Ajay Devgn says newcomers from non-film families are ‘misguided' in expecting instant stardom: 'Cannot be a star on day one'

Time of India

18 hours ago

Ajay Devgn, promoting 'Son of Sardaar 2', credited his father Veeru Devgan for shaping his work ethics. He said newcomers from non-film families often get misguided, expecting instant stardom. Ajay emphasized, 'You cannot be a star on day one; first, you need to be an actor,' highlighting the need for hard work.
While promoting their comedy film 'Son of Sardaar 2' on
Archana Puran Singh
's YouTube channel,
Ajay Devgn
and
Mrunal Thakur
talked about Ajay's journey in the film industry. Ajay opened up about how growing up with his father, stunt choreographer Veeru Devgan, shaped his understanding of the business.
He also shared why, in his view, newcomers without a film background often struggle or get 'misguided' in their careers.
Family Support During the Conversation
With Archana were her husband, actor Parmeet Singh, and their sons Ayushmann and Aaryamann, as they joined the conversation with Ajay and Mrunal. The discussion naturally turned to Ajay's cinematic upbringing, prompting a question about insights gained from his father, action choreographer Veeru Devgan.
Ajay stated, "Whatever I've learnt technically and about the industry is all because of him. The kind of dedication he had and what he taught me…the honesty towards work, all of it comes from him.
"
Why the Industry Prefers Film Families
Archana shared her perspective on why the film industry often favors newcomers from established film families, explaining, 'You know, this is one of the reasons that the film industry prefers people to come in from film families because they already learn professional ethics from their parents.'
Ajay nodded in agreement and added, 'You get to learn a lot.'
Misconceptions Faced by Outsiders
He went on to explain that many individuals entering the film industry from outside often have a distorted understanding of how it functions. 'I am not talking about everybody because there are sensible people, but a lot of times, they come in not knowing if they want to be an actor or a star. You cannot be a star on day one; first, you need to be an actor,' he said.
Ajay highlighted that this confusion leads to misconceptions about the industry, particularly for those without a film family background, adding, 'So, I think there's a misunderstanding somewhere for people; they are misguided about the industry…those from outside film families.
I think ultimately, it's your hard work.'
Details About 'Son of Sardaar 2'
Directed by
Vijay Kumar Arora
, 'Son of Sardaar 2' is produced by a team comprising Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia, and Pravin Talreja. This film acts as a spiritual successor to the 2012 movie 'Son of Sardaar' and is set to release in cinemas on 1 August.