Saif Ali Khan is set to explore a new direction on the big screen, with his role in ‘Haiwaan’. The film directed by Priyadarshan will see the star teaming up again Akshay Kumar for what he thinks, it’s one of his most interesting roles.Highlighting his new role, Saif shared that he will be playing an Indian version of a blind samurai. Despite his visual impairment, the man is exceptionally disabled, able to recognize objects, fight, catch a ball, and protect a little girl. Saif found it interesting to improve the performance of the work without allowing it to sound exaggerated.
Saif Ali Khan working with director Priyadarshan
In an interview with Variety India, Khan said, “It was new for me. Most importantly, it’s a character written for the audience to feel honestly, which I haven’t had much of, for whatever reason. I’m very happy that I got this role. Working with Priyadarshan sir was amazing. It reminded me of Clint Eastwood. Very economical and absolutely sure what they wanted. We never did more than once. I like to do less, but you get along with everyone you work with. It was fun to be completely prepared for the first take, and somehow it actually worked. “
Saif Ali Khan on his relationship with Akshay Kumar
Khan also met Akshay Kumar in ‘Haiwaan’, having worked with him in films like ‘Yeh Dillagi’ (1994), ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari’ (1994), ‘Keemat’ (1998), ‘Aarzoo’ (1999) and ‘Tashan’ (2008). However, this time, Khan says Kumar’s division is adding a new twist to their computer system. “It’s great that he’s playing this role in the film. It’s made it very interesting … in a dangerous, sinister way. I haven’t seen him very often. Before, we had good chemistry. I love Akshay… he is like an elder to me. We have a very special bond because we have seen each other since before the first day. We go all the way back. While shooting for the film, Priyan’s boss would say, ‘You are acting like silly children.’ Akshay said, ‘I don’t know, he brings it out in me,’ and I said, ‘You’ve been talking dirty.’ When we are alone, I think we are more mature. “
Saif Ali Khan in ‘Haiwaan’ new photos
Their off-screen design may be the same, but ‘Haiwaan’ brings a new dimension to their on-screen designs. Khan shares, “The film doesn’t rely on that kind of chemistry and humor, which is also good because I think it had its time and it’s not a production.