Want to do age-appropriate roles: Saif Ali Khan


PTI, Jan 15, 2020, 10:38 AM IST

Mumbai: Actor Saif Ali Khan on Tuesday said he wants to star in roles that suit his age and that made him take up his next film “Jawaani Jaaneman”.

In the movie, billed as a quirky family comedy, the 49-year-old actor plays a man who suddenly discovers he has a daughter, played by debutante Alaya, with his former lover, essayed by actor Tabu.

Speaking at the song launch of his upcoming film “Jawaani Jaaneman” Saif said, “I am lucky to get varied roles like ‘Omkara’, ‘Tanhaji… ‘ and this kind of film. Producer Jay Shewakramani came to me with this offer. He had the script, but for one or two years we did not talk about it. I wanted to do age-appropriate roles. I felt the father’s role was interesting. This part was cool and of a different kind.”

Asked if he is afraid of getting older, the actor said that he never felt the pressure.

“You have to be young at heart, you have to be good. I don’t want to be very young, I don’t want to be old either. But I am happy… Till the time, I am getting work I am ok. When I retire, I will retire, will chill,” Khan said.

“I like this idea of having some time for making money, some time to relax. There is a time for everything in life. And when that comes I will find other things to do, I will be very happy,” the “Sacred Games” star said.

Heaping praises on Alaya, daughter of former actor Pooja Bedi, the actor said, “Working with the newcomer was a “brilliant” experience. The new generation is so prepared as compared to what we were. I have worked with Shah Rukh Khan and it was amazing, it was the same energy,” Saif said.

Alaya said that she was both nervous and excited about working on the film.

“I could give my best only because I was surrounded by people who are the best. Every day was fun, I felt rewarded and content after the shoot. I am grateful I got to work with talented people,” she said.

Tabu has a cameo in the film and Saif said she is one of the best actresses in the country. The actor duo has worked together in the 1990s hits like “Hum Saath Saath Hain” and “Biwi No 1”.

“Anything she does comes alive. It is brilliant working with her,” he added.

Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film is slated to be released on January 31.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

PM Modi expresses anguish at O P Chautala’s death

Local BJP workers, supporters protest Ravi’s arrest, held in Chikkamagaluru

Gas Tanker Collision Sparks Fire on Jaipur Highway: 8 Dead, Over 35 Injured

Ashwin’s desire to evolve all the time made him stand out: Shastri

BJP leader Ravi using derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar is an ‘offence’: CM

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dies

President Murmu expresses grief over loss of lives in Jaipur gas tanker crash

Related Articles More

Upendra’s ‘UI’: 10 intriguing facts about Kannada film

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco, percussionist Sivamani pays musical tribute

‘Pushpa 2’ crosses Rs 1,500 crore mark at global box office, say makers

Kannada actor Darshan discharged from hospital

Rewind 2024: Revisit these memorable Indian movies and series of the year

MUST WATCH

Tulunadu Daivaradane

Feeding Birds with Creative Paddy Art!

Areca Nut

HOTEL SRI DURGA BHAVANA

Harish Poonja


Latest Additions

PM Modi expresses anguish at O P Chautala’s death

Local BJP workers, supporters protest Ravi’s arrest, held in Chikkamagaluru

Gas Tanker Collision Sparks Fire on Jaipur Highway: 8 Dead, Over 35 Injured

Dead body delivered in box to under construction house in Andhra Pradesh

Ashwin’s desire to evolve all the time made him stand out: Shastri

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.