Saif Ali Khan Reveals Why Vishal Bhardwaj Chose Him Over Aamir Khan To Play Langda Tyagi In ‘Omkara’

Vishal Bhardwaj: Saif Ali Khan Didn’t Want To Cut His Hair For Langda Tyagi

This Saif Ali Khan Character Still Impresses Viewers Despite Film’s Box Office Failure

Saif Ali Khan, a prominent figure in the realm of Bollywood, has garnered immense popularity over the years. Renowned for his diverse filmography and ability to captivate audiences, Khan’s journey in the film industry has been nothing short of remarkable. While he initially began as a romantic hero, he astounded viewers with his versatility and film choices.

Among his many iconic portrayals, Saif Ali Khan’s as ‘Langda Tyagi’ in the 2006 film Omkara has left an impressive mark in the hearts of many audiences. The character’s negative persona was not only well-executed but also deeply cherished by the audience. Khan’s performance in this role earned him widespread acclaim.

What sets this portrayal apart is the rigorous effort Khan invested to immerse himself in the character of Langda Tyagi. His commitment can be gauged from the fact that he shaved his head, experimented with dental modifications, and perfected the character’s body language with repeated practice. This dedication and transformation not only added depth to his performance but also elevated Langda Tyagi to the ranks of unforgettable villains in the annals of Indian cinema.

Video: Vishal Bharadwaj discuss why he cast Saif Ali Khan in Omkara

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Saif Ali Khan’s Omkara to be remade?

The trend of remake films has been set in the Bollywood industry for the last few years. Here a remake of South films is made, and sometimes a remake of its own old superhit films is made and presented to the audience. On the other hand, films are being made on the original story in the South Industry, which is being liked across the country. Meanwhile, the remake of Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan’s Omkara (Omkara Remake) has been announced, on which the netizens are furious and are lashing out at Bollywood.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh ​​has told through a post on Twitter that an official remake of ‘Omkara’ will be made. Along with this, the sequel of John Abraham and Akshay Kumar’s film Desi Boys has been announced. For this, producer Anand Pandit has joined hands with Eros and Parag Sanghvi. Now netizens are fuming on this tweet. He says that Bollywood does not have original content.

Saif Ali Khan on 14 years of Race: Ranvir was an opportunity to show a more mature side

Race, along with Vishal Bharadwaj’s Omkara, is credited for showcasing a different side to Saif Ali Khan, who had before them featured in a series of romantic dramas and comedies like Ta Ra Rum Pum, Salaam Namaste and Parineeta.

Saif Ali Khan’s long standing career is replete with achievements but one success that’s quite special to him is the 2008 film Race, as he says that he felt ‘grown up’ as an actor after playing a string of “chocolate boy” characters.

Race opened to acclaim upon its release on March 21 and went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year. The film, fronted by Khan, also featured Anil Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu and Sameera Reddy.

Race — which later turned into a franchise with two more installments released in 2013 and 2018 — chronicled the story of two half brothers, played by Khan and Khanna, caught in a web of lies, deceit and greed.

As Omkara completes 15 years, revisiting Saif Ali Khan’s masterful performance as Langda Tyagi

Othello may be the protagonist of Shakespeare’s celebrated drama but in Vishal Bhardwaj’s 2006 Bollywood adaptation, it is the antagonist that shines the darkest.

With his unmistakable limp, shaved head, rotting teeth, an overgrown painted fingernail, and rustic, rugged heartland mannerisms, Saif Ali Khan as the wronged, scheming, and revengeful Ishwar ‘Langda’ Tyagi is unrecognisable. In him, Hindi cinema got one of its most unforgettable bad boys.

The brilliance of Saif’s nuanced performance as Langda Tyagi may not be as surprising for the Netflix audience of today who love him for his portrayal of the complex, conflicted police officer Sartaj Singh in Sacred Games. We have now come to expect him to be experimental. In fact, Saif’s filmography since Omkara has been so diverse and genre-bending, it is almost subversive. He has played them all — from a dog in an animated film (Roadside Romeo), to a terrorist ruined in love (Kurbaan), a bloodthirsty bounty hunter (Laal Kaptaan), Aurangzeb’s royal guard (Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior), and a blonde-haired zombie slayer (Go Goa Gone).