Saif says ‘the idea of heroism has broadened’; talks about working with Jaideep Ahlawat in Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins
Actor Saif Ali Khan, whose latest outing Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins recently dropped on OTT, says the idea of heroism in cinema is evolving. Discussing how the portrayal of heroes has evolved over time, Saif agrees there’s a shift in the narrative and audience expectations. “While it (the idea of heroism) may not have changed completely, it has certainly broadened in the way that you find heroic things in even things that flawed people do and that’s more interesting,” the 54-year-old says, adding, “I’m happy it’s happening because it’s a sign of evolution of character and audience.” A still from Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins The actor explains that layered characters resonate more deeply with the audiences: “None of us are perfect in our lives, we all have good moments and bad moments, and if you can capture those things, it makes it so much more powerful than having a one-note kind of character who’s like this godlike angel who never does anything wrong, which is how it’s been in the West and with …









