Ajay Devgan has been in the industry for 16 years now, and has come a long way since his beginnings in Hindi Cinema. Having come from the average looking 19-year-old to the suave actor he is today.

Nevertheless, Devgan says he isn't one could call his a 'success story'. "I can say that it's partly a success story," he smiles and adds, "Because I've achieved whatever little on my own terms and that makes me proud. Being the son of a successful action director was a plus point."

Although Ajay is one of the finest actors in the industry, it seems the Khans rule the marquee - especially Shah Rukh and Aamir. "There's no question of comparison. I have no notion that I have arrived. When I talk of success, I know how I got it. I see myself still struggling. For me, box office success depends from film to film. Today I am here, tomorrow I may not be," he smiles.

In an industry where conventional good looks normally rule, Ajay, with his dark, brooding looks has made his own mark. Ajay Devgan has a unique sex appeal to many women. "Really? I take that as a compliment," he says bashfully looking away.

"Looks have never been my priority. I avoid looking at mirrors and I don't know why. I have people to take care of the way I look. For me, when I am doing a shot, where I am required to look messy, and my makeup man comes up to wipe the sweat from my face or organise my hair, I push him away. Sometimes I make fun of my co-stars who keep peering at the mirror. They feel offended. When I think somebody is good looking or hot, I feel it's because of the complete persona. Madhubala had that zing."

As often happens, Ajay has been linked with most of his co-stars. "I don't think so, and if it is so, then it's a part of being here. Where do we have the time to spend with our co-stars?"

When asked to define love, he replied, "You cannot explain love, you have to feel it. It has to be understood," he says and adds, "Lust is something that's present in everyone, including animals. It's human to lust. It's only society that controls it."

Ajay says no offers for films with wife Kajol have been appealing as of yet. So, what co-star does he think Kajol looks best with? "No clue. We don't discuss work at all," he says nonchalantly.

On that note, Ajay also denies reports that he has ever kept Kajol from working with Shah Rukh Khan. "These are such stupid rumours. If I didn't like him, she wouldn't have worked with him. I would have convinced her not to work with him but then why should I do something like that? They have worked together even after these rumours."

Asked to comment about today's crumbling marriages, Ajay says, "Problems existed even before. But then, women were trained not to speak about their personal problems. Today, people are not willing to hide their problems anymore." What's the secret for a successful marriage? "Marriage either works or doesn't. Yes, understanding, space, and giving one the benefit of doubt are important for a marriage to last," he says.

Now that Nysa is older, will they be having another baby? "Not thought about it as yet. If I have one more child, I fear my attention from Nysa will be divided and I can't think of such a thing happening."