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Family Values Matter To Ajay Devgn

IANS, 22 Oct, 2016 03:41 PM
    Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn says family is the most important thing and the family values matter a lot to him.
     
    "When I make films I see to it that it should be a good thought which is added with emotions. 'Shivaay' is a father and daughters story. I feel family is the most important thing and family will always stand with you," Ajay said.
     
    The "Drishyam" star along with his his actress-wife Kajol on Saturday took part in a conversation at "Manthan" Aaj Tak to talk about the current political scenario of Bollywood and Pakistani actors.
     
    The 47-year-old says he is very proud of Kajol, who also beleives in family values. 
     
    "I am so proud of my wife she believes in family values that I believe in.We live in a joint family with my parents. My children are so attached to my parents and its not regressive values," he added.
     
     
    Ajay and Kajol were in conversation with Punya Prasun Bajpai on the current political scenario of Bollywood and Pakistani actors.
     
    The actor believes films can't convey messages.
     
    He says: "I feel we cant convey messages through films but we can start a debate or you can have a topicc of discussion through films."
     
    The actor is currently busy promoting his film "Shivaay". The film has been produced and directed by Ajay. It is his second directorial venture after the 2008 romantic-drama "U Me Aur Hum".
     
    The movie marks the acting debut of Sayyeshaa Saigal, grand niece of veteran actor Dilip Kumar. "Shivaay: is scheduled to release on October 28.

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