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Live Chat with Saif Ali Khan

On 17 nov 2009 mid-day.com hosted a live chat with Saif Ali Khan. Read the transcript below.

This transcript has been slightly edited; system messages, repeated posts and some unanswered questions have been removed.

vivster says: Hi Saif, please tell us something about Agent Vinod !!! Looking forward to you and Sriram together !!! Can’t wait !!!

Saif Ali Khan says: Helloo

trendyboi says: hey saif

Amreena says: Saif!!!!!!!!! Hello! Good Afternoon =)

Saif Ali Khan says: treandyboi: hello

Saif Ali Khan says: Guys

Maitry says: hey saif u there….

deepsea says: Saif, tell us why should we watch Kurbaan?

ria says: Hiiiiiiiiii Saiffffffffff how are you?

vivster says: Hi saif .. please visit Saif Online when you have time … http://saifalikhanonline.wordpress.com

ali says: saif tell some abt ur love story….

Saif Ali Khan says: Hello guys

Saif Ali Khan says: maitry: hi yes m there

Saif Ali Khan says: ria: hi

Amreena says: Hey Saif! Hope you had a delightful time in Chicago back in August =) Hope you also enjoyed the book as well! = ) I wish you tons and tons of luck for Kurbaan!!!

Saif Ali Khan says: Ali: What love story?

ali says: bebo

magdalena says: Hello Saif, thank you so much for being you, for being absolutely fantastic! <3 You amaze me, always.

ria says: saif tell me about yourself. we want to know.

ali says: when ur gettin married to babi…i mean kareena…

coke says: sif mid day keeps slamming you and kareena and yet u log into their chat y?

ria says: What is secret behind your great body? Can you please tell us?

Maitry says: so saif hw ws ur day ?? must b bz in promoting kurbaan….i m really looking forward to it…

magdalena says: Could you please tell us a bit about what you found the most interesting/difficult in the process of getting inside Ehsaan’s head/heart?

coke says: if u see today’s issue of the so called paper its simply below the belt reading peoples messages

ali says: plz reply me bro….i hav nt lft single movies of u…waitin for kurbaan….

Saif Ali Khan says: magdalena : Thank you !

Parin2010 says: waiting 4 ur movie

trendyboi says: i kinda like u a lot dude

navdeepmarwah says: Hi saif, where did you do your scholing from

ali says: u derrrrr saif….i took brk frm my job only to chat wit u….

navdeepmarwah says: Which is your favourite destination

vivster says: Which is your favourite performance out of Being Cyrus, Ek Hasina Thi, Omkara, Parineeta and Salaam Namaste ?

navdeepmarwah says: Which is your all time fav movie?

deepsea says: Saif, do you ever watch your old movies?????? I’m sure all your old movies had a role in molding your career but is there any movie you wish you hadn’t done?

Amreena says: Hey Saif! Hope you had a delightful time in Chicago back in August =) Hope you also enjoyed the book as well! = ) I wish you tons and tons of luck for Kurbaan!!!

ali says: saif saif saif….plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz reply…..

ford says: hI sAIF DO TELL US ABOUT AGENT VINOD

ria says: Saif for u is dancing difficult or acting?

Amreena says: Do you still have the fanbook you were presented on your Birthday? Just wondering?

menonsachin2004 says: SAIF TELL ME ABOUT KURBAN

Saif Ali Khan says: rai:its not that hot right now…but its all about weights, yoga n good sleep

Amreena says: I just wanted to wish you the best of luck with Kurbaan and any other future endeavors you have! My prayers and wishes are always with you =)

Saif Ali Khan says: deepsea: There are so many in the 90’s. I never watch my own movies. I do google myself though. That’s pretty weird anyway. :-)

ali says: about ur marraige with bebo when

vivster says: Yes esp the dam song from Keemat :-p

ria says: Hi Saif, Loved you in Omkara… Are u planning any such roles in future?

ford says: Saif you were a pretty good rocker. Any plans on launching a Music album soon

