Archive for March, 2007



Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan says he knows success in the movie business is fleeting and that he doesn’t need a bunch of hangers on and cronies by his side to boost his ego.

Devgan, who says he is also interested in directing movies and is working on his first script, is one of the rare Indian actors who does not aggressively promote himself.

”Those who create unnecessary hype around their careers know it is not for real,” he said in an interview published on Friday in the Mumbai Mirror newspaper. “If you have people constantly telling you how great you are, then that’s not healthy for you.” Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan says he does not believe in hype’

Talented actress Kajol, who made a comeback with Aamir Khan in ‘Fanna’ last year, will now be seen with hubby Ajay Devgan in their home production ‘You, Me and Hum’.'I won’t be able to give you much detail. Yes, Ajay is making this film with Kajol. He is producing as well as directing it,’ said Kumar Mangat, Ajay’s business manager.

Scripted by Ajay, the film is in 2000 in a children’s film ‘Raju Chacha’ – it was Kajol’s first film after marriage. Loaded with special effects, ‘Raju Chacha’ was one of the most expensive films of 2000 but sank without a trace.

After the film’s failure, Ajay never made an attempt at producing films and concentrated on his acting career and gave powerful performances in ‘Company’, ‘Bhoot’, ‘GangaaJal’, ‘Khakee’, ‘Masti’, ‘Yuva’, ‘Apaharan’ and ‘Omkara’.Meanwhile, wife Kajol was busy with home and daughter Nysa.Before ‘Raju Chacha’, the couple were seen in hits like ‘Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha’ and ‘Ishq’. Continue reading ‘It’s ‘You, Me And Hum’ for Ajay-Kajol’

Ajay Devgan was there for the full duration, and very accessible to everyone. Ashish writes that he would talk to people and click snaps with them.

Ashish did not let the opportunity go. He got a picture taken on the last day, before disembarking. And the best part was that Devgan himself directed the person taking the picture to how to take a good photo. Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan on cruise to Lakshadweep’

Ajay Devgan is all set to fly to Delhi for a 20 days shooting schedule for Rohit Shetty’s next venture titled “Sunday”.

The film is an action comedy and is produced by Kumar Mangat and stars along with Ajay Devgan, Irfan Khan, Ayesha Takia, Anjana Sukhnani and Arshad Warsi in the lead roles.

This is yet another project together for Ajay and Rohit Shetty who we last saw in the super hit laughathon Golmaal and also in Zameen.

Ajay Devgan is a versatile actor. Starting his filmi career with ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ that proved a great hit at the box office. Ajay’s father Veeru Devgan is a director as well as producer. Ajay tries his level best to carry out his family responsibility along with his films. He is always keen on maintaining his relationship with the audience. He never misses an opportunity to reply to his fans.

Excerpts of his chat with the media:

Admirers have commended you on your website for your acting in ‘Omkara’?

Heartily thank the audience for watching and praising me for ‘Omkara’. The audience is the real award for me.

Did Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan comment on ‘Omkara’ and you?

I was very upset with the media at the time of the film’s release. The words of Shah Rukh have been wrongly quoted. When I met with Shah Rukh Khan, he gave passed good comments on ‘Omkara’. Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan: I am a star, not stardom’

If Ajay Devgan’s secretary-cum-producer Kumar Mangat is splurging money on his daughter Amita’s launch vehicle “Haaley Dil”, the Devgan family is leaving no stone unturned to make it a perfect debut for her.

Mangat, who produced last year’s critically acclaimed “Omkara”, is spending Rs.100 million on “Haaley Dil”. Ajay is keenly scanning the list of possible actors as he has taken the responsibility of finalising the male lead.

“Since her father is his manager as well as mentor, Ajay is like a big brother to Amita,” said a source. Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan’s secretary preparing to launch daughter’

Ajay Devgan in Sunday

Ajay Devgan has teamed up again with Golmaal – Fun Unlimited director Rohit Shetty in his next venture titled Sunday.

The film produced by Kumar Mangat stars Irrfan Khan, Ayesha Takia and Arshad Warsi. The shooting of the film started in Mumbai from March 10 after which there will be a 40-day long stint in Delhi from March 18 onwards. Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan in Sunday’

Ajay-Kajol’s next film is being delayed as the right location for the film is yet to be found out.
Actor Ajay Devgan will play lead opposite wife Kajol in the film after a long gap.

Ajay himself will direct the film. A source says Ajay is presently busy location hunting for his home production. Script is ready, only Ajay to zero in on some suitable location. Continue reading ‘Ajay-Kajol’s next: Where’s the right location?’

Ajay Devgan and Suneil Shetty who have super hits like DILWALE and QAYAMAT behind them would be seen in an action film yet again when CASH hits the screens on May 11.

Last seen in TANGO CHARLIE (where the two didn’t have any scenes together) in 2005, Ajay and Suneil are all set to set the screens ablaze with their dynamic performance in CASH. Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan and Suneil Shetty together again after 2 years’

Although he cannot make it to the Caribbean owing to his shooting commitments, Ajay Devgan is not going to miss out on the cricketing action, now that the World Cup has begun. Devgan has fine-tuned his van to include a dish antenna and a Plasma TV to catch all the action.

The Plasma TV has been a part of his van for awhile now, to catch up on latest films, but the dish antenna is a recent addition, courtesy the World Cup. Continue reading ‘Ajay Devgan is tuned in to the Cup!’