Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn is one of the most beloved actor-filmmaker duos in show business with their friendship dating back to nearly three decades now. They have not only delivered blockbuster movies together but have also created a legacy for themselves in the industry through their shared line of work. In such joyous spirit, Rohit Shetty took to Instagram and shared snippets and behind the scenes from the third movie in the ‘Singham’ franchise, ‘Singham Again’. He also celebrated 13 years of the first instalment.
Establishment of Cop Dramas
‘Singham’ has successfully completed 13 years since its release in the theatres after forever altering the landscape of police dramas in the Indian Cinema. The fans gleefully welcomed Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham, in their hearts. They have since then always been eagerly looking forward to the next cop drama by the action director Rohit Shetty, who has succeeded in creating his own space in the industry in a way that his work continues to resonate with the audiences even more than a decade later. Rohit has established a cop universe of his own that also includes characters played by Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh in Sooryavanshi and Simmba.
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Creating a Legacy Character
Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham became an instant hit with the moviegoers. From the character’s intense dialogue delivery to his unwavering moral and signature dance moves created a legacy for themselves in pop culture. In reminiscing about the influence on the audience after the release of the first instalment, a fan remembers little children walking, playing and repeating Devgn’s famous dialogue and catchphrase; “Aata majhi satakli”. The famous Singham hand gesture is still done by people in their own leisurely heroic moments. The movie’s influence is visible in social media trends and memes for this is the first Bollywood cop hero that was both relatable and larger than life.
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The Legacy Continues
Rohit Shetty’s keen eye towards details along with the ability to cinematically bring together high-octane action sequences and emotional drama, led to a mass appeal and the franchise’s success. It is such intricate attention to all filmmaking facets that sets him apart and has helped him establish his very own cop universe with two sequels to ‘Singham’ and several spinoffs. Shetty’s ability to create visually spectacular scenes while maintaining a strong narrative has allowed the audience to see his work in a different light than his contemporaries.
His cop universe is now a part of the cinematic world that has left a significant impact on Bollywood’s action genre setting new benchmarks for action filmmaking in India. The legacy character is ready for us to welcome him in the theatres this Diwali. Shetty took to Instagram to share the behind the scenes of ‘Singham Again’ featuring Ajay Devgn along with Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Tiger Shroff in varying roles.
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Celebrating the Milestone
As the film completes 13 years, both Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty have expressed their gratitude to fans for their continued love and support. They celebrated their journey and the impact ‘Singham’ has had on their careers. This duo is known for their successful collaborations and has developed a beautiful friendship with mutual respect and a shared love. Another milestone that they celebrated is having completed 33 years of this bond.
In a previous media interaction, Rohit Shetty shared how Devgn has been his biggest supporter in the industry. He talked about working with him in multiple movies; ‘Suhaag’, ‘Haqeeqat’, and ‘Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha’. He emphasized how his directing career wouldn’t have escalated as it did if it wasn’t for Devgn and his continued support from working with him as a member in his company to directing him as his filmmaker. Shetty has always praised the actor’s versatility and continued to sing his praises in the interaction.
Looking Ahead
With the franchise ever ready to embark on another adventure, the fans are also eagerly anticipating the next instalment in the ‘Singham’ Saga. The show business has evolved since the last release of the franchise yet the enduring popularity of Bajirao Singham stands as a testament to the power of compelling stories and iconic character creation.
This 13-year journey is not just a celebration of a successful movie, but a recognition of how a single movie can influence and reshape an entire genre.
