Saif Ali Khan has cleared the air after a viral clip from a Netflix India segment led many to believe he had apologised to his son, Taimur, for making him watch Adipurush. The clip, which featured Saif in conversation with actor Jaideep Ahlawat as part of Netflix’s Jewel Thief promotions, showed him recounting Taimur’s reaction to his performance—prompting social media chatter about the young boy’s alleged dislike of the film.
Now, Saif has set the record straight. “I apologised to him for being the evil villain in the film. I was growling and smashing everyone in sight! He said next time you should play the hero. I stand by all my films, and this one too,” the actor told Hindustan Times, putting an end to the speculation.
In Adipurush, a modern cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana, Saif played Lankesh—a character based on the mythological demon king Ravana—while Prabhas portrayed Lord Ram. Saif’s portrayal drew mixed responses from viewers, with some praising his bold approach while others critiqued the film’s creative liberties.
The actor’s clarification makes it evident that the conversation with Taimur was a light-hearted father-son moment rather than a serious critique of the film. Despite any social media buzz, Saif remains proud of his performance and his choices as an actor.
The moment has only added another dimension to the ongoing dialogue around Adipurush, showing the balance Saif strikes between being a dedicated actor and a doting father.