Saif Ali Khan on ex wife Amrita, nepotism, Sacred Games and more | Full interview | Sit With Hitlist

In this episode of #SitWithHitlist, journalist Mayank Shekhar talks to the nawab of Bollywood #SaifAliKhan. Watch Saif Ali Khan at his candid best as he reveals some amazing anecdotes from the early days of his career, nepotism in the industry, what went wrong with #SacredGames2 and much more. Watch this video to know more.
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[@sanjolibhatiani5928]

1hr and no taimur question. Kudos to the interviewer

[@jaykay2729]

sanjoli bhatiani well I came here for taimur :(.

[@loveamazingstuff12]

Goblin Rides Devil ???

[@lakshmivaidyanathan2254]

They must have decided not to talk about taimur

[@sunildasm4962]

@@loveamazingstuff12 a

[@abinashgupta6453]

The only male actor whose interviews I can listen to. He talks really well.

[@shivaniconsul]

Me too ,i really like him he always gives honest interview .you cannot lie on camera

[@thekashifkhan]

and Shahrukh Khan! :)

[@amitshah42]

@@thekashifkhan 😂😂😂 in terms of acting saif is better

[@gmail7894]

@@shivaniconsul You cannot lie on camera? Of course you can lie on camera.

[@coolandy1979]

True, if only the same could be said about his acting skills though! He is basically trying to show-off his knowledge of cinema and acting for what he lacks in histrionics!

[@canttouchthis5735]

Saif should seriously consider doing a podcast, or some sort of show where he does more talking. His storytelling, wit and intelligence are amazing!

[@whereisacbijustice-4ssrdis737]

😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎Mashaallah,.his witty..AND SENSE OF HUMOUR 😉IIIÌIIIIIIIS WORLD-CLAAS.😋😉😉😉😉HE SHOU😮LD CONSUDER PODCASTING AnD STARRING N H IS OWN TALK,SHOWS IN INDIA...N,.PLATFORMS..IN,.. INDIA AND WORLDWIDE..MASHAALAH.😘😘😗😗😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@sumaishaprapty3906]

Saif as an individual is so cool! Worth listening to him, Soha and Sara everytime! Educated celebs definitely stand out👏

[@sidrasalman6421]

It has to do with their upbringing too

[@pseller4052]

mymy 12 They are all beautiful and intelligent ❤️

[@lakshmivaidyanathan2254]

@@pseller4052 credit goes tosharmila ji and tier Pataudi not down toearth. Human beings

[@MultiJAYJA]

Speaking in English so you think they are educated

[@sheekadaDahab]

Giving Amrita credits 👏👏👏 Saif you are great and intelligent man❤️ Thank you

[@sumbulakhtar1885]

@Allah The Virgins Vendor divorcing is not bad. Divorce is better than bad marriages. Better for the children, better for the people involved. Such a narrow mind.

[@sumbulakhtar1885]

I agree. This shows manners, class, and upbringing. You might not be together as spouses now but nothing stops you from appreciating the positives of the other and it definitely doesn't mean that you bad mouth the other.

[@sumbulakhtar1885]

@Allah The Virgins Vendor their upbringing might be much better than of a child whose parents fight, yell at each other, or are really happy but backbite about other people, talk nasty about other people because of their differences in race, colour, religion. Divorce Is a pretty good thing if two people are unhappy with each other. Divorcing Is a great example for those who cant stay harmoniously with each other. It is good for the children too. In contrast, people who make nasty Comments about other people or are bigoted or hateful are a bad example to their children and society in general.

[@vaishalipandya]

The kids ARE getting love from both parents. If the couple is in a mess and fighting in front of kids is when they are not getting the love.

[@vaishalipandya]

They are not leaving like in separate countries! I have seen hundreds of couples where father is working in different countries leaving family in india!

[@himanaidu]

“Everything is about upbringing and exposure” ...so true ... He is such an articulate person yet so relatable and down to earth.

