How did Saif Ali Khan get the role in Deora?
After the success of RRR, junior NTR’s next film is eagerly awaited. His much awaited film Deora is going to release this year. It will release in theaters on September 27. The trailer of the film was released on September 10, which has been receiving an amazing response. Janhvi Kapoor is going to make her debut in South with this film. This is also Saif Ali Khan’s Telugu debut film. During the trailer launch event of the film, Saif Ali Khan made many revelations about his role. Saif Ali Khan got this film because of Omkara, which was released 18 years ago. This was the same film in which he played the role of Langra Tyagi. This popular character is still loved even today. This was the reason why the makers of Deora signed Saif Ali Khan in the film.
Saif Ali Khan is playing an anti-hero in Deora Part 1. He’s not becoming a complete villain. Junior NTR and the film’s director Koratala Siva have finalized him for the film. Saif Ali Khan thanked Vishal Bharadwaj during the Mumbai event. In fact, he directed Omkara. Earlier, many names were floated for the role, but in the end Saif Ali Khan became the lame duck. This is the reason why after 18 years this role got him Deora.
How did Saif Ali Khan get Deora?
Saif Ali Khan was seen giving Omkara vibes at the Devara trailer launch event. Meanwhile, he said that his performance in Omkara is getting love even after 18 years. Junior NTR and Koratala Siva were also impressed with the role. Due to this, both chose him for the Telugu action film Devara.
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Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan also said that “I am very happy that Junior NTR and Koratala Shiv chose to play this character. He saw Omka and remembered. Thanked Vishal ji for this too. He further states that my role in Devara is not a complete villain, it is an anti-hero role, with many layers, which will be different from a straight villain. Also said that this is a very interesting character. There is a young version, an older version and crazy makeup.
Which role of Omkara impressed you?
A crime drama film was released in the year 2006, named – Omkara. The film was directed by Vishal Bharadwaj. Apart from Ajay Devgan, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi and Kareena Kapoor, many stars worked in this film. Saif Ali Khan played the role of Langra Tyagi in this film. But Vivek Oberoi wanted to play this role. Finally Saif was finalized for the role. He also impressed everyone. However, two more stars wanted to play the role. Junior NTR and Koratala Siva liked Saif Ali Khan’s role, then signed him for Deora.
