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Akshay Kumar Explains His Psychopath Role in Haiwaan
Akshay Kumar is acting as the villain in a movie called Haiwaan.
Saif Ali Khan plays the hero.
Kumar’s character becomes a psychopath after going through difficult experiences.
To prepare, Kumar spoke with friends who work in the police force.
They told him that psychopaths do not always look unusual or make strange faces.
Instead, they may act normal and fit in with other people.
The movie’s director, Priyadarshan, also told Kumar to keep his performance quiet and controlled.
Haiwaan is scheduled to come out on September 11.
Akshay Kumar said he plays Haiwaan’s villain, while Saif Ali Khan plays the hero.
Kumar described his character as a psychopath with a backstory explaining his transformation.
Police officer friends told Kumar that real psychopaths may blend into society rather than make exaggerated facial expressions.
Director Priyadarshan advised Kumar to remain quiet and avoid dramatic facial expressions during the performance.
Haiwaan is scheduled for release on September 11.
- Who
- Akshay Kumar plays the villain, and Saif Ali Khan plays the hero in Haiwaan; Priyadarshan directs the film.
- What
- Akshay Kumar discussed preparing to portray a quiet, blended-in psychopath.
- Where
- The comments were made on the quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati; the article identifies Mumbai as the dateline.
- When
- The film is scheduled to release on September 11; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- Kumar said police officer friends and Priyadarshan helped him understand how to portray a psychopath without exaggerated expressions.
Key facts
- Film
- Haiwaan
- Akshay Kumar’s role
- The villain, described as a psychopath
- Saif Ali Khan’s role
- The hero
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Preparation advice
- Avoid exaggerated facial expressions and blend into the audience
- Release date
- September 11
- Television appearance
- Kaun Banega Crorepati
Quotes
Akshay Kumar
Bollywood actor discussing his character and Saif Ali Khan’s role in Haiwaan
“Sir, I am the villain of the film and Saif is the hero and Sir mera kirdaar is of a psychopath and there is a history behind it and how I turn into it and what all I go through and then the film follows ahead.”
thehansindia.com
“Bilkul bhi aisa nahi karte hain because woh humse ghul milna chahate hain aur woh aise ghul mil jaate hain ki kisiko bhi pata nahi chalta ki unke dimaag mein kya chal raha hain.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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