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Agent Vinod failed due to interference from Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor, claims co-star | Bollywood News

Agent Vinod failed due to interference from Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor, claims co-star | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 5, 2026 03:11 PM IST When Saif Ali Khan joined hands with Sriram Raghavan to make Agent Vinod, it was expected to become the biggest film of the year. Instead, it sank as soon as it released. Even the director himself described the film as a “headache” a few years later. In a new interview, one of the cast members of the film, actor Lalit Parimoo, said that the main cause behind the film’s failure was the interference from the lead actors, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. He shared that Sriram also spoke about the interference that ultimately led to a subpar movie. Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor’s interference in the film In a chat with Siddharth Kannan, Lalit Parimoo was asked the reason as to why Agent Vinod did not work and he said, “I think the main reason was that there was too much interference from the stars – Saif and Kareena. The way Sriram wanted to make that film, he couldn’t make it that way. He was …

Saif Ali Khan was rejected for Parineeta by Vidhu Vinod Chopra: ‘You haven’t faced pain’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan was rejected for Parineeta by Vidhu Vinod Chopra: ‘You haven’t faced pain’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiMay 15, 2026 04:46 PM IST Saif Ali Khan, for a large part of his career, was known as the ‘metro-sexual’ hero who often played romantic roles set in urban areas. Of course, he broke the clutter with films like Omkara, but regardless, a lot of filmmakers were wary of casting him in certain kinds of roles, and one such film was Parineeta. In a recent interview, Saif shared that producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra was not very keen in casting him in Parineeta as he believed that he did not have “that pain” that was required to play that role. In a chat with SHOWSHA, Saif described Vinod as an “amazingly encouraging” person and said, “He was making Parineeta and he said that he wanted to cast somebody else. He gave me a story about how that person’s (the other actor that he wanted to cast) career hadn’t worked out the way he wanted it to so he has pain and you don’t have that pain. So he thought he was better.” …

Saif Ali Khan reveals son Taimur’s blunt question about his career and the secret to Bollywood’s work-life balance

Saif Ali Khan reveals son Taimur’s blunt question about his career and the secret to Bollywood’s work-life balance

For quite some time now, there has been an active discussion within the film industry about work–life balance and how many hours one should devote to a project. Recently, actor Saif Ali Khan spoke about the issue while appearing on a podcast hosted by his sister, Soha Ali Khan, alongside her husband, actor Kunal Kemmu. During the conversation, Saif shared how the topic had even come up in a discussion with his son. “’How much long are you planning to do this for?’ Which is something Tim (Taimur Ali Khan, his son) also asked me recently. I said I don’t know, as long as I can! Forever, it is my job! But they are like, ‘No!’” ‘It is possible to achieve work-life balance’ Saif went on to say that achieving work–life balance in the film industry is possible, citing examples from his own circle. “It is possible, and it helps if one is successful. I can name a few people, colleagues and friends of mine in this industry who have balanced it well. They start …

Saif Ali Khan is all for pay parity, but believes that those ‘putting people in seats’ should be paid more: ‘Economics work in a certain way’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan is all for pay parity, but believes that those ‘putting people in seats’ should be paid more: ‘Economics work in a certain way’ | Bollywood News

5 min readNew DelhiMar 7, 2026 04:55 PM IST Pay parity has long been a subject of debate in the Indian film industry, with many actors and filmmakers weighing in on the gap between what male and female stars earn. Speaking about the issue on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, Saif Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu explained that remuneration is largely driven by box office economics and audience demand rather than gender. During the conversation, Saif said that actors of similar stature should ideally receive equal pay, but the industry’s payment structure is deeply tied to the ability to draw audiences to theatres. Saif Ali Khan on pay parity in Indian cinema Saif Ali Khan said, “If the actors are of equal stature, they should be paid the same amount. But I also feel the economics work in a certain way. If you are putting people in seats in the theatre, you get paid accordingly. Everyone understands that relationship.” He added that the system isn’t meant to favour one gender over another, but rather reflects an …

Irresponsible Saif Ali Khan wouldn’t turn up on set

Irresponsible Saif Ali Khan wouldn’t turn up on set

When Saif Ali Khan was to make his debut in the movies in the early 1990s, the film industry was quite keen to take him on. However, the actor was fired from his debut film Bekhudi, which also starred Kajol. Saif later made his debut with Parampara, but the baggage of Bekhudi followed him around for a while. The actor has previously said that director Rahul Rawail fired him from the film because of a condition – break up with his girlfriend or do the film. Saif had then said that he chose to leave the film. However, more than three decades later, Rahul has shared his side of the story. He revealed that he fired Saif because the newcomer was ‘irresponsible’ and wouldn’t show up for the shoot. The director also spoke about Kumar Gaurav’s debut film Love Story, which was ghost directed by him, and said that it was actor Rajendra Kumar who ruined his son’s career. Excerpts: Rahul, it’s 45 years of your blockbuster Love Story, why didn’t you take credit as …

Saif Ali Khan was ‘worried’ about kids Sara and Ibrahim’s Islamic roots after divorce with Amrita Singh: ‘Never compelled her to convert’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan was ‘worried’ about kids Sara and Ibrahim’s Islamic roots after divorce with Amrita Singh: ‘Never compelled her to convert’ | Bollywood News

