Saif Ali Khan: I apologised for being the villain, not for the film

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When Bollywood star Saif Ali's toughest critic is his 8-year-old son

When Bollywood star Saif Ali's toughest critic is his 8-year-old son

6 May - Saif Ali Khan recently clarified his previous story about apologising to son Taimur for making him watch his movie, "Adipurush", saying that it was actually him saying sorry for playing a villain.

The actor shared this titbit with "Jewel Thief" co-star Jaideep Ahlawat in a recent conversation, after netizens mistook his previous statement on Netflix India's YouTube channel that he said sorry to his 8-year-old son with Kareena Kapoor for making him watch the movie.

"I apologised to Tim for being the evil villain in the film. I was growling and smashing everyone in sight! He said next time you should play the hero. I stand by all my films, and this one too," he said.

Saif played the role of Lankesh in the film

Saif played the role of Lankesh in the film

In the previous interview, Saif said that Taimur gave him a "side-eye" after watching him play the character the rakshasa king of Lanka, Lankesh in the 2023 Indian mythological action film, and explained, "My son and I were watching the film recently, and I understood that it was bad. My son gave me a look as if to ask why he was being made to watch it, and I understood the situation. I quickly apologised to him."

The film became one of the most expensive Indian films with its USD 83 million budget, but bombed at the box office by making approximately only USD 45.7 million.

Saif is dad to four children, including Jeh and Taimur with now wife Kareena Kapoor

Saif is dad to four children, including Jeh and Taimur with now wife Kareena Kapoor

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