Unseen photo of Saif Ali Khan from a photoshoot

Saif Ali Khan Says He’s Ready to Host a TV Show: ‘Now Might Be the Right Time’

From Salman Khan to Akshay Kumar and now Ajay Devgn, most of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars have ventured into the hosting space on television. The only Khan to have stayed away from the medium so far is Saif Ali Khan. However, in a chat with Variety India, Khan reveals he wouldn’t be averse to taking up a hosting gig. He says, “I would love to host one. It is what we call a revenue stream. Of late, so many have opened up, and why not? I am not closed to the idea of anything. I would love to do a gig on TV.” 

Khan says he would need an original idea to pique his interest. With several new streaming shows in the works, does he see anything that appeals to him? He says, “Somebody was talking to me about doing a show once or twice, but it did not work out. Perhaps I was not excited or interested enough in that particular offer at that given time. Now, I think it might be the right time.”  

Khan also addresses the perception that film stars look down upon content made for streaming platforms or other mediums. He believes that mindset belongs to the past. “That’s a very age-old conversation that I am supposed to be a Friday mainstream theatrical actor. I never thought like that. I am sure some people feel that way, and maybe they are right to feel that way. I can only speak for myself,” he says. 

He adds that working on OTT shows has been an extremely rewarding experience. “Working on ‘Sacred Games’ was epic fun. You never felt that you were making lesser cinema. Also, we had Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane directing it. They are at the top of their game. It was a beautiful piece of film.”

On the work front, Saif Ali Khan will next be seen in “Haiwaan,” alongside Akshay Kumar. The Priyadarshan directorial is scheduled to release in theatres on September 11.

Video: Saif Ali Khan spotted at the airport

Saif Ali Khan: A good book usually finds its way into my bag

Saif Ali Khan and his family clearly share a love for travel, with their social media offering glimpses of their many getaways, from family holidays to relaxed escapes. For the actor, there is a certain discipline to travelling. In fact, when it comes to his bags, Saif likes things to have their own place — a philosophy that perhaps comes in handy when travelling with a family.  He admits that the ‘throw everything into a bag and hope for the best’ school of packing isn’t for him. “I prefer a sense of discipline, even when it comes to my bags. I’m not someone who can simply throw everything into one bag and hope for the best. I like things to be properly segregated and packed, so everything has its place,” he says. For Saif, the payoff is simple: less time rummaging through luggage and more time enjoying the holiday. “That way, when you’re out having a good day, you’re not wasting time rummaging through your bag looking for something.”

Behind the scene video of Saif Ali Khan from Rotoris room video

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Haiwaan OTT release: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s crime thriller will stream on this platform

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, who have collaborated in several hit films together, have their long-awaited cinematic reunion in Haiwaan. The crime thriller, a remake of Mohanlal’s 2016 cult film Oppam, sees the two actors play complex characters who are pitted against each other. Released in theatres on September 11, 2026, the film has been on cinephiles’ radar for quite a while. But if you’d rather experience the big screen spectacle from the comfort of your home, here’s where you can catch Haiwaan on OTT instead…

Video: Saif Ali Khan, Soha, Sharmila – find your vibe

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