Saif Ali Khan says: ford:its an action adventure, somethin larger than life. Very coll but with a realistic possible background. Great fun, i cant wait. Its about agent vinod saving India

magdalena says: Yes, the dam song!! Love it :) Heeeee!!

navdeepmarwah says: Where have you done your schooling from?

menonsachin2004 says: SAIF TELL ME HOW R U SO FIT AND HANDSOME

ali says: who is ur inspriation………..if am nt wrong its may b kareena..

mrigankroark says: Are you also planning a game based on Agent Vinod? It seems you are quite a gamer!

magdalena says: When watching yourself as Ehsaan for the first time on screen, what were the first thoughts or feelings that came to you?

Saif Ali Khan says: ria: mm, both are fun but i prefer acting….doing songs is fun. well, hrithik is a good dancer. I like songs but i prefer scenes

navdeepmarwah says: Whi is your fav actor

Saif Ali Khan says: Amreena : Yes, I do, thank you!!!

navdeepmarwah says: Where have you done your schooling from?

ford says: Saif any plans of you launching your own Rock album

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah: Cathedril, in Mumbai. Sanawar in the North and England. All over.

ali says: watz ur favourite food????????

magdalena says: What do you find the most challenging in your work-life at the moment, and what personal strengths do you draw upon to deal with it?

Saif Ali Khan says: Ford: No,,,never. I’m an actor. I love playing music.

Maitry says: wat do u thing about the news covering 2012 ?? means end of earth ?? wat was ur first reaction to that..??

navdeepmarwah says: Thanks Saif, Which is your most prized possession?

Saif Ali Khan says: mrigankroark: ya sure. I’ll be a good game. Better than some other regular games

ps says: Hi Saif, are you on facebook or twitter?

nits1981 says: hi saif :-)

ali says: i love u

navdeepmarwah says: which is your fav destination ?

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah : Europe. :-)

navdeepmarwah says: Have you seen Tum mile?

nits1981 says: what do u expect from qurbaan ?

Saif Ali Khan says: ps: no. I’ll never will be on facebook or twitter. May b

deepsea says: Saif – you’ve played villanous characters before – Omkara, Being Cyrus, Ek Haseena Thi and you excelled in all of them.. Same with comedy.. DCH is one of my favourites.. Any other genre that you’d like to explore – something that you haven’t done before?

Amreena says: Saif, how was the experience on working on a film like Kurbaan? Did you ever think you’d do this kind of film?

ria says: how come you have turned actor to producer? any particular reason behind this?

magdalena says: Saif, what makes you happy? And what do you do for fun?

Saif Ali Khan says: Maitry : Not that interested in disaster movies. I will see it on DVD not in the theatre. Unless Ibrahim wants to see it. Disaster movies are not my type.

Saif Ali Khan says: nits1981: commercial success and critical acclaim

navdeepmarwah says: Which is your all time fav movie

navdeepmarwah says: Who is your fav actor?

Saif Ali Khan says: Amreena : Yes, it was great fun. Its a regular movie.

menonsachin2004 says: SAIF R U HELPING SOHA FOR HER CARRER

nits1981 says: what would be the rating from 1- 5 for qurbaan ?

ford says: Hey Saif ,Renzil is a pal of mine. Super Creative guy and we worked together at Mudra. Made many ad films together. How was he as a director ?

navdeepmarwah says: Who is your best friend in the industry?

ria says: What are some of your upcoming movies?

Saif Ali Khan says: ria: Creative control abd creativity. And FUN

Saif Ali Khan says: deepsea: ya, i want 2 do Agent vinod and Race 2. Some thin intelligent. No sci fi. Would like 2 work with Vishal Bharadwaj

ali says: wat do u think abt ur sister in tum mile….did u watch tat movie…

magdalena says: When you talk about your yoga practice, do you mean only the asanas/postures or have you gotten into it deeper than that?

nits1981 says: what would be the rating from 1- 5 for qurbaan ? according to u ?

