Updated September 27th, 2019 at 23:09 IST

'Laal Kaptaan': Things Saif Ali Khan had to do to play a Naga Sadhu

Actor Saif Ali Khan is playing a Naga Sadhu in the upcoming Navdeep Singh-directorial 'Laal Kaptaan' which is scheduled to hit the theatres on October 18

Reported by: Shreshtha Chaudhury
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The film Laal Kaptaan starring Saif Ali Khan in the lead role has been creating a lot of buzz among netizens since the release of the first and somewhat cryptic poster. Recently, the makers of the film unveiled its trailer, and the masses gave the fiery look of Saif Ali Khan a huge thumbs-up. Navdeep Singh is the director of the film. The makers of Laal Kaptaan have now revealed the much-anticipated trailer. The intense trailer depicts Saif Ali Khan as a vengeful Naga Sadhu. This has further raised the excitement of the fans.

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Saif in a never-before-seen avatar 

The trailer shows Saif Ali Khan talking about the irony of life and death. As a fiery Naga Sadhu, Saif can be seen saying, ‘Aadmi Ke Paida Hote Hi Kaal Apne Bhainse Pe Baith Ke Chal Padhta Hai Use Vaapis Laane. Aadmi Ki Jindagi Utni Jitna Samay Laga Bhainse Ko Us Tak Pohonchne.' Saif can also be seen performing some high octane action sequences in the film. In one scene from the trailer, he can be seen dragging a dead body from behind his horse. Audiences are waiting to see if Saif Ali Khan will be adding another feather to his cap with his performance in the film.

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The actor got his ears pierced

Saif Ali Khan had recently spoken to a news media about his character from the film in detail. He revealed that he got his ears pierced for the film and was extremely worried initially to do so. The 49-year-old actor also revealed that he had to grow his hair for the role. Saif Ali Khan added that this bothered him while shooting in the extremely humid conditions in Rajasthan. Saif also spoke how it took him around 40 minutes to get his hair and makeup done for the character. The film is bankrolled by Eros International and Colour Yellow Productions. The film is slated to release on October 18, 2019. The director of the film Navdeep Singh also spoke about the film recently to the media.

‘Laal Kaptaan is that kind of film that is going to generate a genre and narrative style of its own.', said Navdeep Singh

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Published September 27th, 2019 at 19:52 IST