Ajay Devgn Interview with Anupama Chopra | Baadshaho

Ahead of the release of Milan Luthria directed Baadshaho, Ajay Devgn talks to Anupama Chopra about his dual sensibilities when it comes to cinema - the commercial viability & the emotional ties behind his choices. The actor also addresses the controversies surrounding his big ticket box-office clashes.
Watch Ajay Devgn talk about why he considers himself a lazy actor and why he has never spent more than five minutes getting into the psyche of his characters over the past 150 films.
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[@rohanshari256]

I Just love how she gets the best out of people she interviews. Have never seen Ajay be so comfortable in an interview! He seems like an intelligent man

[@Priya05351]

Rohan S Hari , yes I agree with you

[@anon-kl8tm]

Rohan S Hari exactly! But well, ajay has always been an intelligent and sensible man, come on!

[@Shivam-rc6fx]

Watch AJ's previous interviews also he's one of the most wittiest and intellectual actor in Hindi film industry.

[@sj17_]

What an Honest Interview... this guy is miles away from "being fake"

[@rockybhai3685]

Sajal Jain thanks for the love

[@FilmCompanionReviews]

We sure agree with you, Sajal! We loved chatting with him.

[@badrudujasekh5386]

Ajay

[@badrudujasekh5386]

Hi

[@badrudujasekh5386]

Merijaan

[@RiSo1988]

You're not a Devgn fan if you haven't seen Deewangi! it was his best performance till date.

[@bharatmahan22]

no doubt amazingly performed movie is deewanagi , bt personally I think his best movie is RAINCOAT......!!! a masterpiece in hindi cinema!!!

[@adittiwari5590]

Rishabh Somani pooooooohpppoooooooopppo

[@thekillerab8232]

Company

[@octaveai128]

so many films bhai.

[@vivekkumaryadav5781]

@@bharatmahan22 Just for Raincoat

[@punyerewari3864]

He was so honest with Action jackson. That takes guts!! That's why I love him.🤗

[@vishalkhanna863]

Ajay devgn is so honest and down to earth love his personality

[@MrInternazionale88]

Ajay is so down to earth. Really like his interviews...

[@abipat2138]

Dwayne also he is down and dusted... after action jackson shivaay baadshaho

[@bitanroy1571]

Ab Hy but still good actor rather a feck superstar

[@ss-hb7vn]

Ajay has spoken the most in these 20 minutes..and he spoke so well ❤️‍🩹. He has the actual essence as an actor..wow !

[@sunnygogna5097]

I agree with Ajay that unity and warmth are gone within the film industry.

[@amirkhan3282]

Such a fantastic Interview! Good to see Anupama Interviewing Ajay after a long time! Ajay is such a brilliant actor and most important a down to earth person and yet so intelligent and chilled out! His long experience of 26 years are amazing and I completely agree with him that in his generation of actors from the 90's, like Shahrukh, Salman, Aamir, Akshay etc. there was great warmth, emotions and friendship which are sadly missed in today! Today is more about business but WARMTH is extremely special! But good to see that all actors from the 90's still carry on these things and haven't forget them! It's a refreshing Interview and Anupama did a good job 👍

[@FilmCompanionReviews]

We totally agree with you, Amir! He's a wonderful actor and person. We're glad you enjoyed the interview. Keep commenting! :)

[@niharikadutta]

Kudos to you Ms.Chopra... I always look forward to your interviews be it with anyone....but this was seriously awesome because for the first time I enjoyed watching him talk! No offense to anyone ... He is one of my favourite actors but doesn't really open up during interviews and that's why thank you for the kind of questions you asked ...enjoyed his openness and lack of artifice... Truly a gentleman and genuinely nice person.

[@rehaankashmiri4272]

Ajay is best

[@vinodchelladurai3046]

I donno why but, north indians so called forward caste ppl always emphasise on their caste surnames. Why do you want to project to the world your caste what will ppl do if they dont have such surnames. Like the reference of Ms.Chopra by Ms.Dutta, both wanting to project their caste and supress others.

