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Last Updated: April 20, 2025, 12:14 IST
Rohit Shetty values strong friendships in Bollywood, highlighting connections with Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Karan Johar.
In the context of the film industry, filmmaker Rohit Shetty maintains that friendships are substantial rather than superficial. He acknowledges that, like many professions, the film sector experiences both alliances and betrayals. Nonetheless, Shetty cherishes his relationships with key figures such as Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Karan Johar.
During a recent interview on the YouTube channel Game Changers, Shetty reflected on the depth of his connections, saying, “There are 2-3 people I can call up at 2 am. Ajay sir, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika are very close to me. For our film Singham Again, when the final shooting schedule was due, Deepika, who was four months pregnant, made the effort to be there. Such relationships are rare.”
On the subject of film trials, Shetty shared that he typically avoids attending these events. However, he made an exception in 2018 for Deepika Padukone’s film, Padmaavat. He remarked, “Invitations for trials have dwindled since people are aware I seldom attend. If I dislike a film, I cannot honestly say I liked it while the host hopes for a compliment — that feels dishonest. My last visit was to support Deepika at Padmaavat, which I genuinely enjoyed. She faced many challenges at the time and asked the group to come together, so I agreed.”
After starring in Simmba, Ranveer Singh continued to appear in Rohit Shetty’s cop universe with roles in films like Sooryavanshi (2021) and Singham Again (2024). He also participated in the 2022 comedy Cirkus, where Deepika featured in the song “Current Laga Re.” Deepika made her debut as Lady Singham in Singham Again, marking her first collaboration with Rohit in the 2013 blockbuster Chennai Express.
Discussing his longstanding friendship with Ajay Devgn, Rohit reflected, “We embarked on our journeys together. My father, a stuntman, and his father, an action director, shared professional ties in action films. Our friendship has been strong for 33 years.”
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