Saif Ali Khan Talks About 'Self-Censorship' After Tandav Controversy: 'Certain Areas You Should Stay Away From'
Tandav started a debate on censorship on OTT platforms.
Although Saif Ali Khan was among the first superstars to venture into the OTT space, he took a four-year hiatus after the release of Tandav on Amazon Prime Video in 2021. The show sparked controversy as it didn’t sit well with a certain section of the audience and started a debate on censorship on OTT platforms. In a recent chat with the Hindustan Times, Saif discussed how self-censorship has now become a norm for filmmakers.
Saif Ali Khan said, “When we started off, we weren’t really sure. We thought there was more freedom (on OTT), maybe fewer concerns and rules in that sense. (After Tandav), A lot of people realised that there are certain areas you should stay away from. We were forming some kind of self-censorship, coming up with ideas on how to steer clear of controversy and just bring out a good piece of film. Earlier, we weren’t sure. So, in that sense, we are more aware of what the landscape is now,"
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He added, “There are certain things I wouldn’t do, and productions probably wouldn’t either. We know where we should and shouldn’t go, but there’s still so much to explore. It’s such an exciting medium, and there’s so much we can do and look forward to in terms of great ideas and great stories. People are still talking about Adolescence, which right now seems like the biggest thing that’s ever happened on OTT, that’s the potential of the medium."
While several Bollywood celebrities have praised Adolescence, some opined that such a show could not be made in India. When asked if freedom is being curbed on OTT platforms, Saif said, “It’s a complex issue, and I don’t want to get into it right now."
He added, “Just because it’s free doesn’t mean the idea is to offend anyone. Personally, I feel quite free. I don’t feel my freedom is restricted at all when I’m acting on OTT. I’m also happy to steer clear of controversial subjects that don’t need to be told. If someone else feels their freedom is being curbed, I don’t know (about that), but I personally don’t experience that."
Saif Ali Khan will now be seen in a Netflix film. Pathaan fame Siddharth Anand’s upcoming production, Jewel Thief, is all set to stream on Netflix. The heist thriller features a stellar cast led by Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kunal Kapoor and Nikita Dutta.
Titled Jewel Thief—The Heist Begins, the Netflix film promises an adrenaline-fueled game of wits in which deception meets danger. It is slated for release on April 25. Directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, Jewel Thief features Saif as a conman entangled in a thrilling face-off with Jaideep’s ruthless mafia kingpin. Kunal and Nikita’s addition to the cast packs gripping action, sharp suspense, and unpredictable twists.
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