LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAYING CHANAKYA: AJAY DEVGN

The actor will be seen as Chanakya in a film based on the great thinker’s life

Ajay Devgn is on a roll with his signing spree as he is now all set to play the role of one of the greatest thinkers in Indian history, Chanakya. Devgn, who is featuring in several films which will release in the next two years, took to Twitter on Wednesday to make the announcement about the film to be directed by Neeraj Pandey.

Looking forward to his first film with Pandey, he commented: “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.”

Chanakya is a Neeraj Pandey directorial on the life and teachings of political strategist, economist and royal advisor Chanakya. “Epic characters such as Chanakya have an everlasting sense of mystery and legend around them. We have no doubt that the movie ‘Chanakya’ will be received enthusiastically by modern audiences, providing serious insights into the art of running a state, based on the practical learning and teachings of the greatest master himself — Chanakya,” Shibasish Sarkar of Reliance Entertainment said.

“The collaboration between Neeraj Pandey and Ajay Devgn is itself something that fans have been waiting for a long time to see on the big screen,” he added.

Pandey has 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.