Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn has always slayed it when it comes to playing a man in a uniform. Be it his avatar as the cop in Gangaajal (2003) or the famous cop in Singham (2011) and Singham Returns (2014), Devgn is known as the actor to have worn the khaki for the most number of times for a film. In his latest outing Runway 34, Devgn plays a man in a uniform, again. But this time around, he’s a suave pilot, Captain Vikrant Khanna, looking sharp in the pilot’s white and blue attire.

When asked if he ever feels the pressure while wearing uniforms, he says, “I have always been drawn to men in uniform. Be it my cop avatar in Gangaajal or the iconic Singham — uniforms have a special significance. Of course, the pilot’s uniform has more glamour associated with it. But believe me, along with the glamour comes huge responsibility.”

He adds, “A pilot is actually a demigod for the passengers who repose blind faith in them while they fly. I was fully aware of what this uniform brings with it. Neither (actor) Rakul Preet Singh (who plays his co-pilot) nor I took the uniform lightly.”

Talking about his prep, he says, “We trained for [many] days before shooting to get into the [skin of the] character. There was a real pilot on set to coach us. We familiarised ourselves with the cockpit and learnt the use of the numerous buttons on the panel. It was a mini-coaching class. We also got lessons from the ATC (air traffic control). Runway 34 is a film based on true incidents and we needed to keep the authenticity [intact].”

Inspired by true events, Runway 34 features an interesting star cast that includes actors Amitabh Bachchan, Devgn, Singh, Boman Irani, Aakanksha Singh and Angira Dhar.

Produced and directed by Ajay Devgn, Runway 34 is all set to release around Eid, on April 29.