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Kookie Gulati on giving Saif Ali Khan’s Jewel Thief a Bollywood spin

Kookie Gulati on giving Saif Ali Khan’s Jewel Thief a Bollywood spin

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Gloss, style, and scale are not lacking in Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, but many feel the Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat-led crime caper has neither the smarts nor the taut storytelling expected of the genre. Kookie Gulati, who has helmed the Netflix film with Robbie Grewal, isn’t perturbed by the audience’s mixed reactions. The director shares that he was brought on board by producers Siddharth and Mamta Anand to design it as a “commercial entertainer”, a count he has delivered on. “At some point in the shoot, they realised that they wanted it to be more of a Bollywood commercial entertainer with glamour and songs. The makers thought I could bring that to the film. That’s when I took over from Robbie, who had other commitments that were overlapping with the shoot. If I came on board, I had to make it mine. [We] added three more songs. I also rewrote parts of the script, and shot many action pieces, including Jaideep and Saif’s confrontation.” Kookie Gulati Jewel Thief sees Saif Ali Khan …

Jewel Thief joins Bollywood’s continuing struggle to make a good heist film | Bollywood News

Jewel Thief joins Bollywood’s continuing struggle to make a good heist film | Bollywood News

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It’s sacrilege that Jewel Thief, starring Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor, shares its name with perhaps the most iconic heist film ever made in India, Vijay Anand’s Jewel Thief. The OG Jewel Thief, whose cast included Dev Anand, Ashok Kumar, Vyajayanthimala and Tanuja, blended characteristics of a conventional heist film with elements of a crime thriller. As I watched the new Jewel Thief, which is strangely both loud and lackluster, I couldn’t help but wonder why Bollywood has not been able to make a crackling heist story. A stylish, slick entertainer like an Ocean’s 11, or an intense, violent interpretation like Reservoir Dogs. While we have made remakes like Kaante, or taken inspiration from Hollywood films like Fast and Furious for the Dhoom series, there are very few Bollywood heist films that are rooted in an Indian milieu or have relatable characters and motivations. There are a few exceptions, like Aankhen (2002), which was based on the Gujarati play Aandhlo Pato and Special 26, which was based on an actual …

Saif Ali Khan says he ‘hated’ himself on first day of Jewel Thief shoot: ‘Sometimes I don’t know what I’m doing’ | Bollywood

Saif Ali Khan says he ‘hated’ himself on first day of Jewel Thief shoot: ‘Sometimes I don’t know what I’m doing’ | Bollywood

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Apr 29, 2025 06:14 AM IST Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, featuring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, has debuted on Netflix. Saif discussed his challenging first day of shooting. Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat starrer Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins recently released on Netflix. Produced by filmmaker Siddharth Anand, the high-octane heist drama also stars Kunal Kapoor and Nikita Dutta in pivotal roles. After the film’s release, the actor recently sat for an interview with IMDb and shared his experience about the shooting of the film and behind-the-scenes shenanigans. Saif Ali Khan talks about why he hated himself on the first day of shoot of Jewel Thief: The Heist begins. The film released on April 25 on Netflix(PTI) (Also read: Jewel Thief movie review: Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat’s heist thriller succeeds in stealing your time) ‘As usual, I hated my self,’ says Saif In a conversation with IMDb, which also had Jaideep and Siddharth, Saif talked about how he hated himself on the first day of the film’s shooting. “I remember my …

Jewel Thief Ending Explained: Saif Ali Khan aka Rehan Roy or Jaideep Ahlawat’s Rajan Aulakh- who finally gets the African gem, Red Sun?

Jewel Thief Ending Explained: Saif Ali Khan aka Rehan Roy or Jaideep Ahlawat’s Rajan Aulakh- who finally gets the African gem, Red Sun?

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Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat’s Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins was released last week on April 25. The heist film follows the chase for a Rs. 500 crore African gem, Red Sun. Ahlawat’s Rajan Aulakh appoints Khan’s Rehan Roy to steal the precious gem, but they end up outdoing each other. Eventually, who wins it in the end? Here is the detailed climax explained.   After the first failed attempt to steal the Red Sun, Rehan asks Rajan for another opportunity. This time, the heist is carried out inside a plane — the civilian flight from Mumbai to London, with Prince Gamunu (Peter Muxka Manuel) of Africa and the Red Sun onboard. While Rehan hijacks the private jet, Rehan, Rajan, Farah (Nikita Dutta), and Salim Misty (Shaji Chaudhary) board the same flight and threaten the pilot to land the plane in the middle of Istanbul. Rehan and Rajan successfully escape Inspector Vikram Patel (Kunal Kapoor) and the Turkish police through a tunnel, retrieving the gem from the locked safe. After this, Rajan not only hands over …

Saif Ali Khan says he hated himself on the first day of Jewel Thief shoot, was ‘nervous and lost’: ‘I don’t know what I’m doing sometimes’ | Bollywood News

Saif Ali Khan says he hated himself on the first day of Jewel Thief shoot, was ‘nervous and lost’: ‘I don’t know what I’m doing sometimes’ | Bollywood News

