Watch: Bollywood star Ajay Devgn goes on expedition with Bear Grylls
Actor says the adventure with fame TV show host got him out of his comfort zone
The survival skills-based reality show ‘Into The Wild with Bear Grylls’ is back this year with another celebrity — Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn.
The show last year featured personalities such as superstar Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar. Now Devgn can be seen experiencing an adventure journey in the Indian Ocean through shark infested waters to head towards uninhabited islands.
Devgn opened up about his shooting experience in the most desolate islands of the Indian Ocean.
“This is my first ever expedition ‘into the wild’ and I can tell you it wasn’t child’s play,” Devgn said. “My father was an action director and in my career span of 30 years in the Indian industry, I have had the fortune to play several roles including some dangerous action ones too. And, this was one of those times when I had to put those learnings to the test again. I’m so glad this opportunity came my way, it helped me explore and go beyond my comfort zone.”
“A special salute to Bear who has been inspiring millions to explore and develop a much-needed relationship with nature, and of course for keeping me safe in the wild. From hungry jungles to the depths of the ocean, Bear knows it all!” Devgn added.
The first look of this show was revealed in Tuesday in which the adventure specialist Bear Grylls, who has hosted multiple distinguished personalities, is seen engaging in a candid conversation with Devgn on his family, career and life in the new season.
Grylls is one of the most recognised faces in the survival and outdoor adventure sphere. His journey to this acclaim started on a small island off the UK coast where his late father taught him to climb and sail. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Grylls spent three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces as part of the 21st SAS Regiment.
He says on his association with Devgn for this show and his journey with him: “To get to take the legendary Ajay into the wild and have an adventure with him was a privilege. Desert islands are always tough to survive on and Ajay showed total commitment to do what we needed to get out in one piece. He was also incredibly honest, sharing so many insights into his life and career and I value that honesty so much. One thing that I’ve learnt about Ajay is he is a quietly spoken man, but he is a man with great love and strength in his heart.”