Ajay Devgan goes missing with Ayesha

How does one describe an actor who has worked with some of the best directors in the industry and still continues to surprise audiences with his versatility? After giving a power-packed performance in Halla Bol, Ajay Devgan is ready with his next film, Sunday, releasing on January 18.

You seldom talk to the media. Why?

It's not that I am media shy; I am lazy. I don't like meeting people too often. I have my own set of close friends in the industry with whom I like to hang around. Besides, I try to spend time with my family. I cook for them or go out together.

You seem to have a wonderful beginning this year with Halla Bol and Sunday releasing back-to-back. Comment.

I am not really excited at this point in time. Halla Bol and Sunday belong to two different genres. I just hope audiences appreciate me in both the films.

You received a lot of flak for your alleged digs at the Khans in Halla Bol. Would you like to talk about it?

I don’t think I have done anything like that. I was just an actor rattling away my dialogues. I am a performer when I am on screen. Whatever I have done was according to the script. I think whoever is saying these things just want to create a controversy out of nothing.

Do you feel that celebrities should come out in the open for a cause?

Not only the celebrities, but every individual should fight for a genuine cause. But yes, stardom adds credibility to the whole issue. At the same time, it is the duty of the media to lend support whole-heartedly.

But Aamir Khan received a lot of flak when he was associated with the Narmada Bachao protest. What’s your take on it?

I think if I were in his place, things would have been the same. That's precisely the reason why I am saying media should support a genuine cause and stop spreading rumours.

Is Devgan taking on Aamir Khan?

Tell us something about your forthcoming film, Sunday.

Sunday is a comedy where a day goes missing from a man's life. I enjoyed taking up a unique script like this. Besides, comedies do well at the box office these days.