Farah Khan recalls female co-stars' fights over Ajay Devgn on set: ‘Wig ke sath ek doosre ko maarte the'
Filmmaker and choreographer
Farah Khan
shared some amusing throwback stories about Bollywood star
Ajay Devgn
. She recalled that early in his career, the female co-actors on set often found themselves competing for his attention, leading to playful rivalries among them.
Heroines fighting over Ajay Devgn
Farah said, 'I have worked with so many heroines who were fighting for Ajay on the film sets. There were so many fights happening. They were hitting each other with wigs! Ajay was a total lady killer back then'.
Ajay Devgn's embarrassment and Farah's tease
Devgn, usually known for his quiet and composed nature, couldn't hide his embarrassment. Farah playfully teased him, saying, 'You were always the silent type, right? That's your whole modus operandi!'.
Ajay's shy response
The actor appeared clearly embarrassed and responded with a shy grin, 'That's just how I am... you're embarrassing me now!'.
About 'Son of Sardaar 2' and director Vijay Kumar Arora
'Son of Sardaar 2' marks the entry of director Vijay Kumar Arora into Bollywood. He is well-known for his successful Punjabi films such as 'Harjeeta' and 'Kali Jotta'. This sequel features Ajay Devgn reprising his role as Jassi, with
Mrunal Thakur
starring opposite him as the lead actress. The movie boasts a diverse and extensive cast, featuring notable actors such as Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Neeru Bajwa, Deepak Dobriyal, Kubbra Sait, Chunky Panday, Vindu Dara Singh, Sharat Saxena, and Roshni Walia. Additionally, it includes a posthumous appearance by Mukul Dev, alongside important roles played by Ashwini Kalsekar and Sahil Mehta.
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