Bajirao Singham
| Bajirao Singham बाजीराव सिंघम | |
|---|---|
 Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham | |
| First appearance | Singham |
| Last appearance | Singham Returns |
| Created by | Rohit Shetty |
| Portrayed by | Ajay Devgan |
| Information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Title |
Police Inspector (Singham) D.C.P (Singham Returns)[1] |
| Family | Manikrao Singham (father) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | Shivgarh |
Bajirao Singham is an Indian fictional character from the film series Singham and Singham Returns. The character is portrayed by Ajay Devgan.[1][2][3][4][5]
Overview
Singham
Bajirao Singham, an honest and dutiful inspector of Shivgarh village helps to solve crimes with understanding and friendships. His life turns upside down when he encounters a powerful don named Jaikant Shikre. Bajirao then finds his way to escape the clutches of Shikre and his political traps.
Singham Returns
After finishing Jaikant Shikre, Bajirao is promoted as DCP Bajirao Singham and transferred to Mumbai. Bajirao now faces his new nemesis, Satya Prakash Chandar, a fake godman and a criminal. Twist takes place when Singham is torn between reputation of his deceased colleague and his duty towards department.
Popularity
Marketing space
Many merchandises of Singham were made available as source of promotion, including T-shirts, school bags, keychains, lunchboxes, caps, and water bottle cases. In addition, Tata Motors also made a tie up with the film franchise.[6][7][8] Singham was under investigation of piracy, Delhi High Court, upon Reliance Entertainment's request, issued an order to all Indian ISPs to block file sharing sites to prevent piracy.[9] An animated short video of Ajay as Singham was launched as promotion of the film as well as to raise voices against social apathy.[10]
In media
Devgn posed as Bajirao during the grand finale of Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 to promote Singham Returns.[11] In the film Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum, actor Tusshar Kapoor chooses Bajirao Singham as his role model.[12] Singham also made a cameo appearance in Indian telenovela C.I.D.[13] Singham's mascot was also used to promote Pro Kabaddi League.[14]
See also
- Chulbul Pandey, another Indian fictional police character.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ajay Devgn: Singham can be like Rambo in Hollywood. India Today. Faheem Ruhaani. July 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Singham" series is like superhero films: Ajay Devgn. Times of India. August 12, 2014.
- ↑ Singham roars louder for second outing. India Today. August 3, 2014.
- ↑ Ajay Devgn: Singham has Become a Cult Character. NDTV. IANS. July 11, 2014.
- ↑ B-town's cops are here to stay as stories like Singham Returns get more realistic. Daily Mail. Vinayak Chakraborty. August 10, 2014.
- ↑ Tata says OK to ‘Singham Returns’, other brands follow. Livemint. Nandhini Ramnath, July 16, 2014.
- ↑ Singham Returns merchandise launched for fans. Times of India. Hiren Kotwani. August 12, 2014.
- ↑ Singham Returns merchandise launched. Times Of India. TNN. July 31, 2014.
- ↑ "Singham effect: File sharing sites blocked". NDTV.com. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ↑ Ajay Devgn in animated avatar for Singham Returns promotions. India Today. July 19, 2014.
- ↑ Khatron Ke Khiladi 5: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor in grand finale. India TV. May 16, 2014.
- ↑ 5 films 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum' makes fun of. IBN Live. July 28, 2012.
- ↑ Bajirao Singham aka Ajay Devgn joinsCID in cracking a case. India Today.
- ↑ Star Sports Pro Kabaddi with Ajay Devgn. YouTube.
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