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Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat’s Jewel Thief- The Heist Begins released on Netflix recently. The action heist thriller, produced by Siddharth Anand, is based on a battle surrounding a diamond heist. In a recent interview with IMDb, Saif, Jaideep, and Siddharth sharing their experience of filming the movie. During the conversation, the Agent Vinod actor revealed that he ‘hated himself’ on the first day of shoot. Talking about the first day of shooting, Saif mentioned that he felt ‘nervous’ and ‘lost’. “I remember my first day, it was very late at night. We started at 1AM. I would finish at about 5AM as the light came up. It was the first time I met Jaideep. As usual, I hated myself because it was the first day. Sometimes to be honest, I don’t know what I’m doing. It takes a while to get used to it, I was a little nervous. A little tired. A little lost.” He added, “I was shooting with Jaideep sir’s dog in the movie and it’s a massive rottweiler. I …

POLL: Which Jaideep Ahlawat character on OTT is your favorite? Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins’ Rajan to Paatal Lok’s Hathi Ram Chaudhary; VOTE

POLL: Which Jaideep Ahlawat character on OTT is your favorite? Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins’ Rajan to Paatal Lok’s Hathi Ram Chaudhary; VOTE

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Jaideep Ahlawat is currently one of the most talented actors in Bollywood. He has gained a lot of appreciation for his work over the past few years especially in the OTT space. He was recently seen in Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins in the unique role of a crime lord. Pinkvilla is conducting a poll to allow the fans to choose their favorite Jaideep character on OTT. Check out the four options and vote to select your winner. Which Jaideep Ahlawat character on OTT is your favorite? Pinkvilla is conducting a poll to allow the fans to choose their favorite character played by Jaideep Ahlawat on OTT. Rajan Aulakh in Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins Hathi Ram Chaudhary from Paatal Lok 1. Rajan Aulakh in Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins  Jaideep Ahlawat has surprised the audience with his role in Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins. He plays Rajan, a crime lord, who teams up with Saif Ali Khan’s Rehan to steal a precious diamond. The film was released on Netflix on …

Jewel Thief: Saif Ali Khan’s switch flips on camera, says co-star Kunal Kapoor; ‘Tom Cruise might have some competition…’

Jewel Thief: Saif Ali Khan’s switch flips on camera, says co-star Kunal Kapoor; ‘Tom Cruise might have some competition…’

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Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, starring Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor in pivotal roles, started streaming on Netflix on April 25. Soon after the release, Kunal opened up about working with Saif, sharing how the actor switch-flips the moment the camera rolls. He also joked that with all the running scenes in the film, even Tom Cruise might find some serious competition. In a recent interview with Mid-Day, Kunal Kapoor discussed working with Saif Ali Khan, highlighting how the actor brings a light-hearted atmosphere to the set with his humor and wit. He added, “He can be laughing about something a few moments before the camera rolls and then be completely focused the next moment. It’s like a switch gets turned on.” The Jewel Thief actor also shared his experience working with Jaideep Ahlawat, mentioning that while he didn’t have many scenes with him, he admired his natural presence. He praised Jaideep for his effortless ability to just ‘be,’ both professionally and personally. Kunal also opened up on his role and …

Jewel Thief: Saif Ali Khan makes SHOCKING revelation about his 1st day on set with Jaideep Ahlawat; ‘It was the first time I…’

Jewel Thief: Saif Ali Khan makes SHOCKING revelation about his 1st day on set with Jaideep Ahlawat; ‘It was the first time I…’

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Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, featuring Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor, started streaming on Netflix on April 25. Now, Saif opened up about a shocking experience from the sets. Reflecting on his first day of shoot alongside Jaideep, he revealed it was the first time they met. He also confessed that he ‘hated’ himself on the first day, hinting that the beginning was much tougher than anticipated. In an interview with IMDb, Saif Ali Khan recalled his first day on the sets of Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins. He shared that shooting began at around 1 am and finished around 5 am.  The actor added, “It was the first time I met Jaideep. As usual, I hated myself because it was the first day. Sometimes, to be honest, I don’t know what I’m doing. I was a little nervous. A little tired. A little lost.” Saif also revealed that the emotional complexity of his role made him sign Jewel Thief. He described his character as a ‘rebellious guy’ who carved …

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, You Season 5 and L2: Empuraan: Top 7 new series, movies to watch on JioHotstar, Zee5, Netflix, and more

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, You Season 5 and L2: Empuraan: Top 7 new series, movies to watch on JioHotstar, Zee5, Netflix, and more

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Jewel Thief movie review: Saif Ali Khan`s heist drama is more of a snooze fest

Jewel Thief movie review: Saif Ali Khan`s heist drama is more of a snooze fest

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Jewel ThiefOn: NetflixDir: Kookie Gulati, Robbie GrewalCast: Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita DuttaRating: 2/5 When I first watched Dhoom 2 (2006), I knew I am a sucker for a good movie that’s packaged with rizzy leads, witty banter, suave villains, and a dollop of pizzazz! Since then, I have called this genre of movies Sexy Action. In the past few years, the one man who has cracked the formula is Siddharth Anand. His visuals are so sumptuous that one almost forgets to check the plot. Think of Hrithik Roshan’s entry sequence in War (2019). There is hardly anything else you would remember from that film. I wish the same could be said about Jewel Thief—The Heist Begins. Since smarts are hardly expected of the film, it should at least have been one of those breezy date-night viewings. Instead, Anand’s team—directors Robbie Grewal and Kookie Gulati—serve us a snooze fest. The faces are still gorgeous, but the story simply never soars! At one point in the film, I caught myself thinking, perhaps Anand shouldn’t have …