[@FilmCompanionReviews]

Thanks Niharika. I was also pleasantly surprised by how much he talked because usually he is very quiet. - Anupama Chopra

[@ashmeets23]

Film Companion Reviews loved ur interview but u could have asked about ajay sir's experience working with other co stars with Emraan Esha i Etc

[@abhishekmahanti5320]

Film Companion Reviews I hope u interview Aamir sir and Zaira Wasim :)

[@rahulshrk]

most talented actor in bollywood Mr ajay devgn,,, thank you for your work.

[@rehmaanfatahu1272]

Ajay is so down to earth person. He is a honest and intelligent man. I really love his interviews. I hope he can make more good movies in the future. I really love his acting and performance. Love you Ajay sir.

[@binoynair9529]

Amazing interview! Always love to hear from Ajay who is totally genuine and not at all pretentious unlike many others in the industry.

[@rajantiwari1173]

He deserved another national award for company and omkara

[@shazumia1911]

Company released in the same year when legend of Bhagat Singh released

[@01harshit]

He seems so genuine.

[@aniruddhagupta6107]

The most frank Ajay Devgn interview I have ever seen. Really shows the skill of the interviewer who brought out the best and most candid star in him.

[@vinamramathur2837]

After Mahesh Bhatt and Prakash Jha, Anupama Chopra is the one to bring out the best in Ajay Devgn, so what if through an interview? This is Devgn at his candid and humorous best. Cheers to Film Companion. And Anu ma'am- You're beautiful and have an uncanny resemblance with Perizaad Zorabian.

[@FilmCompanionReviews]

Wow - that’s a big compliment Vinamra. Thank you but I don’t think it’s true. His work with Mahesh Bhatt and Prakash Jha is among the best he’s ever done. Thank you for thinking this is in that league. - Anupama Chopra

[@Noone.i]

From the interview you can see that Ajay is honest person when he gives his answers. Now I know why he has Tabu as bestfriend and kajol as wife, cz tabu is mature, which match him. And kajol is honest and fun. Kajol complement his boring and quiet side. And he is also wise and smart.

[@klsjons6358]

Ajay is always humble patient not like over smart act Salman or sharukh, we really like sir Ajay devgan God bless you all the time

[@jeeyamarcharya4141]

Big fan

[@lakshimiakshithavoloju2006]

Sab ka personalities alag hota hai...u can't compare them

[@mirrorrayed4130]

Srk is far more better than Salman

[@kvisualtree]

Absolutely love Ajay Devgn. His films are always special in some ways. Still very clearly remember production photos from his first few films which used to appear in screen newspaper Phool aur Kaante , Jigar etc

[@tamaleesen2759]

You are so involved with the guests Anupama mam and are genuinely interested in their answers when you are asking questions. Unlike other interviewers. I love your laughter too. It's real !

[@agoshgaur5335]

Man that acting technique is something

[@synthiadey8]

ajay is a relaxed actor, he is aware of his surronding and his caliber. A LEGEND

[@badruddozaraafie5979]

Thank you Ajay devghan, you are an honest man, as like as you have been all the years!!

[@prashantkhedekar2820]

Singham Sir always Versatile....👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@peanutknuckles]

He is so honest

[@Chaibiskut19]

He's so cool. I like him. There's so much integrity too him and he is totally right when he says he started doing the artsy films. He did it back when it was not trendy and he is still doing it. That's what I call sticking to your principles.

[@reenageorge9751]

True, have never heard Ajay speaking so much. He sounds so natural, quite nice and intelligent man. He does seem a chill guy :)

[@aleena2800]

Outstanding interview!! It really makes it interesting and fun for the audience to enjoy these interviews when the interviewer and the actor are truly genuine and straightforward!!! Loved it!!! 💖👍🏼👍🏼

[@vishalsadavartekatta3311]

AJAY is really gentleman....n down to earth...n we love him lot....

[@sidhartha3342]

Really candid interview.Started off with a bang but the conversation got a tad bit derailed mid way.Anupama kept grinding on certain questions.But apart from that a very refreshing change compared to other film 'promotion' interviews.

