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Priyadarshan calls Saif ‘greedy but obedient’ while making Haiwaan
Filmmaker Priyadarshan has described Saif Ali Khan as a committed, questioning actor while discussing their first collaboration on Haiwaan. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Priyadarshan said Saif asks many questions but follows instructions once…
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Filmmaker Priyadarshan has described Saif Ali Khan as a committed, questioning actor while discussing their first collaboration on Haiwaan. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Priyadarshan said Saif asks many questions but follows instructions once they are answered. He called him a “mature child” and said their working relationship grew stronger within two days.
Priyadarshan also said Saif reads books between shots rather than staying on his phone. Haiwaan stars Saif as a visually impaired man and features Akshay Kumar, Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar. The film reunites Akshay and Saif after Tashan, and is scheduled for release on September 11, 2026. Priyadarshan has said it remakes the Malayalam film Oppam.
The Indian Opinion
Calling an actor “greedy” can sound like a criticism when lifted from an interview, but Priyadarshan clearly used it alongside praise for Saif’s commitment and obedience on set. The broader narrative that actors who ask many questions are difficult is just as lazy. Questions can improve a performance, provided they do not replace discipline. Haiwaan will offer the real test: whether the director’s remake and the two leads’ reunion work on screen in September 2026.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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