Ajay Devgn and Jackie Chan discuss action and crossover ahead of ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ release: ‘Everybody in Bollywood knows how to dance’ |

Hollywood icon Jackie Chan is set to reprise his legendary role as Mr. Han, training his nephew Li Fong, played by Ben Wang, in the upcoming film ‘Karate Kid: Legends’. The popular action franchise is getting a Bollywood twist, with Ajay Devgn and his son Yug Devgan providing voice-overs for the Hindi version of the martial arts action-drama. Ahead of its May 30 release in India, the Devgns recently connected with Jackie Chan and Ben Wang to discuss the franchise, their shared love for action, and the experience of working together.Mentors and evolving actionIn a candid interaction shared on Sony Pictures’ YouTube channel, Ajay Devgn spoke warmly of his late father, Veeru Devgan, an acclaimed action director, calling him his “real-life Mr. Miyagi” and recalling, “It was his dream for me to become an actor.” Jackie Chan, in turn, acknowledged his own numerous mentors, stating, “I have many Mr. Miyagis – so many teachers who shaped me.” Ben Wang echoed Chan’s sentiment, agreeing he too had many teachers, while Yug Devgan credited his father, Ajay, as his primary mentor.Discussing the evolution of action sequences over the years, Ajay Devgn offered advice to aspiring actors: “Things have gotten a lot easier. Earlier, there were no graphics, no cables. Work hard, that’s the only way you’ll get results.”Jackie Chan’s admiration for Indian Cinema and danceThe conversation took a nostalgic turn as Jackie Chan reminisced about filming in India for Kung Fu Yoga. He expressed his profound admiration for Indian cinema, particularly its distinctive dance sequences. “Every time I watch a Bollywood film, I am surprised because everybody in Bollywood knows how to dance. The choreography is so good. The rhythm, the look,” Chan remarked. He even shared that he had told the director of Kung Fu Yoga that he wished to do “just the dance sequence” one day. Chan further highlighted the strong connection he perceives between action and dance, noting how both disciplines demand rhythm, precision, and expressive movement.About ‘Karate Kid: Legends’Set in New York City, Karate Kid: Legends follows kung-fu prodigy Li Fong as he navigates life in a new school, forms unexpected bonds, and is drawn into an intense showdown with a local karate champion. Under the guidance of his teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery, courage, and growth. The film is the sixth installment in the beloved Karate Kid franchise and is distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment India, releasing in Indian theatres on May 30 in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.