Devgn plays both good guy and bad guy in the upcoming film 'Winners'

Twelve years after playing a double role in Hindustan Ki Kasam, Ajay Devgn does it again for an action thriller Winners, directed by Abbas-Mastan.

Says a source, "The Shemaroo project has Ajay essaying both positive and negative characters. The story revolves around a robbery.

AJ has wanted to play a grey character for some time now and was waiting for the right time.

When the director duo narrated the character of an intelligent conman, he was very excited. Shooting begins in South Africa and Dubai by year-end."

Never happened

A few years ago the star was to essay a double role in Rajkumar Santoshi's Ashoka that of father Ashoka and his son Kunala but the film was shelved. Ajay was even offered the role of the villain in Krrish 2 but he wasn't happy with the character sketch so he turned it down.

Confident stride

The source adds, "While most heroes are opting for double or multiple hero projects Ajay is doing a double role at this stage in this career because he has had a good run last year and is confident of bringing money to the producer's table."

Devgn's spokesperson says, "Yes Ajay is in talks with Shemaroo for playing a double role but it's too early to say anything. Once everything is finalised, we will announce it."