Firstpost At Waves- Netflix's 'Jewel Thief' actor Saif Ali Khan: 'The Mahabharata is the greatest story ever told, I'd like to...'

Saif Ali Khan has graced the WAVES Summit and is engaging in impactful conversations about the potential of Indian cinema, cultural impact, and growing connectivity across global platforms. In a recent conversation with Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, Saif Ali Khan opened up about his likeness of films, and shared what kinds of films and matter attracts him the most.

Saif Ali Khan stated, “I like historical films. Maybe films about other cultures, maybe Japanese. I am also very excited to see our culture on the big screens. The Mahabharata is the greatest story ever told, it’s one of our great epics. I also like to watch massive war scenes, bringing life, history, and a past that is related to books. I would like to see that kind of atmosphere in movies. And I feel the long-form streaming format is just perfect for it.”

Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan was recently seen in the Netflix release Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins. The actor played the role of a smooth-talking con-man who is hired by a mafia crime lord, Jaideep Ahlawat, to steal the elusive diamond, The African Red Sun. Ever since the film landed on OTT, the audience showered immense love and appreciation on Saif’s acting brilliance and natural screen presence. Now, they are eager to see more of him on the screens!