This Article is From Jan 18, 2011

Ajay Devgn sips Koffee With Karan

Ajay Devgn sips Koffee With Karan

Highlights

  • Karan Johar has pulled off a coup of sorts by getting Ajay Devgn for Koffee and conversation for the first time ever.
  • After having refused twice, the conservative Ajay finally let his guard down on the show which he shot for on Monday, January 17.
New Delhi: Karan Johar has pulled off a coup of sorts by getting Ajay Devgn for Koffee and conversation for the first time ever.

After having refused twice, the conservative Ajay finally let his guard down on the show which he shot for on Monday, January 17. KJo was third time lucky with the actor because of Kajol, his close friend and Ajay's wife. Kajol was at her persuasive best even before Karan invited the Golmaal actor on the show a third time.

Ajay has stayed away from the show primarily because of its 'irreverent nature' and also because he is reserved by nature. Ajay, who prefers to talk about his work and stay away from controversy, only agreed after being assured that the episode would be toned down and he would not be made uncomfortable

A source also reveals that Karan was keen to have Kajol accompany her other half this season, having previously appeared mostly with Shah Rukh Khan and Rani. But the actress excused herself, playing the baby card.

"The host was thrilled to have Ajay on the show. Prior to the shoot, Ajay and KJo were closeted together for two hours in the make-up van, " the source reveals.

Karan himself denies that it was difficult to get Ajay on the show. "We have been chatting a lot. Initially, Ajay had reservations but I told him we will make it fun and comfortable and not gossipy. I wanted to catch a glimpse of Ajay and who he is and I think I managed that," he says.

He went on to say, "I would've liked Kajol on the show but she's busy with her newborn baby and it's difficult for her to get away. I don't think Ajay has ever done a one-on-one chat show like this one. It's very interesting for me to have Ajay on the show as he's media shy and an introvert."

He stresses that the Devgn episode is non-controversial, "The show caters to the celebrity guest and his persona and Ajay is strong and solid with a fantastic sense of humour as his friends and family know him to have. I discovered that too. He has emerged as the biggest survivor with a tremendous career graph in the last 20 years and I wanted to chat with him in that zone. We wrapped up in an hour and he was very funny, witty and sharp with some interesting observations."

Reveals an insider, "Ajay was very good in the rapidfire round, where he answered everything candidly and quickly; surprising even Karan who didn't expect him to have such a sharp sense of humour."

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