Once tipped as the ‘action hero’ of Indian cinema, versatile Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan, who turned 39 Wednesday, has proved his mettle in every genre. This year, he also turns director with “U, Me Aur Hum”.

Ajay got an early birthday gift Tuesday when his entire family landed up on the sets of Zee TV’s reality show “Rock N’ Roll”, which he is hosting with wife Kajol and mother-in-law Tanuja. The family arrived to cut a cake with him.

His parents Veeru and Veena Devgan, sisters Neelam and Kavita and his nephew Aman were part of the entourage.

“I was pleasantly surprised, considering my parents never go on television. It was one of the most beautiful gifts I’ve ever received,” said Ajay.

After a successful acting career spanning 16 years, the actor wanted to make a film through which he told people a story he really believes in.

“People often ask me if this is the right time to venture into direction. Frankly speaking, I don’t know whether it is the right time or not, but I have always wanted to tell people a story I strongly believe in.

“I had this story idea in my mind for a long time and then I sat and wrote it down. Later when I gradually developed the screenplay, I felt that unless I directed the film myself, it would not be presented the way I want it to be,” Ajay told.

Even before he started off as an action hero in the 1991 hit film “Phool Aur Kaante” for which he won the Filmfare award for best debutant actor, Ajay had worked with internationally acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur as an assistant director.

Even, Ajay and Kajol Devgan could not escape from the lure of reality shows which have swept small screen audiences off their feet. So, we are now going to see Ajay Devgan, Kajol Devgan and Tanuja as judges of a reality show on Zee TV which has been named as ‘Airtel Rock N Roll Family‘- a dance show that spans across generations. Three generations from one family will come together and battle it out to be the proud recipients of the coveted “Rock N Roll Family’. The channel has also roped in Sharad Kelkar (Nahar of Saat Phere fame) as the anchor of the show. This show will be replacing Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in the weekend slot. Zee TV business head Tarun Mehra said, “We were looking for a property that will offer a format, which is refreshing and challenging at the same time. With Airtel Rock-N-Roll Family, we have the perfect combination of grit, determination, emotions and most importantly family bonding. With this our viewers will be treated to a different level of visual, delightful and emotional content.” The format of this show is unique and has all the elements of drama and suspense that is nicely layered with talent. The show will go on air from 14 March 2008 and will be aired on Fridays and Saturdays at 10 pm.