[@sonalipathak6724]

I have always liked Saif, intelligent and honest! But today you have won me by giving credit to Amrita! 👍👍

[@zacryan8333]

Saif should start charging for his interviews a lot. His interviews are very very real and funny. Its sad that his movies are not working. He's not Abhishek Bachchan in terms of talent

[@thiscommentor2858]

Abhishek is better than the top 3 female stars put together, Katrina, Deepika, or AnyWhatsHerFace!

[@zacryan8333]

@@thiscommentor2858 bro m not sure abt abhishek but u r very talented to put your reply in such a way that I didn't understand it. Btw not a fan of Deepika/Katrina's acting.

[@baganboy5596]

@@thiscommentor2858 You really think Abhoshek should play the part of (say) Deepika in Chennai Express?

[@thiscommentor2858]

You mean to say her role in Chennai Express is her career best?

[@baganboy5596]

@@thiscommentor2858 No. Reading comprehension is very poor. Try again.

[@nt16_10]

I can listen to him talking all day he is so good in these interviews

[@moshiurrahman4375]

Yeah, I fully agree at Ur opinion! He is a very well-spoken person & has a great sense of humour! Listening to his interview is always very interesting for me!

[@lrlal3874]

Gosh i agree SAK iis so so awesum to listen to

[@nishakhan2721]

All patoudi family knows how to talk well. I love listening to sara ali khan as well.

[@ashwiniyadav2766]

nick u marry him he will divorce babo lol..

[@tuntupakhi]

Saif Ali Khan got better and better with age. I love listening to his interviews..so refreshing!

[@sarahkumkumapoovu]

Brilliant interview. Saif comes across as a thoughtful, intelligent and observant individual who has fun but is making an impact in his own way. Refreshing to see someone as laidback as him yet honest and transparent. Terrific interviewer too; he clearly makes the guest feel comfortable and sets a good vibe throughout.

[@PankajSharma-cw1po]

Q

[@anilatarannum]

Saif is extremely self aware. That's what makes him extremely fun to listen to.

[@dreemsworld]

This one of the most engaging conversations I’ve seen and felt so organic, unlike the many interviews I’ve seen in the recent past which feel so manufactured and forced. Kudos to the interviewer!

[@ajantapapercompany6188]

True.....

[@ankuryadav720]

Yeah it is...he is well studied ....

[@bharatdsharma5062]

Oh man, he is such a scholar. Well spoken and soft as his dad.

[@abuzarqureshi3576]

@shreya you need some medicine💊💊💊

[@fdkjgshfjdhsfhjsdfmn]

He is so criminally underrated! I mean he made sameer, SAMEEER in Dil Chahta hai and Gautam was AAMAZING! in Cocktail 😍😍😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ayeshavasistha5278]

One of the best interviews given by Bollywood stars... It's just pure joy to hear him speak, no nonsense whatsoever.

[@SalmaBegumPlaylist]

Ya

[@avnibhatena7610]

I loved how candid, engaging and funny Saif was throughout the interview. His anecdotes about his past days, whether it was his encounter with a large woman hogging his bed or the woman who used to make him kiss in exchange for money, the interview was so real and humorous! It also shows how interviews can be such mirrors of a personality if celebrities allow themselves to be more uninhibited. I really do wish he starts a Podcast series! A note to his PR team if they are reading this.

[@jyotsnadavid7269]

Ĺ ❤

[@sakhan8971]

I love his interviews more than his movies!

[@Sachin-pt1op]

me too

[@AylalikeKaylawithouttheK]

Have you watched his latest movie?

[@preetylima7910]

Same here

[@radhaiyer6402]

Amrita really helped in carving and instilling confidence when Saif needed it and at times when he needed sound knowledge...great individuals both! I love all soha, sara all...

