Over the years, Saif Ali Khan has given the Indian film industry several cinematic gems. He has worked through different genres and aced in all, but the charm he brings to rom-coms is unmatched. And speaking of his rom-coms, one of his highly loved movies, ‘Salaam Namaste’ has turned 20 years old. On this occasion, as we connected with the actor, Saif Ali Khan walked down memory lane and shared all the beautiful anecdotes.
Saif Ali Khan on 20 years of ‘Salaam Namaste’
“My memory has become nicely selective; there is a lot I don’t remember, but I remember a lot about ‘Salaam Namaste.’ There was something very new and energetic about the time and the vibe on set that we got on the film,” said Saif before adding, “I’m very proud of the film. Like a lot of work I did, it was a bit ahead of its time!! I don’t think it was a widely accepted idea ( live-in relationships). But it was a film full of banter and fun.”In addition to the storyline and performances, the movie is loved for its locations. Shot in Australia, the film captured the natural beauty at its best. Speaking about the same, Saif shared, “The locations were beautiful. I still remember walking and jogging on a winter beach. It was freezing, and we were in the water shooting like it was summer, and listening to ‘California Dreamin’.” “We shot all over Melbourne. We stayed in rented apartments. We were cooking for ourselves a lot of the time. Super fun,” recalled the actor.
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Saif and Preity’s chemistry in the movie hit different. Their personal camaraderie translated well on the big screen. “P.Z. and I have done lots of work and shows, and I adore her,” said Saif, highlighting their bond. “She attended my wedding, and we go way back. We don’t see each other as much as I would like, but I’m very fond of her and her husband. She is an indelible part of my career and life in films, and I do smile and laugh when I think of her,” quoted the actor.
Saif Ali Khan’s take on live-in relationships
Last but not least, the conversation ended with the actor sharing his personal opinion on the whole concept of live-in relationships. He said, “I think people should be free to do what they want. But I understand some parts of the world are more old-fashioned and traditional than others. So it all depends.”
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