Saif Ali Khan says: nits1981 : 5 :-)

Saif Ali Khan says: menonsachin: no, i dont think any 1 can help any1. But i would be always there 2 help her.

Amreena says: I meant to say the story is a little different from what we are used to seeing from you =) But i’m really excited about it nonetheless!

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah: its Kareena Kapoor

poojanaik says: How do you we know this is you?

ria says: What do you plan to do in your future, after the film days are over?

saif_fan says: its a pleasure to have you chatting with us

menonsachin2004 says: COOL I LOVED THAT EVERY SISTER MUST GET A BROTHER LIKE U

navdeepmarwah says: hmmm was expecting that only. May god bless both of you :-)

Saif Ali Khan says: ford : Excellent! Obserant and kind. A master craftmen

Saif Ali Khan says: ali: no, i have not seen the movie, but i hav heard good things.

poojanaik says: Are success goen to your head

saif_fan says: are you tech savy?

rita_basoo says: hi

suman says: Hello Mr saif

Saif Ali Khan says: ria: Produce? Sip malt by the fireplace and reminense and run a production empire with Dinu as a partner…

Maitry says: hey saif say hye to kareena…i m her big fan..n else about watz ur fav sport ?? which was d most adventorous day of ur life ??

rita_basoo says: saif in qurban or saif in race

ria says: What do you plan to do in your future, after the film days are over?

Saif Ali Khan says: saif_fan: Yes of course- that’s how I am talking to YOU!

menonsachin2004 says:  DO U LOVE CRICKET AND WHO IS U R FAVOURITE

navdeepmarwah says: Your most prized possession

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah: m not materially attached. ok…that way…my guitar.

magdalena says: I’m glad to hear you’d like to work with Vishal Bhardwaj, really hope that will happen for you..!

ali says: thanks for replyin me….u look good in beard…n u look so young watz ur sicret behind…

navdeepmarwah says: Ur all time fav movie Saif?

poojanaik says: It seems like you dominate Kareena…After being in a relationship with you she has mellowed down a lot… she’s no more what she used to be.

Administrator says:  can you share your personal email id? or how can you fans stay in touch with you

rita_basoo says: Saif wht about yr long hair?

Saif Ali Khan says: menonsachin2004 : I love cricket – Tendular, Lara, Tony Greig, And my father is my hero.

suman says: what kind of music do you like?

navdeepmarwah says: : Ur all time fav movie Saif?

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah : Star Wars

menonsachin2004 says: SO WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER IN KURBAAN

ford says: which is ur favourite Rock band Saif ?

navdeepmarwah says: Ur most embarr@!#%ing moment ?

Saif Ali Khan says: rita_basoo: i dont know….i dont cut it and it happens on its own

menonsachin2004 says: AND WHO IS THE GREAT ACTOR IN BOLLYWOOD AS PER U

navdeepmarwah says: uR FAV ACTOR?

Saif Ali Khan says: menonsachin: its Viveik Oberoi

Saif Ali Khan says: ford : Led Zeppelin

menonsachin2004 says: CAN I ASK U WHY

Maitry says: really glad to hear ur ans….so u like cricket as ur dad…..so any plans 4 buying an IPL team ??

navdeepmarwah says: What are you most comfortable wearing?

phoenix says: Hi SAIF: IF U were to be a Starwars Character, Who Would it Be ?
navdeepmarwah says: ur all time fav actor?

kannu says: hi…..i love ur movies a lot waiting for kurbaan to realise ….

poojanaik says: He is saying this only coz he is his co star io that movie & he is here to promote it

Saif Ali Khan says: menonsachin: i think all the top guys are something great about them. I think its Aamir Khan

navdeepmarwah says: ot an actor, what you would have been>?

Saif Ali Khan says: poojanaik : It is alove story, but it is against the back drop of terrorism. there is a lot of action in the movie.

