and firmed his foot in Bollywood. He is a cool-minded actor, media-shy and a very private person. Ajay Devgan was born in Mumbai on 2 April 1969 to Veeru Devgan and Veena Devgn, he hails from a family of filmdom. His father Veeru Devgan was a stunt choreographer and his mother Veena Devgan is a film producer. His brother Anil Devgan...
- 4/2/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
There is no doubt about the fact that Ajay Devgn is being regarded as one of the leading action stars in Bollywood today. How can we forget his debut film Phool Aur Kaante, in which he appeared on screen standing on two moving bikes? He repeated the same stunt in Golmaal Returns and Golmaal 3 on cars. And now, for his underproduction film Son Of Sardar, Ajay has done it again. This time however, Ajay will be seen riding two horses. With the stunt already making news, we wonder how Ajay pulls off such dare devil stunts... only to be reminded that he is after all the son of noted fight master Veeru Devgan. Son Of Sardar, which is being directed by Ashwini Dhir, stars Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, Juhi Chawla and Arjan Bajwa apart from Ajay, and is scheduled for release in November this year.
- 3/26/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Its not rocket science to know that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. But today's Birthday boy is one 'son' who will never set. Instead, he has set many sparkling guidelines for others to follow and attain success! We are indeed talking about the one and only Vishal Devgn, whom we better know as Ajay Devgn, the illustrious son of the ace fight master Veeru Devgn. Even though he was a 'star-son', Ajay chose to 'earn' his launch in the form of his debut film Phool Aur Kaante, a film whose B-o collections, till date remains unparalleled! What followed after this were an array of films like Jigar, Divya Shakti, Platform, Dilwale, Naajayaz, Ishq, Pyaar Tho Hona Hi Tha, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Golmaal to name a few. Ajay Devgn is indeed one of the very few actors in Bollywood today who has (well...
- 4/2/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Its not rocket science to know that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. But today's Birthday boy is one 'son' who will never set. Instead, he has set many sparkling guidelines for others to follow and attain success! We are indeed talking about the one and only Vishal Devgn, whom we better know as Ajay Devgn, the illustrious son of the ace fight master Veeru Devgn. Even though he was a 'star-son', Ajay chose to 'earn' his launch in the form of his debut film Phool Aur Kaante, a film whose B-o collections, till date remains unparalleled! What followed after this were an array of films like Jigar, Divya Shakti, Platform, Dilwale, Naajayaz, Ishq, Pyaar Tho Hona Hi Tha, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Golmaal to name a few. Ajay Devgn is indeed one of the very few actors in Bollywood today who has (well...
- 4/2/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Ajay Devgn is making a return to action films and has plans to team up with close friend Rohit Shetty. The actor.producer has bought the rights of superhit Malayalam action film Puthiya Mukham for an undisclosed amount, and is planning to remake it in Hindi.Puthiya Mukham starred Kerala superstar Prithviraj and was one of the biggest hits of last year. The Hindi remake will be produced by Ajay and directed by Rohit, and will mark the return of Ajay to action films after a spate of successful comedies.Rohit says, .I have seen Puthiya Mukham three times. Ajay and I have wanted to do a hardcore action film for the last three years..Rohit.s last action film was Zameen which was a big hit. The talented director is the son a famous stunt master of the 80s and has also worked under Ajay.s father, Veeru Devgan.
- 2/18/2010
- Filmicafe
Its basic general knowledge that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. But today's Birthday boy is one 'son' who will never set; instead he has set many guidelines for others to follow and attain success! We are indeed talking about the one and only Vishal Devgan aka Ajay Devgan, the illustrious son of the ace fight master Veeru Devgan. Even though he was a 'star-son', Ajay chose to 'earn' his launch in the form of his debut film Phool Aur Kaante, a film that gave Bollywood a superstar for all seasons and all reasons! What followed after this were an array of films like Jigar, Divya Shakti, Platform, Dilwale, Naajayaz, Ishq, Pyaar Tho Hona Hi Tha, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Golmaal to name a few. Ajay Devgan is indeed one of the very few actors in Bollywood today who has (well deservedly) earned his...
- 4/2/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Its basic general knowledge that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. But today's Birthday boy is one 'son' who will never set; instead he has set many guidelines for others to follow and attain success! We are indeed talking about the one and only Vishal Devgan aka Ajay Devgan, the illustrious son of the ace fight master Veeru Devgan. Even though he was a 'star-son', Ajay chose to 'earn' his launch in the form of his debut film Phool Aur Kaante, a film that gave Bollywood a superstar for all seasons and all reasons! What followed after this were an array of films like Jigar, Divya Shakti, Platform, Dilwale, Naajayaz, Ishq, Pyaar Tho Hona Hi Tha, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Golmaal to name a few. Ajay Devgan is indeed one of the very few actors in Bollywood today who has (well deservedly) earned his...
- 4/2/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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