Veteran of Indian film Ajay Devgn is in a difficult phase characterized by successive box office losses and personal hardships. Underperformance of films such as Maidaan and Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha cast questions on his box office charm. Together with the absence of his late father, Veeru Devgan, these losses have taken an emotional toll that causes self-doubt and project rejections. Industry moves toward content-driven movies further muddies his path. But Devgn’s background of fortitude points to a possible return. He may restore his reputation in Bollywood by accepting smart film decisions and changing with the times in public tastes.