[@IDontCare39]

@UnSq so true. He even mentioned in his interview how she encouraged him to write a heartfelt note to his ex about starting a new family with kareena ND wanting his kids to be part of it. Parents tend to do that sometimes. Take their frustration out by using kids. Glad she's not like that anymore.

[@Mitts222]

UnSq what an amazing reply. I have to say you’re so on point. I couldn’t have said this all the way you did. People should read this and remember that kareena is the building block of their family. And she is fabulous! Thankyou for this. ❤️

[@onkar5]

Saif is self aware, coherent and articulate. And people have lost their shit that he works in Bollywood. Lol. How low is our opinion of Bollywood?

[@fotedargeeta]

He is very charming..has class..Both amrita n saif had class they looked great look how well she bought up sara..its all in genes..

[@sumis4120]

Geeta Fotedar Now cut to kareena Kapoor in her bollywoodish slang, going, “Wut yaaaaaa”😂😂😂😂

[@imankhalid9171]

This interview makes one realise how many movies of Saif we have actually seen, since childhood, and how his work is a unpronounced part of our lives. Arguably one of the more nuanced, intuitive, and humblest of actors in hindi cinema. Rare breed.

[@SalmaBegumPlaylist]

I love you

[@sonuEEE]

I used to hate him in 90 s. Now he is amazing!!!

[@adaoramadike3543]

Because he has grown, he has matured, he has a daughter who is 25 or 26 years old now. Amrita did all the work to refine Saif into the well spoken man Kareena is enjoying now.

[@sonuEEE]

@@adaoramadike3543 Its a bit sexist to think that a man needs a women to grow up.. Men can grow up on their own.

[@humanbeing7711]

You (the interviewer) should not have stopped him in between saying that 'we are diagressing from the topic' , he telling his little things of his home also is something we would enjoy listening but you stopped him and that's really kind of Saif Ali Khan that he just smiled and accepted ur comment ..

[@anonymousperson6809]

Exactly

[@sunnyrastin]

This guy is so under rated, amazing person .respect from Canada🙏

[@momsubi]

Said is a very humble and truthful person - culture runs in his blood. Her mother is from Rabindranath Tagore's family and his Dad a Nawab!

[@NikkiThapa]

You know where Sara got her conversation skills from!! Such a gentleman and what an interview!!

[@ananyachatt]

He is so well spoken. I find him very witty, honest almost like sharukh khan. He has also proved to be a very good actor... seriously happy to watch him.

[@aarav34590]

what a great interview i listen saif continuously 24 hours without boring 🤟👍🤭👍

[@prafulsonawane8399]

24 hours ? Man I think Employment rate is Highest right now !!

[@aarav34590]

@@prafulsonawane8399 yes im unemployment but for saif nothing's matter to me 🥰🤗

[@ambika90s]

Here is Saif Ali Khan....the coolest man in Bollywood who accepts his follies and faculties.....and how he changed overtime as he learned things his own way....can listen to him all day....he is sooo good.....

[@lrlal3874]

Agree he is Coolest

[@sonimatrisal5359]

saif has started speeking about his ex-wife only after she has proved to b a successful single mother and managed to give a good start to her daughter despite lack of support from Saif n his family.

[@parimala8238]

But he is taken complete financial responsibility is what I heard

[@Sana-ik7pf]

We dont know their life, so we shouldnt be judgemental

[@sabdi101]

I read several times that he supported his children education. Even when he did not had enough money! So I don't know why you're saying that...

[@mytravls]

Women like Amrita and many more like her don’t need any support. They are their own people and support.

[@AS-gy7tu]

Sometimes only when you leave the ex's space and find a new partner do you get to know what they did for you

[@drift7197]

He is so well spoken. I would listen to him all day.Such a gentleman he is!!!

[@devashishtoor]

Watching Saif's interview... is a delight.

[@abuzarqureshi3576]

Try SRK

[@abuzarqureshi3576]

@UnSq ok, maybe they have a different set of audience.

[@SM-pe1lz]

He's wearing a Rolex Submariner. Pure class.