[@sananaqvi2503]

One of the best interviews by you Anupama :)

[@FilmCompanionReviews]

Thank you! :)

[@richardgonzales4815]

I love this guy . He is the Indian equivalent of Robert Downey Jr ; and I mean that as the highest compliment

[@adityabhatnagar8926]

Woah. Awesome interview Anupama. Honestly, the choice of questions were commendable. Goes on to show that you're always prepared and have the best questions to ask. A treat for all Ajay fans. Badshaaho is undoubtedly going to be a humongous success :)

[@FilmCompanionReviews]

Thanks Aditya. We try to bring something new out in each interview. I appreciate your appreciation of the questions. - Anupama Chopra

[@rinkysen999]

Ajay is wearing new shoes!! He forgot to take off the sticker from the sole!!! Fashion faux-pas!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@THESANDHU1313]

Yes 😂😂

[@juliakungu1831]

Good observation 🤫🤫😂😂😂😂😂

[@yashpastariya2969]

My favourite Ajay Devgan sir ❤️❤️❤️

[@agnel2111]

Hands down this is the most frank I've ever seen him on an interview.

[@vik_khy]

Ajay sir ur eyes say more than ur words and thnx anupama for this session..I know he is very honest to his work and what he says and above all he is a very genuine person as far I know .

[@diaryofseresha]

he is so amazing leader like, really headstrong personality

[@manasranjandas7669]

Salute 2 A very Simple n honest person 🙏🙏🙏

[@srpuhan6637]

the more you know about him the more you love him the more you admire him he is such a gentleman,down to earth,honest man he is too good love you ajay

[@moisimran]

He is authentic being ☺ I really like him ❤

[@Abode..1527]

thank you so much mam for bringing this super talented actor..worth watching it

[@adilduredoran2477]

Ajay devgan is underrated actor . He should have given few best actors/filmfare awards

[@dileepkumar4697]

best interview by u mam,really I enjoyed, you took out juice from lemon by your questions, aapko bahut badhai,I am big fan of ajay sr

[@fethiyaaden8284]

I just like his calm character real good

[@SRDhain]

So honest. And smart. A great interview. Hats off to Anupama & the team ✌

[@FilmCompanionReviews]

Thank you for the appreciation :)

[@vikramsinghbisht1163]

Ultimate method actor. It's great to hear this conversation...enlightening

[@FoodMania907]

He is a very natural actor in Indian cinema

[@Undertaker-b3t]

All round superstar Ajay devgn

[@reshie2000]

Very respectful and good human being not fake 👍

[@vikramsingh3356]

Ajay Devgn is best actor in Bollywood

[@sreekarreddy9623]

vikram singh what a joke

[@sanjaykumarrajbhar4584]

जिस तरह मैंने वीरेन्दर सहवाग की वजह से मैंच देखना चालु किया ठीक उसी पrकार अजय देवगन की एकटीग की वजह से मैंने फिल्म देखना चालु किया, Ajay sir good actor of the world, Ajay sir l love you l meet you sir.

[@davidmecha8791]

Who came here after watching Tana ji?? I think he is the Ricky Gervais of Bollywood but in a more responsible way.

[@1213stmarie]

I love watching and listening to Ajay Devgn. He just makes me feel better about the whole world in general. Thank God for people like Ajay!💖✨💫

[@soniachand6728]

Anupama ma'am is such a great interviewer ya!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rishiraaj.580]

Film Companion - Good Job 👍

[@murtuzagmail.comhussain4722]

One of the versatile actors of Bollywood 👍👍👍

[@VedicAstro00]

The difference being that in films, unlike in life, good does always win over evil in the end. ~Ajay Devgn VedicAstro- Face Reading techniques

[@VedicAstro00]

You get an image after you act in a film, but it is not necessary that you last long because of that image.

[@thesakhtimaan007]

#ajay

[@thesakhtiman8089]

wow

[@pradeepkumarhp.1186]

Great interview madam :) Always been a big fan of Ajay and Anupama :) Kindly include Kannada movie stars also and focus on our industry too

[@rockybhai3685]

Very Down to Earth...Very Cleaver...Very Smart...Very Humble... Anupama mam you are trying to make him comments on those things what happened in the past...but remember one thing If you are Bad, then he is your dad... He is more cleaver than you

[@chandranshushivaditya3823]

The most humble and down to earth super star of bollywood

[@rupeshfutak6972]

Bollywood industry me muzhe pahile se aap muzhe acche lagte hai aap mera Hart ho sir jab tak main jinda hu tabtak aap hamesh mere jindgi main rahoge sir main aapko kabhi nahi bhul sakti ❤️

[@shubhambhardwaj9677]

awesome interview anupama mam!!

