“Haiwaan” commitment display Akshay Kumar It’s one of his darkest roles in recent years, but the actor is barely in the film. film producer priyadarshan It has now been revealed that Akshay Kumar was not his original choice to play the villain. bobby del is his first choice as an opponent, and Akshaye Khanna and Sunil Shetty This was also considered before the “Welcome to the Jungle” actor unexpectedly stepped into the project. The director also shared why the upcoming film is so different from his recent string of comedies.
Bobby Deol is Priyadarshan’s first choice for ‘Haiwaan’
In an interview with Mid-day, Priyadarshan revealed that Bobby Deol was the first actor he approached to play the villain. Saif Ali Khan. Recalling the casting process, the filmmaker said, “When I first narrated the film to Saif, he asked me who would play the villain. I found Bobby Deol and he wasn’t happy with his role, but I can’t blame him for that. I thought of Akshaye Khanna and told him that I wanted to tell him a story. He invited me to meet him. I thought if he said no, I would go to Sunil Shetty. “The director explained that several actors were considered before finally choosing Akshay Kumar for the role.
How Akshay Kumar landed his role in Haiwaan
According to Priyadarshan, the casting took an unexpected turn when he was working with Akshay Kumar on Bhooth Bangla. Before meeting Akshay Khanna, the filmmaker casually mentioned “Haiwaan” to Akshay, who immediately showed interest in playing the villain.Priyadarshan recalled: “[Before I met Akshaye]I accidentally mentioned this film to Akshay while we were shooting for Bhooth Bangla. When I told him the story, he told me, ‘Why can’t I make this movie? ‘”Initially, the director did not envision Akshay playing the role as it was in stark contrast to the actor’s recent on-screen image.He explained, “Akshay loved this character. While we were shooting, Saif told me, ‘Akshay has given me the greatest gift by playing this character who is going against me’.”
Priyadarshan wants to break Akshay’s recent image
In the same interview, Priyadarshan admitted that he did not initially envision Akshay Kumar as the villain in the film as audiences have recently associated the superstar with light-hearted, comedy-driven roles. However, Akshay’s passion for portraying dark characters convinced the filmmakers that he was the right choice. The role marks a big change for the actor, who will play a tough antagonist opposite Saif Ali Khan.
Priyadarshan clarifies, ‘Haiwaan’ is not a comedy
While Priyadarshan has a reputation for directing blockbuster comedies, the filmmaker clarifies that Haiwaan belongs to a completely different genre.He said: “Some people think of ‘Havaan’ as a comedy, but it is not. It is about the cat-and-mouse game between the hunter and the prey. I am returning to an action thriller after 16 years and it is one of the most exciting films I have ever made.”The director believes the film will showcase a fresh side to his filmmaking while delivering an intense action thriller experience.
About “The Bay”
Haiwaan stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles, and Priyadarshan reunites with both actors. In the recently released preview poster, the two people’s images are rough and intense, suggesting a high-stakes battle between the protagonist and his opponent.Unlike Priyadarshan’s recent comedies, Haiwaan is pitched as a smart action thriller that revolves around a tense cat-and-mouse chase between hunter and prey. The film is expected to showcase Akshay Kumar in one of the most unconventional roles, playing a menacing antagonist, while Saif Ali Khan plays the opposite role. Haiwaan, with its dark tone and action-driven narrative, marks Priyadarshan’s return to the thriller genre after nearly 16 years.