[@r.22r]

Or just plain rich

[@desertrose00]

@@r.22r naaa,,, money doesnt buy class

[@SM-pe1lz]

@@desertrose00 Completely agree. Money can't buy you taste or class. He's a class act.

[@agicentappcompany]

So class defined by materials?

[@SM-pe1lz]

@@agicentappcompany No, but the way you carry yourself, the way you speak to others and the choices you make all play a part. He could buy any watch he wants. The fact that he chose a Rolex Submariner (vintage I assume as he is a known collector), tells you something. It's aspirational, not material.

[@anirudhbose108]

He is really one of the most candid and honest guys around. Who or which bollywood star would admit that he was "very effiminate' and stuff. Great guy. No wonder Kareena fell in love with him. Respect!

[@madhujana17]

This is the most uncut interview I've ever watched of Saif! Thank you SIT

[@ferozerehman2848]

Saif is very endearing. At his age, he can still be a chocolate lead. He is so wonderful to hear and you want to know more about him. This interview was so much different and entertaining than Akshaye Khanna's interview which was a drag. Akshaye looked so reluctant and difficult to converse with. Saif has a great sense of humour and he can make people laugh. Wonderful entertainer.

[@himalayajayas]

That's what you call a good interview. Saif is intelligent. He's growing old with a charm and class. Much better than other khans in Bollywood. Loved his work in Laal Kaptaan 🤠🤠🤠

[@emmanuelt4661]

Saif is superb... after a long time I felt like listening to someone.. Excellent English and communication skills

[@sapnascicluna2716]

A lot to learn from this gentleman.

[@sumis4120]

Not being a part of “Khan-dom” helped him a great deal to do his own thing & take calculated risks! While the other khans are stuck in the rut forever! Well done, saif!

[@drsareekakatkuriphysiother5376]

Sumi S that's coz he was bad with his craft when he started. Amrita helped him through it. Other khans are in no rut. They're the ones audience wants to watch

[@Jehandaruwalla]

There's no rut Khans are finishing slowly and they'll b gone completely as leading men in maybe five years. While Saif finished way before them. Now Saif's jus an actor there's zero stardom and that's how it'll b wid d three Khans too.

[@abhilashds7138]

Lesson there -Keep Doing your thing.Patiently .

[@sitachowkulkar7324]

Such a charming entertaining guy. Also the most underrated Khan

[@nakeeransumathi1079]

Saif gives the most hillarious and smart thought provoking interviews. He is a natural at being funny. Bebo is so lucky he must be telling her funny stories all day long❤

[@septleaves8521]

True but I think they’ve been experiencing Funny stories together for the last 17 yrs together. No wonder she loves and appreciate him so and she also has a great sense of humor.

[@classygentleman8463]

2020: first tanhaji and then jawani janeman...this man is on a comeback mission

[@ulfathsadia6115]

He could have done amazing a literature lecturer, he explains really nicely.

[@sanjanatak8076]

Ulfath Sadia yes he has that personality too

[@naazishahmed8551]

So true about his failures and his lack of talent during his initial days. Its refreshing hearing him always.

[@anishakeshwani3828]

Wow... So candid, so real; not being diplomatic & politically correct. Someone to look upto in the industry. Respect & Admiration for him!

[@busycheetah]

Saif must feel so indebted to be interviewed by this guy.... I’m sure Saif would have been so nervous.

[@bhanuk1543]

Most enjoyable interview. Saif comes across as a very chilled-out, mature guy. Would like to see more of him.

[@drsuraksha]

Very honest interview.Before seeing this interview , I always thought he is spoilt rich son, and may not know ground reality. Such a honest feedback about himself about acting skills and knowing where he stands that time and now..loved him for his journey from aimless youth to mature person through the journey.

