Filmmaker Priyadarshan collaborated with Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan for the primary time in Haiwaan. In a latest interview with Pinkvilla, the filmmaker opened up about his expertise working with Saif, describing him as a ‘grasping however obedient’ actor and revealing how the actor developed a sure stage of confidence in him.
Priyadarshan on directing Saif Ali Khan in Haiwaan
Calling Saif a “mature little one”, Priyadarshan mentioned, “He has a number of questions each time, and naturally each actor has the precise however the query; the second it’s answered, he simply obeys you. After two days, I discovered that there was no query, so I requested him within the morning, ‘Any questions?’ He mentioned, ‘No sir, now I do know what you need to shoot.’ So that truly builds our confidence with one another, and that’s the means it went on. Saif is simply too dedicated.”
He additional shared a behavior of Saif’s that he described as “troublesome” to search out amongst actors right now, studying books between photographs as a substitute of being glued to his telephone. Priyadarshan added that Saif is a voracious reader with a formidable data of the world round him.
Priyadarshan added, “I may focus on a number of issues with him as a result of I’m an enormous Pataudi Nawab fan, so I spent a number of time with him. He additionally gifted me a pleasant e book with an autograph of Pataudi, so I actually loved being with him. I discovered him a really obedient actor, somewhat grasping however a really obedient actor, so that’s the better part about him. I feel he developed a sure type of confidence in me, which actually helped me to take the movie ahead in a really clean means.”
About Haiwaan
The teaser of the movie revealed that Saif performs the position of a visually impaired man. He’s seen strolling with a stick and carrying a particular look ahead to the visually impaired. The teaser additionally confirmed Akshay Kumar’s character strolling menacingly earlier than letting out a sinister snort. Haiwaan additionally options an ensemble forged together with Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar in pivotal roles.
Produced by Venkat Okay. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn underneath KVN Productions and Thespian Movies, the movie marks Akshay and Saif’s reunion after 18 years. The 2 had been final seen collectively within the 2008 movie Tashan. Priyadarshan beforehand revealed that Haiwaan is a remake of the Malayalam movie Oppam, though a number of adjustments have been made to the dialogues and screenplay. He has additionally teased Mohanlal’s cameo within the movie. Haiwaan is scheduled to launch in theatres on September 11, 2026.