Actor Saiyami Kher opened up about her experience working on Haiwaan, the upcoming film directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Speaking to Hindustan Times (HT), Saiyami said the film had been an absolute joy to work on and described the atmosphere on set as warm, energetic and creatively fulfilling.

Saiyami Kher calls Haiwaan an "Absolute ball," praises Akshay Kumar's new avatar and Saif Ali Khan's performance

Saiyami Kher calls Haiwaan an “Absolute ball,” praises Akshay Kumar’s new avatar and Saif Ali Khan’s performance

“I’m doing a film which I’m having an absolute ball on,” Saiyami said, adding that the shoot was expected to wrap up by the end of the month. She also revealed that she would soon begin work on another, yet-to-be-announced project, which she described as an author-backed role that would challenge her as an actor.

Talking about Haiwaan, Saiyami said the film was loosely adapted from a Malayalam project but was difficult to place within a specific genre. She shared that what excited her most was seeing Akshay Kumar in a completely new light. “I feel you’re going to see Akshay sir in a way we haven’t seen him in many, many years because of what he’s chosen to do,” she said.

She was equally appreciative of Saif Ali Khan’s performance, hinting at something special while keeping details under wraps. “Saif is incredible in the film,” Saiyami said, adding that she was excited for audiences to see Akshay and Saif share screen space again. She also described Saif as effortlessly funny. “I don’t know if it’s intentional or unintentional, but he’s one of the funniest people I’ve been around. His sense of humour cracks you up every time,” she said.

Saiyami, who shared scenes with both actors, described working with them as a “picnic,” especially during the outdoor schedules in Ooty and Cochin. She said Akshay’s energy remained constant even when the cameras were not rolling. “We’re always playing something, cricket or some sport, before the shot. He’s completely present all the time,” she said.

Despite their superstar status, Saiyami said both Akshay and Saif were easy going and grounded, which added to the camaraderie on set. When asked about Akshay’s reputation as a prankster, she laughed and said there was little time for pranks as the cast and crew were too busy playing sports between takes.

Directed by Priyadarshan, Haiwaan marked another collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan and had already generated curiosity for presenting both actors in unexpected roles.

The film is an adaptation of Mohanlal’s 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, which followed the story of Jayaraman, a visually impaired man whose heightened senses made him an unlikely yet formidable protector. Working as a caretaker for a retired judge, Jayaraman became entangled in a dangerous web of crime after the judge was murdered, forcing him to rely on instinct and intelligence to uncover the truth.

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