Amreena says: Saif, you have really inspired me to do my best in life, and I’m so privledged that I even got to meet you earlier this year. Thanks for being the awesomest actor there is out there! best of luck with Kurbaan once again =)

menonsachin2004 says: SO WHAT ABOUT SHAH RUKH KHAN

Saif Ali Khan says: maitry: who knows, if it makes good sense, ya.
suman says: Hi saif how does it feel when people calls u Tom Cruise of Bollywood?

navdeepmarwah says: if not an actor, what you would have been>?

Saif Ali Khan says: phoenix : Hans Solo without a doubt

Saif Ali Khan says: phoenix : Even Anakin Skywalker

menonsachin2004 says: TELL ME HOW IS YOUR SON AND DAUGHTER

navdeepmarwah says: who are you more close to sara or Ibrahim?

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeep: big game hunter. A professional hunter in Africa

navdeepmarwah says: nice answer lol

poojanaik says: I hate your look in Kurbaan, please change it asap..

phoenix says: Well so you are drifiting towards he Dark Side… Are You…

navdeepmarwah says: Your most embar@!#%ing moment

Saif Ali Khan says: suman : I hate the term Bollywood and I don’t think I am like Tom Cruise at all. I wIsh i was. I am Bombay Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan says: menonsachin: what about Shah Rukh Khan?

ria says: Hi Saif if you were asked to perform one romantic song on screen with Kareena which song it would be and why?

menonsachin2004 says: SAIF WHAT R UR FUTURE FILMS

poojanaik says: Hey just read your article in Mid Day, why were you rude to Kareena haan??

Saif Ali Khan says: poojanaik : It’s a bit late Pooja, but thanks for the inputs. :-)

Maitry says: According to you….in today’s bollywood industry whom do u think is tough competitior to u ?? I mean u think dat so n so actor wud nt b ther..den u wud b on d top ..!!!!!!

suman says: gr8

kannu says: hi saif i jst want to knw i read ur msags to bebo in mid day….y they r likkin ur personal msgs ya….

ford says: My Ford Nick for this chat is from Hans Solo alias Harrison Ford. My fav actorof all times.

navdeepmarwah says: your most embar@!#%ing moment ?

Saif Ali Khan says: menonsachin2004 : Agent Vinod, Race 2 and some thing with Vishal Bharadwaj

navdeepmarwah says: what are you most comfortable wearing?

rockstar says: yr nick name?

menonsachin2004 says: I HAVE SEEN KAL HO NA HO 50 TIMES U AND SHAHRUKH WHERE SUPERBH DO U THINK ANY BODY CAN MATCH U AS A PAIR

navdeepmarwah says: what is your date of birth and sun sign?

poojanaik says: How can you chat for a newspaper which making your personal life PUBLIC. Do you think it’s right?

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah: i dont remember. The brain blots out these disaster moments Quickly and thankfully.

navdeepmarwah says: he he

navdeepmarwah says: what are you most comfortable wearing?

ali says: hihi saif i said u look good in french beard

Saif Ali Khan says: Maitry : I don’t see it that way. I think we shud be the best we can be. Otherwise there is SRK, Akshay, Hrithik….

navdeepmarwah says: what is your date of birth and sun sign?

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah: cotton

Maitry says: Does any kind of age diff stood as an obstacle in ur love life ??

Saif Ali Khan says: ali : Tell Pooja that. :-)

suman says: do you beleive in in love at first sight?

Saif Ali Khan says: rockstar: i dont really have one……..Saifoo i guess

navdeepmarwah says: what is your date of birth and sun sign?

Amreena says: Saif, do you have a favorite city/state in the US ? =)

Maitry says: i loved u in kal ho naa ho…i wish u both work again in other filmss….

