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By Joginder Tuteja Š2005 Bollyvista.com |
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Ajay Devgan in 'Raincoat' |
How does one describe an actor who has worked with some of the best directors in the industry in a career spanning 13 years and still continues to surprise audiences with his versatility? He's someone who continues to get the meatiest of roles when one requires an actor of substance. We are talking about Ajay Devgan, who in spite of a few random hiccups over the last few months still commands a standing in the industry with a space of his own. Yes, agreed that 'Parwana', 'Insaan', 'Blackmail' and 'Zameer' are hardly any movies that would make the talented actor grin with pride but then every actor goes through a patch when a string of flicks fail to deliver. Even so when majority of these movies have been in the making for ages. Both 'Parwana' and 'Zameer' with Amisha Patel were stuck in the cans for years and when released obviously had a stale look. Also, not to deny the fact that any of the movies had a single factor in their favor to excite audiences to the box office. But then it cannot be forgotten that these movies were signed at the time when 'masala' movies were the norm and there was not much done 'differently' or 'exceptionally'.
'Blackmail' was a home production that primarily didn't work because the making stretched for a long time. Otherwise it was at least an average entertainer, if not a potential blockbuster. 'Raincoat' was an art house cinema and at the inception stage did sound an exciting preposition with Ash as a co-star and Rituparno Ghosh wearing the director's hat. And what to say about 'Insaan'? Anyone in Devgan's place would have signed a Keshu movie with Akshay Kumar as a co-star and a debutant director recommended by none other than Raj Kumar Santoshi (who happens to be one of Devgan favorites) |
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