Vishnu Manchu told Ajith Kumar he was ‘disappointed' with his side role in Asoka; here's how he reacted
During an interaction with India Today, Vishnu said he is waiting for the right opportunity in Hindi cinema. He added, 'A long time ago, I was approached, but the roles didn't excite me much. See, we all aspire to be top actors - respected actors. And whatever following or fan base I have, I've built it with a lot of love. I have to respect that. I can't take my fans for granted. For example, Mr Ajith (Kumar), one of the biggest superstars in India, did a role in 'Asoka' with Shah Rukh Khan. I had the opportunity to talk to him. In fact, I told him in the early stages, 'Anna' (which means elder brother), 'I was disappointed you did such a small role.' He just smiled and stayed quiet.'
He went on to add, 'I can't just come and do a random character. It has to be something that really excites me. I can't be selfish and say, 'I'll do what I want, whether they like it or not.''
In Asoka, Ajith played the role of Sushima, which was a special appearance in the film. The film, which was based on the early life of emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Empire, also starred Kareena Kapoor, Danny Denzongpa, and Rahul Dev.
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