Breaking |

Breaking |

Ajay Devgn to play title role in Neeraj Pandey's 'Chanakya'
Published : Jul 11, 2018, 1:03 pm IST
Updated : Jul 11, 2018, 1:03 pm IST
SHARE ARTICLE
Ajay Devgn
Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn will essay the eponymous role in "Chanakya", a historical drama on master economist and royal advisor...

Ajay Devgn will essay the eponymous role in "Chanakya", a historical drama on master economist and royal advisor to the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta. The film will be directed by Neeraj Pandey. The 49-year-old actor, who will be collaborating with Pandey for the first time, said he is excited to work with the director. "I am truly looking forward to playing Chanakya. I've followed Neeraj Pandey's work closely and I know Neeraj will tell this story with the clarity and passion with which it needs to be told," Devgn said in a statement.

Ajay Devgn to play title role in Neeraj Pandey's 'Chanakya' Ajay Devgn to play the title role in Neeraj Pandey's 'Chanakya'

Advertisement

Pandey said "Chanakya" is a passion project on which he has been working on for a while. "I have been developing this film on Chanakya for quite some time now. It's an exciting work of passion for me, and I am sure the audiences will love Ajay in his portrayal of the visionary genius," he said. The film will be produced by Reliance Entertainment, Friday Filmworks and Plan C Studios.

SHARE ARTICLE

PTI

Advertisement
Advertisement

Balkaur Singh Interview After BBC Released Sidhu Moosewala Documentary, Sidhu Birthday

11 Jun 2025 4:56 PM

On the occasion of the new album and birthday, Moosewala’s mother makes a big statement

11 Jun 2025 4:54 PM

Punjab Police Bulldozer Action Against Malerkotla Street Fruit Vendors, Vendor angry with police

11 Jun 2025 4:50 PM

Sukhi Brar react to Iftikhar Thakur Statement

10 Jun 2025 4:19 PM

New Rule for Drivers: One Mistake, ₹5500 Fine

10 Jun 2025 4:16 PM

Lawyer’s revelation about YouTuber Jasbir’s girlfriend! Listen – were any solid proofs found or not?

10 Jun 2025 4:13 PM
Advertisement