Post by nisa on Jun 3, 2008 19:21:01 GMT 12
Jul 19, 2007
The sizzling couple is back
Kajol signs next film with Shah Rukh Khan Ajay Devgan reacts sharply
There was always a buzz in bollywood about cold vibes between Ajay devgan and the Bollywood superstar Shah rukh khan. Though both of them always denied the rumours, it was strongly believed that Kajol resisted working with Shah Rukh because of hubby dear even though fans were ever willing to see the sizzling couple of many hit films together again.
Post marriage and her baby Kajol has made a great comeback with her film Fanaa. However the actress is still not signing any and every project that comes her way. She will be doing selected films. But now Kajol has agreed to do Karan Johar’s next film with Shah Rukh Khan.
Though she has agreed to do Rajkumar Santoshi’s high-end budget film Ramayan opposite husband Ajay Devgan also what remains to be seen is how Ajay takes kajol’s decision to work with old time friend King khan again. So, here’s elusive Ajay Devgan who is always very media shy, exchanging news and views in exclusive chat fest.
When ask him wassup. What’s his current state of mind, he laughs, “What kind of a question is that? I’m happy the way I was yesterday last month or, last year.”
Exhaling his trademark puffs of cigarette smoke, he offers chai and ‘snakes.’ And we offer him the question:
Despite the newsmaking Omkara and Golmaal you haven’t been in the news. Why the low profile?
I don’t know how to go about this profile-making business. I’m satisfied that whatever I did last year worked well, the rest doesn’t matter.
Are you satisfied with the way your 16-year-old career has gone?
I’m more than satisfied. I’m doing exactly what I want do I’ve done every kind of role I haven’t been typecast. At the end of the day I’m certain that I haven’t made any compromises.
The Ajay Devgan–Shah Rukh Khan war was pretty intense with Omkara and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna vying for public attention, wasn’t it?
The media created the battle. As far as I’m concerned, there was no issue. They’re two different films, I don’t know what all the fuss was all about.
Apparently, you’re not pleased with the award nominations and the mileage Omkara got, compared to KANK.
There’s no question of my being happy or not. I don’t attend award functions, so it’s okay by me if I’m not nominated. Really, what’s the point? Do awards matter to anyone? Do they matter since the public knows what they’re all about?
Do they matter to you?
I’m not saying that everyone who gets an award doesn’t deserve it. I’m saying that everyone who gets an award doesn’t necessarily deserve it.
Do you think there’s a lobby working against you?
No one can lobby against me. If some do, I don’t understand their mindset. Who has the time anyway to care about such things? In a day, I do my work, spend time with my family and do whatever else I want to. 24 hours are just not enough.
Are you doing a film to be directed by Soham Shah after he opted out of Dharma Productions? Hasn’t Karan Johar contributed to the script screenplay?
We still have to work out a lot of things. I don’t know who’s contributed what. No final decisions have been taken yet.
Your character in Rajkumar Santoshi’s Halla Bol is based on one of the Khans.
It’s not based on any one actor; the story isn’t about any one particular actor. It’s a kind of a story, which hasn’t ever happened to any actor.
What’s with your war with Shah Rukh Khan anyway?
Really? What we need to do right now is to jump into a boxing ring and fight. I think you guys will be happy only if that happens. The media wants to create a tiff, so go ahead and do it. The day it happens, we’ll get into that boxing ring.
Has Soham’s association with your banner’s producer, Kumar Mangat, affected your rapport with Karan Johar?
I share a very good rapport with Karan. We don’t meet or talk every day but whenever we meet there are good vibes.
Its believed you’re adamant about not appearing on Koffee with Karan.
I don’t want to do Koffee. I told Karan that this has nothing to do with his show. It’s just that I don’t do those kinds of programmes because I don’t feel comfortable. I’ve never done a TV programme of that nature and don’t want to.
You’re known to work only with directors you’re friendly with -- whether it’s Ram Gopal Varma, Rajkumar Santoshi or Rohit Shetty.
There’s nothing wrong with that. They’re very good directors. So why shouldn’t I work with them? I’ve no fixed notions about working with any director as long as the script is exciting.
Is there a huge enough market to make profit on an extravagant costume drama like Ramayan, Which you are planning?
I’m sure there is a market. A good film will never have a problem reaching its market. Ramayan is in the planning stages. And the director’s vision is clear.
How come Kajol has agreed to play Sita?
Rajkumar Santoshi spoke to me about the project first. I liked the subject and agreed. Kajol liked the subject too, so she’s doing it.
You don’t mind the fact that Kajol is also doing Karan Johar’s next film with Shah Rukh Khan?
So? Why do keep repeating the same thing differently? Either you don’t have brains or I don’t.
Kajol has said that you make a better father than husband. Right?
