This dashing star will play Chanakya in Neeraj Pandey's next movie
Ajay Devgn has been entertaining us since the past two decades and has played different roles on screen. From a lover boy to an action hero, he gets so deep into the character that he aces it to perfection. After impressing us all with the role of an income tax officer in Raid, he will now essay the role of Chanakya in his next film with director Neeraj Pandey, who is known for helming movies like Special 26, A Wednesday and Baby among others.
Chanakya, also known as Vishnugupta or Kautilya, was an Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He had a major role in setting up the Chandragupta Maurya, and it is said that his wisdom helped the Mauryan Empire to expand its boundaries. He was known as the pioneer of political science in ancient India.
The movie will be based on the life and teaching of Chanakya. Talking about the movie, Ajay Devgn said, “I am truly looking forward to playing Chanakya. I’ve followed Neeraj Pandey’s work closely and I know Neeraj will tell this story with the clarity and passion with which it needs to be told.”
The director of the movie, Neeraj Pandey had earlier said in a statement, “I have been developing this film on Chanakya for some time now. It is an exciting work of passion for me, and I am sure audiences will love Ajay’s portrayal of the visionary genius.”
Reliance Entertainment will produce the movie. While Ajay Devgn will play the role of Chanakya, other cast members of the movie haven’t been announced as of yet.
Looking forward to playing #Chanakya, a film about one of the greatest thinkers in Indian History, directed by @neerajpofficial.@RelianceEnt @FFW_Official @PlanC_Studios @ShitalBhatiaFFW
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 11, 2018
Courtesy: www.indiatimes.com
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Ready to face no-confidence motion, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Hassan (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the Congress government led by him was ready to face the no-confidence motion if moved by the opposition during the legislature session from December 8.
With Deputy CM D K Shivakumar by his side, he reiterated that they would both abide by the high command's decision on the leadership issue.
"Let them (opposition) bring in a no-confidence motion or adjournment motion or any other motion. We are ready to face it. Ours is an open book, transparent government. We are ready to face anything," Siddaramaiah said in response to a question.
However, BJP state President B Y Vijayendra and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka, clarified that the party, along with the JD(S) has not discussed or decided anything so far regarding moving a no-confidence motion against the government.
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The winter session of the Karnataka legislature will begin in Belagavi, bordering Maharashtra, on December 8 and will go on till 19th of this month.
Not wanting to react to a question on the leadership issue, the CM said the Congress high command is very strong.
"D K Shivakumar and I will be committed to whatever the high command decides," he said.
Earlier in the day in Bengaluru, Shivakumar accompanied AICC Mallikarjun Kharge till airport from Vidhana Soudha, after paying tributes to B R Ambedkar on his 69th death anniversary, which had led to some speculation about possible discussion between the two on the leadership issue.
The power tussle within the ruling party had intensified amid speculation about a change in chief minister in the state, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.
However, both the CM and Deputy CM had recently held breakfast meetings at each others residences, on the instructions of the high command, which is seen as a move to pause the leadership tussle between the two and to signal Siddaramaiah's continuation as the CM for the time being, especially ahead of the Belagavi legislature session.
