The latest Koffee With Karan 8 episode saw Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty bonding with host Karan Johar. Ajay highlighted his father Veeru Devgan’s struggles in the film industry, emphasizing the hard work across generations. He addressed the prevalent discussion on nepotism, stating,
“Today on social media, people talk about nepotism, but they don’t realize the immense effort across generations to reach where we are. It’s not an easy journey.”
Ajay Devgn’s Take on Nepotism
Ajay Devgn expressed, “I’ve witnessed people getting ruined.” He described how individuals, much like their fathers, would come to Mumbai, giving themselves a year for a project, and if it didn’t succeed, they would approach production houses every six months for work. Ajay emphasized,
“30-40 years pass by. Whether you’re part of the industry or not, the struggle is the same; hard work is essential. We’re still working hard. Both my ankles are broken; people overlook that hard work. When Rohit Shetty came as an assistant, he literally lacked proper money for food.”
Dad Ajay Talks on Nysa’s Trolling
Speaking with Karan Johar, Ajay Devgn addressed the regular internet scrutiny his daughter faces. He stated, “She doesn’t like it, I don’t like it, but you can’t change it; you live with it.” Emphasizing that a few individuals talking negatively don’t represent the whole world’s opinion, he noted,
“Otherwise, social media doesn’t work. You write good things about people, but nobody is interested in reading it.”
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty, also present on the show, added, “Everybody is getting trolled.”
Ajay Shares Veeru Devgan’s Rise from Punjab to Bollywood Action
Late stunt director Veeru Devgan’s journey unfolds as Ajay, his son, discloses how Veeru fled his Punjab home at 13, arriving in Mumbai without a train ticket, resulting in imprisonment. Veeru faced hunger until he secured a cab cleaning job, where he slept. Transitioning to carpentry, he later joined a gang. During a street fight, senior action director Ravi Khanna noticed him, declaring, “Tu ladta bahut achha hai (you fight very well),” propelling Veeru into a film career as a fighter.
Rohit Shetty’s Father’s Cinematic Journey from Stunts to Stardom
Rohit Shetty discussed his father MB Shetty’s journey, highlighting his roles as a stuntman, action choreographer, and actor in the 70s. Tragically, MB Shetty passed away when Rohit was only 8-9 years old. Rohit’s mother, Ratna Shetty, also a former stunt artist, had paused her career after settling down. Following his father’s early demise, Ratna resumed work and became a junior artist in films until Rohit began earning at 17.
Ajay Devgn on Nysa’s Bollywood Debut
Ajay Devgn addressed Nysa’s potential acting debut, stating,
“Right now, she doesn’t want to be in the film industry. But if something changes, they’ll bring this interview up and play it.”
In a prior interaction, Kajol revealed that Nysa has no plans to join Bollywood.
On the work front, Ajay Devgn will soon feature in Singham Again, alongside Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. His latest film, Bholaa, released in 2023, received mixed reviews from critics.
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