Saif Ali Khan says: menonsachin2004 : Hopefully Karren and Me in Kurbaan. Otherwise we shud be in DOstana 2. Tell Karan. BUt yeah, we work well together.

navdeepmarwah says: any interesting incident on the sets of kurbaan that you would like to share

Saif Ali Khan says: suman: may be but i think its a little deeper than that. I believe that ones interest lies deeper than 1st sight

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah : 16th Aug, 1970 and I am a LEO.

navdeepmarwah says: oh that where the charisma comes from i guess

Maitry says: so do u mind everyone calling u saifoo…or only ur lady love…!!

rockstar says: this time u will get fim fare awrd for love aaj kal

navdeepmarwah says: any email id that one can get in touch with you?

menonsachin2004 says: TELL ME HOW U TAKE TIME FOR CHILDREN AND BEBO WHEN U R TO BUSY

ali says: wat should i tell to pooja…wat kareena like s in u..wit beard or without…

ria says: What is your all time favorite performance of yours?

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah: it was very cold. Go and see Kurbaan

navdeepmarwah says: For sure. No doubt that

navdeepmarwah says: Who are you more close to Ibrahim or sara?

ali says: wat should i tell to pooja

Saif Ali Khan says: maitry: my mum and really close pple.

Saif Ali Khan says: Amreena : New York, San Francisco and LA

menonsachin2004 says: SAIF IN MIDDAY THERE IS A NEWS ABOUT BEBO SMSING U BY MOBILE WITH PICUTRE WHAT IS THAT ABOUT

Saif Ali Khan says: ali: Yes

Saif Ali Khan says: ria: mmm, i think Kurbaan.

Amreena says: oh man, I thought you would say Chicago…haha

Maitry says: Do you mind working in a film like cheeni kum or nishabd..?? I mean the age difference roles…..

navdeepmarwah says: How do you see your realtionship wth Amrita. R u still friends with her ?

Saif Ali Khan says: menonsachin2004 : It is hard to manage time. But one does one’s best.

Amreena says: Will you ever work with Sid Anand again? You guys made magic with Salaam Namaste!

Saif Ali Khan says: maitry: hahahahahahahahahaha…..mayb when m older, it’ll b nice. Not now.

Maitry says: Saif r u thinking of buying an IPL team..???

navdeepmarwah says: what is your one dream role

ali says: saif evn ur bangalore fans want to meet u……..so plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz do come once for b’lore……am frm b’lore

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah : That’s too personal a question. We have children that we love very much.

magdalena says: Rumour has it that you’re writing on your autobiography. Is there any truth in that, and if so is it a future project or something you’d like to finish soon?

Saif Ali Khan says: amreena: ya. i just met him at a chinese restraunt at Delhi….we’ll work on something sometime

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah : I don’t know.

navdeepmarwah says: When are you and kareena planning to get married

menonsachin2004 says: WHICH IS THE BOLLYWOOD MOVIE U LOVE VERY MUCH

suman says: Hi Saif, you have worked with SRK, Aamir and Salman, who do you like the most and whome would u wanna work with again?

magdalena says: What was it like working with Vivek? Do you think people will see him in a different light after Kurbaan, and if so how?

rockstar says: Hi Saif, you have worked with SRK, Aamir and Salman, who do you like the most and whome would u wanna work with again?

Saif Ali Khan says: ali: I wud love to. I have family there too.

ali says: reply for me come to b’lore…once

Saif Ali Khan says: magdalena: no, its not true. I dont think i have achieved anything as of now to makeor write something like that

Saif Ali Khan says: rockstar: they all are unique. I would like to work with all of them. I think, this question should be asked to an actress

navdeepmarwah says: What changes have kareena brought about in your life?

Saif Ali Khan says: magdalena : He is a good actor and he is a nice guy. And he has done a great job in Kurbaan.

ali says: oh….tats gr8 i never heard abt this….

Maitry says: Did ur father forced to be a cricketer only ??? or ur mom told 2 b an actor..?? or else acting was ur choice…any one against to it ??