[@ajaybirsinghaulakh120]

He is always honest and very calm

[@zamanqds]

Ajay devgan the most genuine actor in bollywood

[@pradyumkashyap6403]

Eagerly waiting for taanaji taanaji taanaji, Bhuj the pride of India,Chanakya, Singham 3 and Syed Abdul Rahim biopic 🔥💓🔥💓🔥💓🔥💓🔥💓🔥💓🔥💓🔥💓🔥💓🔥💓

[@gopalmahunta8434]

Awesome Interview

[@PAWANVERMA-pr5cq]

ajay looks so cooolllllllllllll,...

[@ahnaftowsif7013]

Nice interview

[@jerry.sozeen77sozeen47]

Ajay Simply a very talented & Verstyle Actor✌✌✌

[@MH-zq8zt]

Loved d whole interview....

[@mintubeofficial182]

Such a brilliant interview

[@mukeshdeo6700]

OUR MOST SINCEREST AND BEST WISHES TO THE GREAT AND MOST STUNNING ACTOR MISTER AJAY DEVGAN SIR, WISHES TO HAVING THE LOTS OF PROSPERITY, HAPPINESS AND WEALTHIER LIFE

[@shivansharma1859]

I am big fan ajay devgan he is the best

[@vibingwithjahanvi]

Every actor says that:There are so many layers and character is so complex.And even they are like I just loved the script if it goes successful and if it fails on box office,it was my bad Choice and all.Just an observation,no offence to Ajay at all.

[@PankajSingh-cd8tj]

Hi Anupama, Such a pleasant Interview it was. But, is it possible to do a longer Version of interviews like you do for Master-class, or Fc Adda.

[@BaldevSingh-cv3ek]

Inspiration

[@parthsingh8817]

Wow Amazing

[@rishiraaj.580]

Very Talented - Ajay Devgan. 😐

[@М.И-э3г]

Уважаемый Ajay Devgn ваша работа в фильмах: Drishyam, Singham, Himmatwala, The legend of Bhagat Singh высший бал!!! Радуйте побольше своей работой, с уважением из России!!!

[@abhijitsakhare3393]

Ajay devgan very soft spoken

[@nabajitnandi9217]

all rounder of bollywood..Thank you ajay fr entertaining us over the yers now 👍👍👏👏👏

[@rupeshfutak6972]

Love you so much sir aap muzhe bahot acche lagte hai forever

[@rajantiwari1173]

He is most spontaneous actor . He doesn't need much preparation.

[@utkarshturkane7200]

Interesting interview

[@FilmCompanionReviews]

Thank you!

[@viveksekhar2291]

He is very Honest 🙏

[@anon-kl8tm]

Anupama, you are that glass enclosing the people you are interviewing, which does not let an ounce of any warmth escape! All the warmth is just trapped inside there! Damn, Ajay was so much at ease,relaxed and talking as if he opened up with someone that's a close relative of his! You've got that magic, Anupama, which is rare! Kudos to you! Except for the fact that you don't push irrelevant talk beyond a point, it seems a tad too forcefully manipulative!

[@uniquegirl6017]

Hmm i think , ur interview with prabhas is the best ... bcoz i almost melt by watching his interview, he is sooo humble n down to earth... ajay devgan bye.. 👋

[@varsharadia6463]

Ajay like Kajol is the best lots of blessing to him and his family ❤

[@ajayhiremath1071]

ajay sir is not fake person but question of anupama really wants to dig u asking about big films like action Jackson just felt wansvto insult u thanks to u Ajay sir your clever

[@dandymegh]

Nice Very sorted

[@pradipshrestha860]

What a interview maza aagaya

[@vikramsingh3356]

Baadshaho will be superhit

[@rupeshfutak6972]

Pure Bollywood main sirf aap hi muzhe acche lagte hai sir

[@nepalssssllovers2745]

He is the my best favourite hero....

[@jagadiswarmohapatra4844]

@Film Companion did he revel his favorite movies and shows like other guests?

[@muzungchimr3527]

Didn't knew he was two times National award winners

[@poojasoni8927]

very very honest actor

[@arzooayoub263]

All time my favorite