During the past three decades, we have seen many lead actors coming into Marathi film industry. Some of them, have come and disappeared, while others have shifted to character roles. But, there is one such actor, who still plays the lead role, for the past 33 years. In today’s competitive world of Marathi cinema, Ajinkya Deo is still matchless. He has already completed century of his films, in Hindi and Marathi films. Last Friday, his film ‘Shinma’ was released, in lead role and now his next film ‘Nagpur Adhiveshan’ also in the lead role, is due for release. It may be recalled that last year, his film ‘Bhatukli’ was released, also in the lead role.

Marathi Movie World had a chit chat with this evergreen actor and this smart and handsome actor, spoke about his present progress in film industry. “Yes, somehow I am lucky to find suitable lead roles for me, in Marathi films, even now. In ‘Shinma’ I was offered the role of a film director, as there is an actual  film’s shooting in this film. It’s a good challenging role, as the film, besides offering entertainment, also delivers a social message, very skillfully. My forthcoming film ‘Nagpur Adhiveshan’ is a comedy film, where I am playing a politician. Now, I will be getting busy with a mega serial on Star Plus and then there will be second part of our home production ‘24’, which will also be aired soon. By the way, I am also doing an Indo –British film ‘Bombayria’ in the lead role, ” he said.

Having played the character of a director in ‘Shinma’, we did remind him, whether, in near future, he will be directing a project? And, he quickly reacted, “Yes’ I has a good experience of playing a director’s role, in the film ‘Shinma’.  

Finally, when we asked him to react on Aamir Khan’s latest controversial remarks, he diplomatically said, “ Well, I don’t want to comment on this issue, as these are his personal comments and in democracy, anyone can express their feelings. So, I don’t want to react on that,” he concluded.