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NDTV
a day ago
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- NDTV
Amid Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Success, Ajay Devgn Says, "You Can't Be A Star On Day One"
New Delhi: Amid the success of Mohit Suri's directorial Saiyaara, a film led by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Ajay Devgn recently shared his thoughts on newcomers in the film industry. What's Happening While promoting his upcoming comedy Son of Sardaar 2 alongside co-star Mrunal Thakur on Archana Puran Singh's YouTube channel, Ajay reflected on his early lessons in cinema and spoke about why he believes many outsiders are "misguided" about the industry. Archana was joined by her husband, actor Parmeet Sethi, and their sons Ayushmann and Aaryamann in the interaction with the lead pair. When asked whether he had learnt from his father, Veeru Devgan, a renowned stunt choreographer, Ajay said, "Whatever I've learnt technically and about the industry is all because of him. The kind of dedication he had and what he taught honesty towards work, all of it comes from him." Archana then commented on the presence of film families in the industry, saying, "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." Agreeing with her, Ajay added, "You get to learn a lot." Ajay Devgn's Perspective On Newcomers Ajay Devgn went on to share his perspective on newcomers, particularly those without a film background. "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. So, I think there's a misunderstanding somewhere for people; they are misguided about the from outside film families. I think ultimately, it's your hard work." Son of Sardaar 2 is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and jointly produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. A spiritual sequel to the 2012 film Son of Sardaar, the film is set to release in theatres on August 1.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Ravi Kishan admitted stealing money from Temple and father's shop
Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan, active in Bollywood, once confessed that he stole coins from a temple and money from his father's shop. His father, a priest, punished him harshly, shaping Kishan's strength. He will next appear in 'Son of Sardaar 2'. Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan launched his acting journey with a Hindi film and remains active in Bollywood today. Meanwhile, an old interview of Ravi has resurfaced on the internet, where he candidly confessed that during his childhood, he resorted to stealing in temples. Open Confession A few years ago, Ravi appeared on the television show Aap Ki Adalat, where he discussed a variety of topics openly and honestly. During the interview, when host Rajat Sharma asked him about rumors that he had stolen money from a temple and from his father's pocket, he admitted to it without hesitation, speaking candidly about the circumstances and not hiding anything. The Story Behind the Theft When Kishan was asked about stealing money from the temple and his father's shop, he explained that his father was a priest who also ran a milk shop. He said, 'Every Saturday, people used to stick coins on Hanuman ji's forehead, and I felt Hanuman ji was in trouble. So, when I went around, I took 10 paise, 5 paise, or 20 paise. I also took money from the shop. It was wrong, but I felt it was mine.' When his father found out, Kishan said he was beaten badly with a leather strap, and those punishments made him strong. Upcoming Film: 'Son of Sardaar 2' On the work front, Ravi will be next seen in the film 'Son of Sardaar 2'. It is an action comedy film directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced by Ajay Devgn , Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. It is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 film 'Son of Sardaar'. The film also stars Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Mishra and the late Mukul Dev. It will release in theatres in August 2025.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Archana Puran Singh recalls SRK and Hrithik Roshan's funny remarks about her sons
Actor Archana Puran Singh recently welcomed Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur into her home for a vlog featuring her family. While chatting with her guests, Archana recalled a hilarious story from her sons' childhood days. She shared how Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan once jokingly compared their features to those of her sons Aaryamann and Ayushmann Sethi- much to the amusement (and suspicion) of her husband, Parmeet the vlog, Mrunal playfully asked Archana's elder son Aaryamann Sethi whether he ever wished to have curly hair like his brother Ayushmann Sethi. Aaryamann quickly replied that he preferred his straight hair. Archana, jumping in with her signature wit, added, 'Once Jackie Shroff asked me, 'How does he have straight hair?' I said, 'He got it from my neighbour.''She then recalled a funny moment from a birthday party at Mannat. 'We once went to Mannat when these kids were younger to attend Shah Rukh's son Aryan's birthday party. So SRK met my son and said, 'His hair is exactly like mine,' and went away - and Bittoo (Parmeet) looked at me like Next, Hrithik Roshan comes and he looks at Ayushmann and says, 'His eyes are exactly like mine,' and Bittoo again looked at me," she said. Archana clarified that both her sons resemble their father, actor Parmeet Sethi. The story left Mrunal and others in splits, adding a warm dose of humour to the vlog, which also included discussions about their upcoming film 'Son of Sardaar 2'.The film, directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 action-comedy 'Son of Sardaar'. It stars Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Roshni Walia, Vindu Dara Singh, Kubbra Sait, and Sanjay Mishra in key roles. Jointly produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, NR Pachisia, and Pravin Talreja, the movie is set to hit theatres on August Archana is currently seen in 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' alongside Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, Navjot Singh Sidhu, and Krushna Abhishek. The third season of the popular comedy show premiered on June 21 and has aired five episodes so far.- EndsTrending Reel
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Ajay Devgn says newbies from non-film families are ‘misguided' about Bollywood; expect to become stars from day one
Actors Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur promoted their upcoming comedy film Son of Sardaar 2 on Archana Puran Singh's YouTube channel. When the conversation veered towards Ajay learning about the film industry from his father, stunt choreographer Veeru Devgan, he gave his opinion on why he believes newbies from outside film families are 'misguided'. Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn during the promotion of his upcoming film Son of Sardaar 2, in Mumbai.(PTI) Ajay Devgn on outsiders in Bollywood Archana's husband, actor Parmeet Singh, and sons Ayushmann and Aaryamann accompanied her for the chat with Ajay and Mrunal. When the actor was asked if he had learnt from his father Veeru, who was an action choreographer, about the film industry, he said, '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.' Archana then added that she believes this is why the film industry prefers to hire people from film families, stating, '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 agreed and added, 'You get to learn a lot.' He then spoke of how those coming in from outside the film industry are 'misguided' about how things work. ' 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. 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.' About Son of Sardaar 2 Son of Sardaar 2 is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and jointly produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. It is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 film Son of Sardaar. It will be released in theatres on 1 August.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ajay Devgn says newcomers from non-film families are ‘misguided' in expecting instant stardom: 'Cannot be a star on day one'
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.
