although Saif Ali Khan While he may not guarantee box office success every time, he’s widely regarded as a solid actor whose presence often elevates a film. Still, his latest streaming efforts, “Kartavya” and “Jewel Thief,” didn’t exactly win over viewers and neither lived up to their expectations. Saif recently addressed this issue in an interview, admitting his disappointment with projects like Kartavya and Devara, noting that certain creative choices that were never actually implemented could have had a real impact on the outcome of these films.
Saif Ali Khan says every film should have value
In an interview with India’s The Hollywood Reporter, the actor said, “I think I’m lucky to have done films like Omkara and Kartavya. At least you get to star in some of those projects because people think there might be more to you. I think I need to attract more films like this and I want to push myself further at this point in my career. When I look back over the past few years, you realize that you survived as an actor. It would be nice to have someone pay you. I made dewara. I thought it would take two months because the role and the pitch sounded so exciting, but it ended up taking a lot longer. All of a sudden, you’ve been working on a movie for almost a year. Yes, you get paid, and maybe it pays for a child’s education or other responsibilities, but which movie makes it all worth it? Every movie should count. I keep asking myself, ‘Why am I doing this?’ I’m at a stage where I want the next movie to work. “
Saif Ali Khan talks Kartavya’s hasty release and cliffhanger ending
Talking about Kartavya, Saif said, “Kartavya was lucky that Red Chili Peppers gave it to Netflix because it was actually completed three years ago. It would have felt fresher if it had been released while it was being made. We also discussed changes to the ending. I remember writing it because we both felt that the villain should face consequences and be arrested. If we work just a little harder, this might happen. But for some reason, these things happen and we just let it go. “
Saif Ali Khan admits no one insists on change
Expressing his regrets about the film, Saif said, “Looking back, everyone saw it but no one insisted that this change was necessary. Almost all the feedback I received from friends and well-wishers was that they liked the film but they felt that the villain should be brought to justice. Maybe that was Pulkit’s point. It was more realistic.”
Saif Ali Khan’s on-screen villain escapes
Saurabh Dwivedi plays the main villain in the film. Nonetheless, in the finale, Saif Ali Khan’s character seeks revenge for the death of his brother and sister-in-law by killing his own father, the man responsible. It’s worth noting that by the end of the movie, the main villain walks away without facing any consequences.