- Rohit Shetty on deep friendships in the Film Industry
- ajay devgn, deepika padukone, ranveer singh, and Karan Johar
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty holds that deep friendships can be found in the film industry, contrary to popular opinion.
I value these kinds of deep friendships very much, where we can discuss our ideas, plans, and concerns. It’s a feeling that can’t be replicated by superficial relationships. It’s when we can rely on each other in our darkest hour, and that’s what truly matters.
Rohit Shetty, the director of hit films like Singham, Simmba, and Golmaal, says that friendships and betrayals are a natural part of any profession. He believes that these relationships are just as important as the work itself, and that they can even make or break a career.
- Ajay Devgn
- Deepika Padukone
- Ranveer Singh
- Karan Johar
| Ajay Devgn | Started out together |
| Started out together with Rohit Shetty in the 1990s. | Their bond is 33 years old. |
Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty began their journey together in the 1990s. Their collaboration led to numerous successful films, and their friendship has only grown stronger over the years.
Deepika Padukone has also been one of the closest friends of Rohit Shetty. She has worked with him in several films, including Chennai Express, Padmaavat, and Singham Again. Rohit values her deep friendship and considers her one of his closest allies in the industry.
Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty have also developed a strong bond over the years. They have collaborated on several films, including Simmba and Sooryavanshi. Their friendship is built on mutual respect and trust.
| Ranveer Singh | Started out together |
| Started out together with Rohit Shetty in the early 2000s. | Trust and respect are the foundation of their friendship. |
Karan Johar, on the other hand, has been a mentor and a friend to Rohit Shetty. Their bond is built on mutual respect and admiration for each other’s work.
“Relations like these are rarely made,” said Rohit Shetty. “There are only 2-3 people I can call up at 2 am. There’s Ajay sir, Ranveer Singh, Deepika. I’m very close to them. When only the last schedule of our film (Singham Again) was pending, Deepika was four months pregnant. But she came for the shoot. Relations like these are rarely made,” said Rohit Shetty.
Rohit Shetty also spoke about his experience of attending film trial shows. He said that he usually stays away from them, but made an exception for Deepika Padukone’s Padmaavat in 2018. He explained that he believes it’s unfair to give a film a positive review just because the person inviting you is hopeful that you’ll say it’s good. Instead, he prefers to give an honest review, even if it means disappointing the person inviting him.
“Invitations have stopped coming now because people know I won’t come. They’ve stopped completely for trials. If I don’t like a film, how do I say as much? The one who’s invited you is hopeful that you’d say it’s good. That’s cheating. That’s why I fear trials. The last time I went for a trial was when Deepika called me for Padmaavat. I really liked it. There were a lot of issues going on then, so Deepika requested that we all come together. I said, ‘Definitely, why not’,” said Rohit Shetty.
| Deepika Padukone | Chennai Express |
| Stared in Rohit Shetty’s 2013 hit Chennai Express. | Became a part of his cop universe in Singham Again. |
Deepika Padukone has been an integral part of Rohit Shetty’s cop universe, starring in films like Chennai Express, Padmaavat, and Singham Again. Her deep friendship with Rohit Shetty has only grown stronger over the years.
| Ranveer Singh | Simmba |
| Stared in Rohit Shetty’s Simmba and Sooryavanshi. | Also appeared in Rohit’s 2022 comedy Cirkus. |
Ranveer Singh has been a part of Rohit Shetty’s cop universe, starring in films like Simmba, Sooryavanshi, and Cirkus. His deep friendship with Rohit Shetty has been a key factor in their successful collaborations.
In conclusion, Rohit Shetty believes that deep friendships are essential in the film industry, where relationships can make or break a career.