I'm going to keep making films I believe in. Whether I am successful or not is besides the point.
In the South, it is different, they have a audience that is literate.
Abroad, they have covered pretty much all subjects, explored every possibility, every twist. So similarities between ideas you have and those filmed abroad are quite possible.
In the industry, you do need some ethics - if one film does well, then thousands get work and money comes back to the industry. I guess the bottomline is, if there are two versions, then the better one will click.
To make a film and to sell it to the distributors you need a name.
It gets tiring, doing the same thing everyday.
So it is fair enough that you are paying me what I ask for, because it is my name you are using to sell the film. If the producer gives me a guarantee that he will sell the film at a lower price to the distributors, fair enough, then I will charge less!
I don't see the risk, I enjoy performing stunts, and I don't get scared.
There're so many things I want to do, like become more media savvy. I am too lazy. But I'm making an effort.
As far as I know, if you take your time, write a good script and make a good film, then give the audience time, they will accept it.
The difference being that in films, unlike in life, good does always win over evil in the end.
By getting into distribution and production, I am actually widening my base.
Today I divide my day between being actor, producer and distributor, and the monotony is broken.
You get an image after you act in a film, but it is not necessary that you last long because of that image.
I have had 50 drinks in one go!
I only want to do better work. That's the focus of my life.
Earlier, I used to charge territories instead of my fees as an actor, but I realised it was better to keep the two apart. Now, I take my fees in cash, for acting, and keep the distribution thing separate.
I never talk about my personal life. After these rumours, I definitely do not want to comment on anything.
There are two types of films - one made by the big-time producers, the other is low budget stuff made by some producers who make films for the heck of it, they complete their films for small amounts, sell it at low costs with almost no publicity.
Simply that we are mirroring the trends in society, at any given time smuggling was an issue in the seventies, corruption is an issue today, and we faithfully reflect those issues.
If somebody had started on a remake of French Kiss before I announced my own film, I would have dropped my subject. If someone else starts after me, what am I to do?
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Ajay Devgn: Biography and Life Work
Ajay Devgn was a notable Actor. The story of Ajay Devgn began on 2 April 1969 in New Delhi, India.
Vishal Virender "Ajay" Devgan (born 2 April 1969) is an Indian actor, film director and producer who mainly works in Hindi films. He has appeared in over 100 films and has won numerous accolades , including four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards . In 2016, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri , the country's fourth-highest civilian honour.
Legacy and Personal Influence
Academic foundations were established at Mithibai College. Personally, Ajay Devgn was married to Kajol.
Philosophical Views and Reflections
In 2010, Devgn featured in the financially successful comedy Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? with Paresh Rawal and Konkona Sen Sharma . He then featured in Prakash Jha 's political thriller Raajneeti . Raajneeti was released internationally on 4 June 2010, after some controversies regarding similarities between actual people and the characters in the film. There were also issues about the use of the national anthem in the film. The film was made with a budget of ₹ 60 crore (US$7.1 million) At release, it received positive reviews and emerged a superhit at the box office. Again, in 2010, Devgn starred in Milan Luthria 's Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai , which was among the top-grossing films of that year . Both the film and Devgn's performance were well received by the critics. Taran Adarsh said: "Ajay Devgn is splendid as Sultan. The actor had enacted a similar role in Company , but it must be said that his interpretation is so different in Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai . He adds so much depth to the character, which only goes to prove his range and versatility. This is, without a trace of doubt, Ajay's finest work so far." Komal Nahta said: "Ajay Devgn is simply fantastic in the role of Sultan Mirza . So real is his performance that it looks like he was born to play this role. Right from his look to his acting including dialogue-delivery, everything is fabulous. Indeed, an award-winning performance!" The film earned him his sixth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Devgn is among the most popular and highest paid celebrities in India. He has frequently featured in the Forbes India ' s Celebrity 100 list since 2012. He peaked at the 10th position in 2018 with an estimated annual income of ₹ 745 million (US$8.8 million). In 2019, he was placed 12th, with an estimated annual income of ₹ 940 million (US$11 million). He was also inducted into the Bollywood Walk of Fame at Bandra Bandstand , where his hand print was preserved. Devgn was placed 7th in Rediff.com 's list of Top 10 Actors of 2000–2010. In Rediff.com "Top Bollywood Actors" list, Devgn ranked 1st in 2002. He subsequently ranked 4th in 2004, 10th in 2006 and 2nd in 2019. In Eastern Eye ' s Sexiest Asian Men list of 2011, Devgn was placed 29th.