DJITU says: which country ur in nw? m dj jitu here 21 male frm mumbai

ali says: whom do u like in actress……

Saif Ali Khan says: maitry: no no…they left it up to me. I cant play cricket that well as in not for the Indian cricket team

magdalena says: I’ll be in Mumbai soon (again), as a tourist. What are the three things I shouldn’t miss seeing/visiting/doing?

navdeepmarwah says: What changes have kareena brought about in your life?

Maitry says: Did u liked promo of 3 idiots ??

Saif Ali Khan says: DJITU: Mumbai, India.

lotoftroops says: Hi Saif…this is Trupti… wish u loads of luc 4 Kurbaan…both of u rock!!

Saif Ali Khan says: ali: i sincerely think…i mean, i think kareena is the best actress. Katrina is charming on screen. Priyanka can be intense.

Saif Ali Khan says: lotoftroops: thanks a lot

Saif Ali Khan says: Maitry : Yeah, I think it looks really fun and heart warming.

ali says: whom do u lik actress

poojanaik says: Who proposed first you or Kareena?

lotoftroops says: can u share ur email address?

Saif Ali Khan says: lotoftroops : Thank you my dear. :-)

ali says: thx

Saif Ali Khan says: poojanaik: we are not married. Men talk but women always make the 1st move.

Maitry says: whose ur fav actress from back in 90’s ?? except ur mom…

Saif Ali Khan says: lotoftroops : contact@illuminatifilms.net :-)

suman says: when you have planned to get marry ?

navdeepmarwah says: thanks:-)

lotoftroops says: thank u Saif!

ali says: wow….tats a nice reply….even i like kareena is tooo good in acting…
navdeepmarwah says: do you think the comfort level that you are kareena share off the cam helped in shooting intimate scene on camera?

poojanaik says: Aahhaann

Saif Ali Khan says: maitry: my mon is not from the 90’s….shes from the 60’s.

poojanaik says: So Saif, are you ok with working in a movie that has You, Kareena & Shahid?

Saif Ali Khan says: suman: aaaa…..uh………..not now.

navdeepmarwah says: do you think the comfort level that you are kareena share off the cam helped in shooting intimate scene on camera?

soni says: hi

Saif Ali Khan says: navdeepmarwah : Yes….I suppose. So many people have asked that question. Of course there is a comfort level. That’s special.

ali says: hey who is ur favourite actor.???????????????i love ur tattoo…its cool in ur hand…

magdalena says: Could you please tell us something about how you prepared for your role as Ehsaan? Is there something about him that stayed with you even after shooting finished?

lotoftroops says: Hey buddy…if i send emails on the @ given…wud u read it?

Saif Ali Khan says: poojanaik: i dont know, depends on the script. Might be really silly….may be. But probably not.

Saif Ali Khan says: ali : Johhny Depp. And thanks I like the tattooo too.

Saif Ali Khan says: lotoftroops: yes….i guess so…..

lotoftroops says: ohh….not sure …

lotoftroops says: i understand…. but thanks for sharing

Saif Ali Khan says: magdalena : You walk around in your spare time alone, thinking ….what this guy must be like….how he laughs…until you understand….what he finds funny…u ask a lot of questions….

Saif Ali Khan says: Thanks a lot guys!

poojanaik says: are you leaving?

ali says: hey y dont u act again wit aamir khan…u two rock in dil chata hai…..am waitin for u both to c together….

suman says: you are leaving?

Saif Ali Khan says: Catch the show. GOt to get along and promote the show at other places.

Saif Ali Khan says: Yes, I am. Love you all.

Amreena says: Thanks for being such an inspiratation and awesome actor! I wish you tons and tons of luck for Kurbaan!!!

poojanaik says:  All the best dude

suman says: All the best for Kurban……

Amreena says: and Agent Vinod

suman says: saif ask kareena to come on chat

Amreena says: lol

nadeem says: Your New Look is awsamm

administrator says: Hi All, Thanks for Chatting with Saif Ali Khan,

navdeepmarwah says: Thanks a lot and all the best for you life