Saif Ali Khan had to apologize to Taimur for making him watch this Bollywood movie. 'He started giving me a look'
Saif Ali Khan recently shared a light-hearted moment involving his son Taimur, who gave him a disapproving look after watching Adipurush, prompting Saif to apologize. Despite the film's grand ambitions, Adipurush faced widespread criticism for its poor visuals and weak execution. Saif's candid anecdote, shared during promotions for his latest film Jewel Thief, added a humorous touch to the film's continued backlash and highlighted the grounded nature of his family life.
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Saif Ali Khan recently shared a humorous yet revealing moment with his son Taimur that highlighted the continuing discourse surrounding the 2023 mythological film Adipurush. In a candid conversation with co-star Jaideep Ahlawat on Netflix India's YouTube channel, Saif recalled showing his son the film — only to be met with a look of disappointment.'I just showed him Adipurush recently. Then, after a while, he started giving me a look. Then I said, 'Yeah, sorry.' He said, 'It's okay.' He forgave me.' The actor's ability to laugh at the situation while acknowledging the criticism reflects a broader sentiment felt by many after the film's release.Directed by Om Raut and intended as a modern cinematic retelling of the Ramayana, Adipurush starred Prabhas as Raghava (Ram), Kriti Sanon as Janaki (Sita), and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh (Ravana). Despite high expectations and a substantial production budget, the film faced intense criticism for its visual effects, dialogues, and narrative execution. Audiences were particularly disappointed with how the beloved epic was adapted, with many expressing that the film failed to capture the emotion, scale, and reverence associated with the source material.The backlash was swift and widespread, making Adipurush one of the most discussed — and derided — films of the year. Despite its star-studded cast, it struggled to make a lasting impression, and its shortcomings became a frequent subject of memes and social commentary.During the same interview, Jaideep Ahlawat asked Saif whether his children, Taimur and Jeh, grasp the reality of their parents being major film stars. Saif responded by recounting an incident from Taimur's school play, where the child admitted, 'Mujhe bohot darr lagta hai Abba. Logo ke saamne mujhe dialogue nahi bolne hai.'Saif recalled how someone complimented Taimur on his ability to speak lines so confidently, but he added that he hopes his children understand their parents are regular, grounded individuals despite the fame. 'It is a lovely job and you should not take yourself too seriously,' he concluded.While Adipurush might not be Saif's proudest cinematic moment, the actor continues to explore new projects. His latest film, Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, co-starring Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor, premiered on Netflix on April 25.Though the film has not received overwhelmingly positive reviews — with some critics calling it underwhelming and even forgettable — the camaraderie between Saif and his co-stars, including lighthearted stories like Taimur asking Jaideep if he was the 'producer' of Jaane Jaan, adds a personal touch to the film's promotion.
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