Actor Saif Ali Khan recently dropped some interesting advice about working alongside your wife or girlfriend. It’s a hot topic, especially since he’s shared the screen many times with his own wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan. Saif has been reflecting on his career, and he also opened up about some regrets from his early days in the film industry.
Right now, Saif is busy filming his new movie, “Haivaan.” He’s working with Akshay Kumar, and it’s a big reunion for them. While on set, Saif took a moment to chat about his professional journey and personal philosophies.
A Look Back at Early Career Regrets
In a chat with Esquire India, Saif remembered what his career felt like when it first started. He said people often told him he was lucky to get so many chances. However, he felt he missed out on the really good films being made at that time. He wasn’t often cast in the main lead roles. Instead, he found himself playing more second lead parts. This changed later, though, as he began trying out more diverse characters.
Why Competition Makes Him Better
Saif explained that healthy competition on set really helps him grow as an actor. He believes his best work comes out when he tries new things and improvises with his co-stars. It’s this drive for improvement that led him to his surprising advice. He stated that this is why he thinks it’s not a good idea to work with your wife or girlfriend. He said this even though he has indeed worked with Kareena many times. But he firmly believes mixing personal relationships with professional work, especially with wives and girlfriends, isn’t ideal for performance.
Saif and Kareena’s Box Office Record
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan have shared the screen in several films. Their joint projects include ‘LOC Kargil’, ‘Omkara’, ‘Tashan’, ‘Kurbaan’, and ‘Agent Vinod’. Despite their star power, this on-screen pairing never really found big success at the box office. Almost all their movies together, except for ‘Omkara’, didn’t do well financially. Even in ‘Omkara’, Kareena wasn’t actually paired opposite Saif; she acted with Ajay Devgn. This history might just be the personal experience backing Saif’s recent advice.
What’s Next for Saif?
On the work front, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in the Netflix film ‘Jewel Thief’. That movie got mixed reviews from critics. Currently, he is focused on shooting ‘Haivaan’. This film is a special one, as it brings him back together with Akshay Kumar after nearly 17 years. Priyadarshan is directing the project. Besides Saif and Akshay, the film also features Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar in important roles.