Ajay Devgn says he’s got the box office numbers because he’s different

Madhur Bhandarkar and Kumar Mangat Pathak’s Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji is Ajay Devgn’s third comedy within a span of a year. The earlier two were Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge and Golmaal-3.

DTBHJ took a promising start; naturally Ajay keeps signing on more comedies each season. Says he, “I’m the kind of actor who will sign up for any script that I’m convinced about. But, it is sheer coincidence that my last few films have either been madcap comedies or actionthrillers. Most actors are stuck in a groove. Some are kings of romance and others are action junkies. I’m one of the fortunate few artistes in Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) who has been able to juggle my films successfully.’’

The actor believes that the audience wants an actor to constantly evolve. “Predictable is boring, I’m not. I strive to do different films, because each year I have three to four releases. The audience has tall expectations from me.’’

The last five months of the year will see some jampacked action for this extremely talented actor, who has Rohit Shetty’s remake of Singham and Bol Bachchan, Priyadarshan’s Tezz and David Dhawan’s Rascals lined up for release.

Obviously with the tide flowing in his direction, the once laidback actor isn’t even thinking in terms of slowing down. “I’d be lying if I say I don’t get tired working throughout the year. Of course I do. For a superstar, success is a double-edged sword. When you bring in the box office numbers, the industry expects you to push yourself. If I take it easy at this stage, then I will not be able to enjoy my reign. There is no substitute for hard work. The reason why Hi-Fi (Hindi Film Industry) is being ruled by the 40-plus men is because all of us believe in giving the youngsters a run for their money.’’

Source:TOI

Film-maker Madhur Bhandarkar says that he wants to explore all genres of films now

Film-maker Madhur Bhandarkar's gamble — of switching genres from hard-hitting films to comedy — has paid off. His latest film, the Ajay Devgn-Emraan Hashmi starrer got a fairly decent response at the box office. However, the multiple National Award winning director feels that, be it comedy or serious, his films can be slotted in one genre — that of realistic cinema. "Serious issues or not, my films depict reality. That's what I have done in this film too. There were real situations and it tracks real people," he says. And though the director admits that he enjoys watching film-maker David Dhawan's style of slapstick comedies, he is quick to add that he personally can't relate to making them. "I have nothing against such films, but as a film-maker, I don't see myself directing one ," he says.

His inspiration, he says, has always been late film-maker Hrishikesh Mukherjee. "I don't think anyone can make the kind of comedies he did. But we can definitely try."

Still basking in the praise coming his way, the director reveals that he hasn't started work on his next film yet. "I am happy with the kind of response the film's generating, though I wish the censor board had not given me such a hard time," he smiles.
But wasn't he apprehensive about taking such a huge risk with his image as a serious filmmaker? "No, ya. I am a film-maker and I enjoy making films. The image is not created by me and as long as I am making good films, who cares what people call me?" he says.

Though there's speculation of him making sequels to his hit films right from Chandni Bar to Corporate and Fashion, Madhur reveals that nothing's finalised yet. "Right now I'm not sure what my next will be," he says, adding, "In fact, I might just make a kiddie film next. Why not?" he ends.

Source:DNA