I'm interested in character, not star status: Saif Ali Khan

On the one hand, Saif's performance in the film 'Vikram Vedha' was highly praised, but on the other hand, the strange disguise he wore as Ravana in 'Adipurush' was severely criticized.

Saif Ali Khan is in news these days. Both good and bad. On the one hand, his film 'Vikram Vedha' was highly praised, on the other hand, his strange disguise as Ravana in 'Adipurush' was severely criticized.

'Vikram Vedha' is a remake of the South Indian film of the same name. Those who haven't seen the original film, got excited after seeing Saif-Hrithik Roshan's 'Vikram Vedha'. Saif may be senior, but Hrithik's star value is more weighty. The significant thing is that many viewers have liked Saif's acting and looks more than Hrithik. Made on a budget of 175 crores, 'Vikram Vedha' has collected 127 crores at the box office in the first eighteen days. So in short, the producers are not much to cheer about, nor to weep.

Saif has become a police officer in this film. He says, 'Actually, my manager told me that I should play the role of a police officer. When 'Vikram Vedha' was offered to me, I had no idea that this character would be so interesting. The real wonder is the script. Vikram is no angel. It has many flaws. I am very happy to do this gray character.'

Pushkar and Gayathri, who directed the original film, have also directed the Hindi remake. In the original film, Saifwala's role was R. Madhav has done. Says Saif, 'Madhav told me that you will enjoy working with Pushkar-Gayatri. That's what happened. Artists often understand what they want to do without being told. They are very gentle and intelligent people. They also have a lot of patience. I would love to work with him again.'

Saif 'Khan' is true, but he never got the status of Shahrukh-Aamir-Salman. Many people consider Saif as a superstar. Saif concludes by saying, 'Who doesn't like the word 'superstar' being used for themselves? But I don't like to play characters like 'Superstar'. I like to perform in character. I don't want to be a star and stay in the sky. Star status is a byproduct. That's why I don't give it much importance.'