Madhoo Is Ready To Play Ajay Devgn’s Mother In Film; Says ‘I Would Take It As A Challenge, Not As Sexist’

Superstars Ajay Devgn and Madhoo Shah made their Bollywood debut together with Kuku Kohli’s 1991 film Phool Aur Kaante. Earlier, the actress, who refused to play Ajay’s mother in any movie, is now ready to play the role of his mother. The Roja actress explained her statement and claimed that it was taken out of context. Madhoo further clarifying her statement said that she would love to play Ajay’s mother in a film and would take it as a challenge. 

In an interview with Zoom, Madhoo said “That statement was taken out of context. I said if, hypothetically… I am correcting myself now because I have evolved as an actor. I made the statement 2-3 years ago, in some other context. In the 2-3 years, I have realized I have played many different roles. I played an apsara in Shakuntalam with Samantha (Ruth Prabhu)… So when I play, as an actor, actually I am enjoying the liberty and freedom of being an actor today. Back in the 90s, we were put in a box. We romanced, we sang, we danced. But now, with OTT, stories and content, I think that is kind of broken away. A lot of great opportunities are coming for every actor.”

She continued, “So, today I am thinking as an actor if I do get a role where they say you have to look older than Ajay and play his mother’s role, I would take it as a challenge as an actor. If I get a role where I have to play any yesteryear lead actor’s mother’s role, I would look at it as a challenge and not as a sexist, controversial or that kind of a conversation. Let me see if I am convincing.”

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