Saif Ali Khan Interview: Omkara Memories Return Before Kartavya Release

Saif Ali Khan Interview: Saif Ali Khan is back in the heartland with his new cop drama Kartavya, which has reminded many fans and journalists of his earlier role in Omkara. Let’s know more about it.

Saif Ali Khan Interview: Actor Recalls His Antagonist ‘Langda Tyagi’ Role in Omkara

Saif Ali Khan Langda Tyagi: In Vishal Bhardwaj's well-known adaptation of Shakespeare, Saif played the gangster Langda Tyagi, a role that many still see as his best.

In a recent interview, Saif said this performance helped him move past doubts from both the industry and the audience.

Saif Ali Khan reflected on his time working on Omkara, which came out in July 2006 and is often called one of the best Hindi adaptations of Shakespeare.

Saif Ali Khan Omkara: A Film Adapted From Othello

The film retells Othello in the political setting of Uttar Pradesh. Ajay Devgn played the lead, while Saif's character, Langda Tyagi, was based on the villain Iago.

The cast also featured Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, and Konkona Sen Sharma. Saif thanked Vishal Bhardwaj for trusting him with the role.

“Everyone was doubtful, but he was very kind and supportive and helped me with the dialogues.

‘’I did a lot of homework. I was on holiday in the Maldives, people were like, 'Why don't you rehearse in the heartland?'

Saif Ali Khan said while he was in Maldives, he read the script under an umbrella, and kept rehearsing for his lines, before he returned.

Saif Ali Khan Negative Role Omkara: ‘’The Film Has Done So Much For Me’’, Says Actor

Saif Ali Khan Interview: In Omkara, Saif who played the negative role Langda Tyagi, earned him praises and even became recipient of Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

He said that both the role and the positive feedback helped him gain acceptance in the industry, and he still feels the benefits today.

Expressing his gratitude for the film, he also added that his performance made filmmakers realise his excellence in playing different characters, something they had never expected.

They've said, 'Okay, if he's done that, then he can do this.' I enjoy playing roles like this in Kartavya, which is different from Omkara but still grounded and very different from who I am.

That's what acting is about. It's great to be able to use your own accent and body language and show people you can be different,” Saif added.

Saif Ali Khan Latest News: Actor All Set for His New Release Kartavya

Kartavya is directed by Pulkit, who is known for Bhakshak, and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment.

Star Cast of Kartavya

Besides Saif Ali Khan who plays the cop in his upcoming film Kartavya, the other ensemble cast include

• Sanjay Mishra
• Saurabh Dwivedi
• Zakir Hussain
• Manish Chaudhari
• Rasika Dugal

When Will Kartavya Release?

Kartavya is expected to hit the screens on 15th May on Friday. It will be released on Netflix. Watch this scene from the film.

Saif Ali Khan Bollywood Career: Must-Watch Films

Saif Ali Khan might not be a part of the trinity of popular Khans, Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir, but this Khan has defined that when it comes to his acting craft, he is confident in doing all kinds of roles.

​His negative portrayal of Langda Tyagi in Omkara is one example; no filmmaker had imagined he would nail it.

​The transition we see in Saif’s diverse roles today was not during his younger days in the 90s, when he used to play rom-com roles.

​However, with performances in Omkara, Go, Goa, Gone, Ek Haseena Thi, Laal Kaptaan, and Tanhaji (in a negative role), he successfully emerged from the cocooned image we all had.

​The versatility and depth he now brings to his character are praiseworthy. Saif started his career in Parampara (1993) and went on to act in more films, with some hits and flops.

​Glancing at one of his must-watch films in the 90s, and current ones are