I’m trying to be equally good as both. But maybe she’s right. Fatherhood makes you more responsible. At the end of the day, there’s nothing like returning to your child’s smile.
www.desipowerchat.com/bollywood/036_shah-rukh-khan_kajol_back_ajay-devgan_reacts_sharply.htm
The sizzling couple is back
Kajol signs next film with Shah Rukh Khan Ajay Devgan reacts sharply
There was always a buzz in bollywood about cold vibes between Ajay devgan and the Bollywood superstar Shah rukh khan. Though both of them always denied the rumours, it was strongly believed that Kajol resisted working with Shah Rukh because of hubby dear even though fans were ever willing to see the sizzling couple of many hit films together again.
Post marriage and her baby Kajol has made a great comeback with her film Fanaa. However the actress is still not signing any and every project that comes her way. She will be doing selected films. But now Kajol has agreed to do Karan Johar’s next film with Shah Rukh Khan.
Though she has agreed to do Rajkumar Santoshi’s high-end budget film Ramayan opposite husband Ajay Devgan also what remains to be seen is how Ajay takes kajol’s decision to work with old time friend King khan again. So, here’s elusive Ajay Devgan who is always very media shy, exchanging news and views in exclusive chat fest.
When ask him wassup. What’s his current state of mind, he laughs, “What kind of a question is that? I’m happy the way I was yesterday last month or, last year.”
Exhaling his trademark puffs of cigarette smoke, he offers chai and ‘snakes.’ And we offer him the question:
Despite the newsmaking Omkara and Golmaal you haven’t been in the news. Why the low profile?
I don’t know how to go about this profile-making business. I’m satisfied that whatever I did last year worked well, the rest doesn’t matter.
Are you satisfied with the way your 16-year-old career has gone?
I’m more than satisfied. I’m doing exactly what I want do I’ve done every kind of role I haven’t been typecast. At the end of the day I’m certain that I haven’t made any compromises.
The Ajay Devgan–Shah Rukh Khan war was pretty intense with Omkara and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna vying for public attention, wasn’t it?
The media created the battle. As far as I’m concerned, there was no issue. They’re two different films, I don’t know what all the fuss was all about.
Apparently, you’re not pleased with the award nominations and the mileage Omkara got, compared to KANK.
There’s no question of my being happy or not. I don’t attend award functions, so it’s okay by me if I’m not nominated. Really, what’s the point? Do awards matter to anyone? Do they matter since the public knows what they’re all about?
Do they matter to you?
I’m not saying that everyone who gets an award doesn’t deserve it. I’m saying that everyone who gets an award doesn’t necessarily deserve it.
Do you think there’s a lobby working against you?
No one can lobby against me. If some do, I don’t understand their mindset. Who has the time anyway to care about such things? In a day, I do my work, spend time with my family and do whatever else I want to. 24 hours are just not enough.
Are you doing a film to be directed by Soham Shah after he opted out of Dharma Productions? Hasn’t Karan Johar contributed to the script screenplay?
We still have to work out a lot of things. I don’t know who’s contributed what. No final decisions have been taken yet.
Your character in Rajkumar Santoshi’s Halla Bol is based on one of the Khans.
It’s not based on any one actor; the story isn’t about any one particular actor. It’s a kind of a story, which hasn’t ever happened to any actor.
What’s with your war with Shah Rukh Khan anyway?
Really? What we need to do right now is to jump into a boxing ring and fight. I think you guys will be happy only if that happens. The media wants to create a tiff, so go ahead and do it. The day it happens, we’ll get into that boxing ring.
Has Soham’s association with your banner’s producer, Kumar Mangat, affected your rapport with Karan Johar?
I share a very good rapport with Karan. We don’t meet or talk every day but whenever we meet there are good vibes.
Its believed you’re adamant about not appearing on Koffee with Karan.
I don’t want to do Koffee. I told Karan that this has nothing to do with his show. It’s just that I don’t do those kinds of programmes because I don’t feel comfortable. I’ve never done a TV programme of that nature and don’t want to.
You’re known to work only with directors you’re friendly with -- whether it’s Ram Gopal Varma, Rajkumar Santoshi or Rohit Shetty.
There’s nothing wrong with that. They’re very good directors. So why shouldn’t I work with them? I’ve no fixed notions about working with any director as long as the script is exciting.
Is there a huge enough market to make profit on an extravagant costume drama like Ramayan, Which you are planning?
I’m sure there is a market. A good film will never have a problem reaching its market. Ramayan is in the planning stages. And the director’s vision is clear.
How come Kajol has agreed to play Sita?
Rajkumar Santoshi spoke to me about the project first. I liked the subject and agreed. Kajol liked the subject too, so she’s doing it.
You don’t mind the fact that Kajol is also doing Karan Johar’s next film with Shah Rukh Khan?
So? Why do keep repeating the same thing differently? Either you don’t have brains or I don’t.
Kajol has said that you make a better father than husband. Right?
I’m trying to be equally good as both. But maybe she’s right. Fatherhood makes you more responsible. At the end of the day, there’s nothing like returning to your child’s smile.
www.desipowerchat.com/bollywood/036_shah-rukh-khan_kajol_back_ajay-devgan_reacts_sharply.htm