Ajay Devgn Wouldn't Have Made Aviation Thriller 'Runway 34' If Amitabh Bachchan Hadn't Said Yes

Ajay Devgn is gearing up for his third directorial, Runway 34. The film is slated to release next month and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet and Ajay Devgn among others in pivotal roles.

Speaking at the trailer launch of Runway 34, Ajay Devgn said that he doesn't think he would be making the film if Amitabh Bachchan hadn't agreed to be a part of it.

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¡°In this film, for Mr Bachchan¡¯s role, if he wouldn¡¯t have agreed, I don¡¯t even know if I would be able to cast (any other actor). I don¡¯t think I would be making the film,¡± he said.

He added, ¡°This is the first time I worked with him in a full-fledged film (as a director). I¡¯ve known him ever since I was a child. I would visit his set often. Later, I went on to work with him in nearly six films. To say anything about him would be a cliched because I haven¡¯t seen any other hardworking, professional actor."

Heaping praises on Big B's dedication and energy, Ajay Devgn said, ¡°The energy and dedication he works with is amazing. Even if he is facing any problem, once he¡¯s on set, he forgets everything. I feel inspired to do better work when I look at him."

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Runway 34 is touted to be a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seats throughout. The film's plot revolves around a pilot, whose flight takes a mysterious course once it takes off from an international destination. Devgn plays the role of Captain Vikrant Khanna in the film that is inspired from true incidents.

(With PTI Inputs)

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