India, April 2 -- April 2, 2026 marks the 57th birthday of one of Bollywood's most enduring and enigmatic actors: Ajay Devgn. While fans flood social media with tributes to the Singham star, here's a throwback to his quote from 2019 that continues to resonate, defining his 'no-nonsense' brand in an industry often obsessed with glitz. Also read | Quote of the day by Aishwarya Rai: 'I think the biggest strength lies in one's ability to say no'

In a 2019 interview with Rediff.com, Ajay Devgn pulled back the curtain on the glittering world of Bollywood award ceremonies and said, "I don't perform at award functions nor attend them. Except for the National Awards, I don't believe in any other awards because it's just software for television. A...