Saif Ali Khan has his plate full with various projects ranging from diverse genres. Saif, who has just wrapped up the shoot for his upcoming film'Chef', a remake of the English film of the same name, is all set to shoot for his next, 'Kalakaandi'.
Talking about his next, which was initially titled, 'Kalagandi', Saif said, " Our legal department contended that the earlier title,'Kalagandi' was a little rude, even naughty. 'Kalakaandi' with its slightly Maharashtrian twang, talks about the many kaands that go on here, the mix-ups and the snafus. We’re currently working on the music and after seeing the film, one of the coolest I’ve done, I’ve started loving the city even more. It’s the city of hope, of dreams and opportunities for young people struggling to make a name, place and life for themselves alongside the rich and the famous."
When quizzed about his character, Rileen, the actor said, "It’s a weird name but then it’s a weird script." Talking about the character, Saif revealed that Rileen is a straitlaced banker, who has done no wrong and learns that he has cancer and not long to live.
Saif further added, "His brother is getting married and at his party, Rileen pops acid that one of the guys there offers him, and it turns out to be the best night of his life as he interacts with two mafia guys (played by Deepak Dobriyal and Vijay Raaz) and an upwardly mobile couple (Kunaal Roy Kapur and Sobhita Dhulipala) who’re dating but the girl is set to fly off to the US for further studies and this could mean the end for them.”
When asked if preparing for a character like Rileen was difficult, Said quips, "Nothing really, I was pretty much playing myself, right down to the Hindi-English dialogue. Unless it was recalling what it was like tripping on acid as a teenager.unlike Rileen I have no regrets, I’ve lead an unrestricted, carefree existence."
A film that showcases Mumbai's diversity through three different stories encompassing three different sections of society, their different lifestyle, attitudes and even language. Signing off, Saif concluded, "If Dil Chahta Hai cracked the surface of reality and normality, then Kalakaandi celebrates it.”
