Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Saif Ali Khan Details Raw, Exhausting Action Scenes In Haiwaan
Saif Ali Khan is starring in a new action movie called Haiwaan.
His character is visually impaired but trained in martial arts.
In one scene, the character is beaten and then fights back.
Saif performed the scene himself instead of using a body double.
The room had broken glass and damaged furniture, making the scene difficult.
He said the filming was very tiring and he needed two days to recover.
He had some small cuts and bruises but no serious injuries.
Haiwaan is set to come to theaters on September 11.
Saif Ali Khan performed a physically demanding fight scene without body doubles or extensive special effects.
The sequence shows his character being tortured before fighting back against his attackers.
Filmed amid broken glass, the scene left Khan exhausted and resting for two days afterward.
Khan said he sustained some cuts and bruises but avoided serious injuries during filming.
Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan, is scheduled to release in theaters on September 11.
- Who
- Actor Saif Ali Khan performed the action sequence, with choreography by stunt director Silva.
- What
- Khan filmed a raw fight scene in which his character is tortured before retaliating.
- When
- The film is scheduled for theatrical release on September 11; the article does not specify a year.
- Where
- The sequence was filmed in a room filled with broken glass and smashed furniture; Haiwaan will release in theaters.
- Why
- The filmmakers wanted the fight to look raw and realistic, with little fakery or special-effects support.
- Film
- Haiwaan
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Action performer
- Saif Ali Khan performed the sequence himself.
- Stunt choreography
- The fight was choreographed by Silva.
- Physical toll
- Khan said he rested for two days after filming.
- Injuries
- He reported some cuts and bruises but no serious injuries.
- Release
- Scheduled for theaters on September 11.