Saif Ali Khan - Hugh Jackman of India
- IndiaGlitz, [Monday,June 28 2010]
Seeing his Âole ole days, one would have hardly thought that this Pataudi Prince will become a style icon some day. Now over the years Saif Ali Khan has established himself brilliantly as one of the star Khans of B-town. The actor has not only won acclaims for his varied roles in films, but also for being the face of different brands. Besides, Saif has attracted foreign filmmakers as well. HereÂs is one of them, a noted UK based director, who wants to make a film with Saif Ali Khan.
Jon Harris director of the film ÂThe Descent 2 and renowned editor of half a dozen films like ÂThe PondÂ, ÂEden LakeÂ, ÂStardustÂ, ÂSnatchÂ, ÂKick-Ass and soon to be release ÂX-Men: First Class has unique relationship with Bollywood. Jon Harris had earlier worked on critically acclaimed film ÂBeing Cyrus directed by Homi Adajania and starring Saif Ali Khan as the editor of the film.
Recently while giving interviews for the promotion of the film ÂThe Descent 2Â he was asked a question one actor with whom he would like to work with and why. To this Jon Harris quickly replied, ÂSaif Ali Khan. I havenÂt met him but I loved his role in a film for which I was an editor. The film is called Being Cyrus and my friend Homi told me that it was a critically acclaimed movie in India. I am looking forward to work with the actor if get an opportunity.Â
Quizzing more about the actor the director replied, ÂHe has this unique feature he can look young at the same time mature. I would have loved to cast him in this horror film but unfortunately the story had no male actors in a prominent role and it was a sequel so there had to be continuation. I look at him as the Wolverine i.e. Hugh Jackman of India and am really looking forward to direct him as soon as I get a green signal for my next projects as director.