‘When I did Bhoot we received loads of appreciation. After that I did not get any script that was good on this style.”
Ajay Devgn says horror and supernatural tales are amongst his favorite genres and he’s thrilled to discover it once more in Shaitaan after the success of his 2003 hit Bhoot.
Directed by Vikas Bahl, Shaitaan is described as a gripping story with parts of black magic.
“It’s not that we don’t want to do horror films. If we get something interesting, then why not?… I like this genre and I was waiting to explore it again. When I did Bhoot we got a lot of appreciation after that I didn’t get any script that was good in this genre,” Devgn stated on the trailer launch occasion of Shaitaan.
The movie additionally options south star Jyotika and R Madhavan. It is a remake of the 2023 Gujarati horror movie Vash, which was written and directed by Krishnadev Yagnik. Devgn stated he favored the essential story of the unique movie and determined to make it in Hindi.
“The base of the story was very strong hence we did this film, and we adapted the film in our own way,” he stated.
Shaitaan options R Madhavan because the antagonist and Jyothika as Devgn’s spouse. Actor Janki Bodiwala, who starred in Vash additionally options within the remake.
When requested if Devgn and Madhavan thought of swapping their roles, Devgn stated he wasn’t eager to play the detrimental position as he related probably the most with the feelings of a helpless father within the film.
“When we started shooting, the first thing Maddy (Madhavan) told me was: ‘Why aren’t you doing this role, why have you given it to me?’. I told him, ‘I really feel for the character of the father, so I will not be able to do justice to the other character. It’s a stronger character though,” Devgn stated.
Madhavan known as Devgn a “sherdil” (braveheart) and Singham of the business for being variety sufficient to move on the meaty position in Shaitaan.
“I can really hope and pray that I could do justice to the kindness that has been shown to me by Ajay sir and his team, I’m very thankful,” he stated.
Bahl, identified for movies corresponding to Queen, Super 30 and Goodbye, stated he was “nervous” about making a supernatural film, a primary for him.
“The nervousness comes a lot from the fact that I’ve not done the genre before… Before we started shooting, I told my AD (assistant directors) team that we will learn how to make a film like this, we would watch YouTube videos, read interviews of other directors, and we used to look at camera work. It was almost like tuition classes. One day we were one day watching The Shining (Stanley Kubrick’s classic based on Stephen King’s novel, starring Jack Nicholson), as an example,” Bahl stated.
“As a storyteller, it’s a great challenge to try new things, stay nervous all the time, hopefully qualify in different genres so that it opens up your world of storytelling,” Bahl added.
Jyotika stated she is thrilled to have made a comeback to Hindi cinema after over 20 years with Shaitaan.
She made her appearing debut with the 1998 Hindi movie, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, and went on to turn out to be some of the liked feminine actors in Tamil cinema.
Some of her notable performances embrace Chandramukhi, Raatchashi, Kushi, 36 Vayathinile, and Kaathal – The Core amongst others.
The actor stated she was ready for a “special” alternative to do a film in Hindi.
“I am doing this film after 25 years. I got very busy in South…. (I) was waiting for something very special. I think at this stage of your career, you want to do different work. This was very challenging,” she stated.
Jyotika praised co-star Devgn as somebody who’s “very giving”.
“The greatest shock for me was Ajay Devgn and the best way he carried out himself all all through the shoot. I’ve labored with many actors in my profession, nearly all of the actors down south. My final movie was with Mammootty (Kaathal) and now Ajay.
“When I do my film in the South, no one gives space in the poster. It’s been a pleasure to watch Mammootty sir and Ajay. These are the real stalwarts of cinema,” the actor informed reporters right here on the trailer launch of Shaitaan.
Jyotika, who labored with Madhavan in Dumm Dumm Dumm, Magalir Mattum and Priyamaana Thozhi, is glad to collaborate with the actor in an unconventional undertaking.
“There was no competition, we were so into the role that it actually felt like a family. We finished the shoot in 25-30 days, we were all just flowing with it. I thank Kumarji (Kumar Mangat Pathak, producer) for casting me and I have already thanked everyone so many times. For me to come back to Bollywood and get this (kind) of a film, it is very special,” Jyotika added.
Jyotika stated she resonated together with her character of a mom.
“I think when it comes to a daughter, there is no bigger warrior than a mother. My kids are of same age… So, I didn’t have to put any efforts in it. I used to cry after watching her enact a scene. It is really a vision of a mother.”
Kumar Mangat Pathak revealed that the workforce already has plans to make the second a part of Shaitaan.
Shaitaan will launch in theatres on March 8.
