Saif Ali Khan compares director Priyadarshan to his father
What's the story
Saif Ali Khan is gearing up for his upcoming film, Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan and co-starring Akshay Kumar. In the movie, Khan plays a visually impaired musician and martial arts coach. Talking about the director to Hindustan Times, he said, "Priyadarshan is like Clint Eastwood, senior and calm." "He reminds me of my dad (Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi). Both cricketers and both lost one eye but great in their professional space."
Professional relationship
'Akshay playing the villain elevated the project'
Khan added, "Priyadarshan gives you just one take, so you have to make quick decisions as an actor and wraps up shoot in time every single day."
He also said, "Akshay playing the villain elevated the project."
"It's the first time I'm playing a strong author-backed role in a film with him."
"He played my elder brother in our first movie together, Yeh Dillagi, and that set the tone for our relationship."
Actor's perspective
'I've been in the profession for 35 years...'
Khan also addressed his social media presence, including a viral clip that showed him appearing to seek his own blessings.
He said, amused, "It was a huge poster of myself, so I was just wishing the film and me good luck. I am childlike and a little mad."
"I've been in the profession for 35 years, so I was a very different person at 21-22 years old, when I made statements that are going viral now."