Published 18:10 IST, January 31st 2020
Saif Ali Khan did not want Sara to be a part of 'Jawaani Jaaneman'; here's why
Saif Ali Khan in an interview with a news daily revealed the reason behind why he did not want his daughter Sara Ali Khan to be a part of 'Jawaani Jaaneman'.
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Saif Ali Khan's latest movie Jawaani Jaaneman has hit the theatres on January 31 and is receiving mixed responses at the box office so far. In the film, Saif Ali Khan can be seen essaying the role of a father. On the other hand, Pooja Bedi's daughter Alaya F, who has made her debut in this film, plays the role of Saif's daughter.
Earlier, speculations about Saif's real-life daughter Sara Ali Khan being approached to play the role were being made. However, later it was reported that Saif had asked Sara not to be a part of the film.
Here why Saif asked Sara not to be a part of Jawaani Jaaneman
According to an entertainment website, Saif had said that though his whole family is into movies, he does not want to cast anyone for these real-life roles. He also believes this film is about something else and he also added that the only time he would want to cast Sara only if he felt that she needed his help.
Saif Ali Khan, while speaking of Sara's trajectory said that her path should be different and she should be working with the people that she is currently working with. Later when Saif was asked if he wanted to share the screen space with Sara, he said that it depends on the role. Saif Ali Khan also said that people have offered him and Sara about five films which have not been done for some unknown reasons. Saif Ali Khan also feels that the film needs to be appealing to himself as well as Sara. Adding further, he said that when the two of them will work for a film, it would be something that will excite both of them.
18:10 IST, January 31st 2020