Even after years of parting ways, Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan’s love story and marriage remains a topic of discussion among their fans. The fact that their 12-year age gap caught eyeballs — with Saif being 12 years younger than the Naam actor — was considered an anomaly at the time. Not just that, their different religious identities were also questioned. Amrita was born to a Muslim socialite mother, Rukhsana Sultana, and a Punjabi Jat Sikh father, an army officer named Shivinder Singh Virk, while Saif Ali Khan came from the royal Pataudi family. While Saif’s mother and veteran actor Sharmila Tagore had converted to Islam after marrying his father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, in an old interaction, the Dil Chahta Hai actor admitted that he never forced his first wife to convert to Islam. But what actually happened on their nikaah day, and how their different religious identities confused their daughter Sara Ali Khan, is something that still intrigues many. Let’s find out. Saif came to Amrita’s house for dinner date, never left …

Saif Ali Khan was humiliated by aunt for dancing at wedding; says Portugal gigs feel better than Haryana: ‘Shouldn’t be too close’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan was humiliated by aunt for dancing at wedding; says Portugal gigs feel better than Haryana: ‘Shouldn’t be too close’ | Bollywood News

Many top actors were recently seen performing at the viral wedding in Udaipur, with names like Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh and Janhvi Kapoor taking the stage. At another high-profile wedding, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan were seen dancing with the bride and groom. While several A-list actors continue to perform at weddings, Saif Ali Khan has largely stayed away from such gigs. In a recent interaction, Saif spoke about his decision, clarifying that while he does not judge actors who dance at weddings, he admitted that such performances no longer suit him or his age. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Saif shared that he did not mind dancing at weddings when he was younger. However, coming from a royal family, he recalled being once humiliated by his aunt for performing at a wedding within the same social circle. He said, “I was dancing at a wedding once in Bombay and my aunt, my father’s sister, who is quite a regal lady, came backstage, and said, ‘Don’t tell me you are dancing at this wedding’. …

Saif Ali Khan says he’s still ‘frightened’ by the thought of being ‘bedridden forever’ after knife attack: ‘Had lost feeling in my leg’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan says he’s still ‘frightened’ by the thought of being ‘bedridden forever’ after knife attack: ‘Had lost feeling in my leg’ | Bollywood News

Earlier this year, a frightening incident unfolded at Saif Ali Khan’s residence when an intruder broke into the house. The situation escalated when the actor confronted the intruder, leading to a violent struggle in which Saif sustained multiple injuries, including wounds to his neck and spine. Fortunately, he survived and made a swift recovery. Now, Saif has opened up about surviving the knife attack in a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India. Reflecting on how close the incident came to altering his life permanently, he said, “I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to have gotten away with it the way I did, because it was very close. There was a nick to my spinal cord, and that could have led to paralysis, because I had lost feeling in my leg for a while. And that concept of being bedridden forever, or being paralysed, is frightening, and still frightens me. So I don’t know if that means I’ve changed, but I’m appreciative that I am healthy, and that keeps me grateful.” He further added that he …

Saif Ali Khan was humiliated by aunt for dancing at wedding; says Portugal gigs feel better than Haryana: ‘Shouldn’t be too close’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan makes bold real-estate move, procures commercial offices in Mumbai worth Rs 30.75 crore | Bollywood News

Following the trend of Bollywood stars investing in real estate for long-term benefits, actor Saif Ali Khan has now put some more skin in the game. The Dil Chahta Hai actor has just bought two office spaces in Mumbai, which, according to reports, are worth Rs 30.75 crore. This further diversifies his portfolio, as the property has presumably been procured for the purpose of renting it out. According to reports by HT, the total area of these two offices is a combined 5,681 square feet. They are located in the Kanakia Wallstreet, which is a commercial office complex in Andheri, Mumbai. The offices, which also come with six designated parking spots, were bought from Apiore Pharmaceuticals, which is a US-based company. The documents were accessed by a real estate advisory firm called Volney. The stamp duty was worth Rs 1.84 crore, while the registration fees for the same cost Rs 60k. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan announces ‘affordable’ property in Dubai worth Rs 4,000 crore, says his mother would have been proud: ‘Dekho papa ki …

‘Saif Ali Khan, who?’: Shah Rukh Khan ‘lashed’ out when he was told Saif could replace him in Yes Boss, decided to walk out of the film | Bollywood News

‘Saif Ali Khan, who?’: Shah Rukh Khan ‘lashed’ out when he was told Saif could replace him in Yes Boss, decided to walk out of the film | Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan was starting to gain a foothold in the Hindi film industry in the 1990s and one of his earliest successes, Baazigar, produced by Ratan Jain, put him on the map. This film started a solid partnership between the actor and producer as they then collaborated on Yes Boss, Badshah and Josh, and later, Jain was even a co-producer on Main Hoon Na. However, there was a time, just before the filming of Yes Boss, when tensions ran so high that Shah Rukh vowed to never work with him again. Ratan recalled the altercation in a recent conversation with TV9 Bharatvarsh and shared that the incident happened when he, and director Aziz Mirza, were trying to sign SRK for Yes Boss. “Aziz said if Shah Rukh doesn’t want to do the film, we will make it with somebody else. And while talking to Shah Rukh, I ended up saying, ‘If you don’t want to do it, I will make it with Saif.’ That was a huge mistake, I don’t know how it slipped …