Saif Ali Khan On Performing His Own Action Scenes In Haiwaan: 'Room Had Broken Glass Everywhere, It Was Exhausting'

Saif Ali Khan is set to reprise his role in the upcoming film Haiwaan, which is packed with action sequences that have taken a toll on the actor's physical wellbeing. In a recent interview, Saif discussed the grueling process of performing his own action scenes, revealing that the film's director, Priyadarshan, kept many details of the plot under wraps.

The actor's character, who is visually impaired and trained in martial arts, undergoes a brutal beating and torture before ultimately fighting back. Saif explained that the scene's intensity was heightened by the fact that all the action was performed without extensive reliance on visual effects or body doubles. The room featured broken glass everywhere due to smashed photo frames and cupboards, making the sequence very raw and physically exhausting for the actor.

He admitted that the intensity of the scene was beyond his initial expectations, causing him to lie down for two days afterward. Despite not undergoing extensive training for the sequence, Saif did rehearse some moves with the stunt director, Silva, before filming. While there were minor injuries during the shoot, the action sequence successfully conveyed the desired impact of the plot, with Saif praising Silva's masterful choreography.

Haiwaan marks Saif's first collaboration with director Priyadarshan and reunites him with Akshay Kumar after an 18-year hiatus.