Ajay Devgn: I wish my dad (Veeru Devgan) was around on my birthday

The original Singham of the industry actor Ajay Devgn is celebrating his birthday today. The actor who has debuted with Phool Aur Kannte will be completing three decades in the industry. The actor has the busiest year as his three films set for a release in 2021 itself- Maidaan, Sooryavanshi (in which he has a special appearance) and RRR, apart from also directing MayDay.

While speaking to Hindustan Times the Tanahji actor shared his birthday plans. “I’m not a birthday person at all. I’m shy, or you can call me—private. I don’t even cut a cake! Of course, cakes are cut in office, at the shoot and in my home. But I usually get my children or my nephews to do it.”

Devgn is also worried about the COVID situation in India. He says, “I’m going to be 52 this year. And, it’s hard to say—I get excited about a birthday. However, it’s a truly special day because the family has a small celebration. With the COVID-19 pandemic things are even more restricted. I know my mother and my wife will make it special by inviting my sisters, their families and cousins over. It’s a template we follow on the birthdays of all family members. The fan clubs do their own form of celebration. I must say, it is a day to say thank you to everyone, especially fans and well-wishers because good-wishes are something you can’t get enough of.”

Although people have suggested that he holds a party to celebrate this landmark, he refused to hold any gatherings because of covid. One thing Ajay is missing the most is his dad Veeru Devgn’s presence today. “As I said I’m not much of a birthday person. I wish my dad (Veeru Devgan) was around on this special day. I wish that everyday actually.”

 

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Speaking about his 30 years on the silver screen Ajay says, “I would say time has flown. 100 films have happened since Phool Aur Kaante. Some noteworthy, some forgettable but honestly each and every film has taught me something. What is wonderful about being an actor or for that matter, a creative person is – age doesn’t define your creative parameters. You can still be learning and learning more.” 

Ajay is also producing The Big Bull, a film inspired by the infamous stockbroker Harshad Mehta and his 1992 scam. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Nikita Dutta and Ileana D’Cruz in prominent roles. Even though the film skipped its theatrical release due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it has secured a profitable deal with the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar, where the film will premier. The life of Harshad Mehta already caught people’s attention with Hansal Mehta’s web series Scam 1992, hence people will be more than curious to watch what the film has to offer.

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