Ajay Devgn wins Best Actor for 'Maidaan'
Ajay Devgn, fresh off his praised performance in Maidaan, says age doesn't decide what roles he takes anymore.
"I think that phase is over. Everybody knows that we are 50; we are still here and working," he shared in an earlier interview with BT, pointing out that audiences today care more about good stories than an actor's age.
'I get uncomfortable if I have to play a 30-year-old'
Devgn admitted he feels awkward pretending to be much younger on screen: "I get uncomfortable if I have to play a 30-year-old."
He prefers roles that reflect where he is in life—something Bollywood seems more open to now.
Devgn's 'Maidaan' celebrated diverse narratives and older protagonists
Maidaan—a sports drama about football coach Syed Abdul Rahim—earned critical acclaim and international awards this year.
Its success highlights how viewers are embracing older actors and more varied stories, with critics praising Devgn's performance.