By: Faisal Saif
Noted Marathi actor Ajinkya Deo is back in Bollywood with a Special Role in Bejoy Nambiar‘s upcoming Thriller ‘David‘. Ajinkya Deo is known for his choosy selections of films and scripts in Marathi Cinema. He is best remembered for his path-breaking roles in ‘Sarja‘ (1987). ‘Maherchi Saadi‘ (1991), ‘Vasudev Balwant Phadke‘ (2007) and ‘Jeta‘ (2010). Ajinkya also did some handful of Hindi Films such as ‘Sansaar‘ (1987), ‘Indrajeet‘ (1991), ‘Avgat‘ (2001), ‘Aan-Men At Work‘ (2004).
Speaking about his Filmi-Career, The actor says “I was an actor by default. I was never interested in Films. I was planning to go and settle down in USA, But because of my Physique and Looks, My father (Ramesh Deo) thought of casting me in one of his home production ‘Sarja’ and that’s how all it began.” Sarja was considered as one of the critically acclaimed and appreciated film back in 1987 in Marathi Cinema. On the present scenario of Marathi Film Industry where Riteish Deshmukh and other Marathi Actors coming forward to take the Industry to the next level, Ajinkya feels slightly different. “Seriously Marathi Cinema is the most matured cinema as some few intelligent people termed it. Only mature-audience over 35 years of age prefers watching Marathi Films (Laughs). According to me, We all must take a stand and work harder in bringing our ‘Youth’ inside cinema halls to watch Marathi Films.”
According to sources, Ajinkya Deo is playing a very important character in the most talked about upcoming thriller ‘David‘. He plays the role of a RAW Agent who is sent to London to finish the Notorious Criminal David (Played by Neil Nitin Mukesh). The very excited Ajinkya adds “At this point of time, I can only reveal that i am playing a RAW Agent in the film with a Mission. Rest, You will have to see the movie to find out.”
The actor is also involved in taking care of his home productions Ramesh Deo Productions who are co-producing the very hyped TV Series ‘24‘ along with Anil Kapoor. Ajinkya’s brother Abhinay Deo will be directing the serial.