[@RimaB196]

Saif is so classy and well read. A joy listening to him. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@Sana-ik7pf]

Most underated actor & human being ...love you Saif

[@sridevni]

Saif's anecdotes are super.funny&humble as always.laughed a lot. watched most of his best films yeh dillagi,dil chahta hai,hum tum,salam namaste,ek hasina thi,being cyrus etc.interviewer has a calm style & has done good research

[@PoojaSharmaSood]

Love Saif’s anecdotes, wish they would go on for longer. He is such a handsome and intelligent man.

[@meshzy13]

This interview feels like Inside The Actor's Studio for some reason, very detail and no nonsense kind of interview. Really enjoyed Mayank Shekhar here and Saif's story is interesting. So he was never the sort of handed on silver plate kind of actor, who knew! And i guess it's also refreshing and makes sense why Bollywood is the way it is because, duh, no one takes acting, writing, directing seriously. Like, that makes so much sense. If any of them take it seriously than you would have more Aamir Khan and Sanjay Bhanshali and less of these mediocre, child-actors/directors parade of films.

[@delona6485]

His best work is still Ek Hasina Ti !

[@subhankarghosh79]

Am i only one here who finds him looking so similar to Bradley Cooper when he is smiling side face?

[@chetandesai3249]

Hehe

[@subhankarghosh79]

@dragon fly hey dickhead dumbass fuck you

[@sophyoura]

I dont usually like to watch bollywood interveiws but i can listen to Saif Ali Khan for as long as he can talk❤

[@agicentappcompany]

Saif sounds like a pretty humorous and easy-to-have fun guy, good on that.

[@naafsf1]

He is so natural and simple ..... i can listen him whole day long ..... God bless you Mr Khan

[@MohdAsif-Alpha]

Most Underrated Actor😍❤

[@noopurmehta2754]

Mayank is one of the best interviewers we have and Saif ofcourse is a good storyteller

[@dipesharora8387]

One of the best interviews I have seen ... Kudos to the SIT group and mid-day

[@laibahnomani7135]

He gives so genuine interviews..awesome

[@mahimametal]

OMG. I love this on so many levels. *Slow clap* Saif is like max adorbs.

[@anamikachowdhury782]

Saif Ali talks sooo much sense. Such a graceful person.

[@email5940]

His sense of humour in english is amazing..

[@Ad_HareKrishna]

Saif, so well spoken, sensible answers, witty. It's always a pleasure listening to an actor with good language and vocabulary.

[@beejjas3321]

Saifs parents really raised him a his sisters well

[@meena.ghafoory]

I can listen to Saif & Sara all day!

[@inetivable8188]

sensible , likes being calm , polite ... seems chilled out ... good chakras ...

[@shirazsaquib7316]

Saif is a well dressed well mannered rich individual who seriously knows how to tlk mashallah...

[@drsareekakatkuriphysiother5376]

He admitted he wasn't good when he started & also wasn't serious on sets.. & had attitude problem 😀 Atleast Amrita put some sense in him... to work on his craft

[@KS-vd9pc]

Journalist Mayank Shekhar is fantastic! Really well paced, great questions, right timing to interject and didn't deter from the harder questions but didn't try to overdo it with the drama either.

[@thinkinghead5912]

Awesome interview. As genuine between layers it can get👍🏼

[@entertainingishiragupta8391]

Hi Saif, you know you are really great You have really great sense of humour Mature talk And yes never shy about bad things you did in your life Great man I really appriciate your truthful interview

[@jerryjohn257]

I can't believe he did "Omkara" .... he was outstanding in it.

[@joz...]

No mention about the role in RHTDM. One of the best performance from Saif.

[@rexxbailey2764]

YEAH NOBODY TALKS ABOUT SHIT FILMS .. IRRESPECTIVE OF THE ROLES AND JOB THEY DID IN DAT .

[@Jehandaruwalla]

Lol wad r u saying. He's a good actor always been a good actor but RHTDM. Again he was good as usual but nothing extraordinary. Rather he was really good in kya kehna

[@joz...]

Rexx Bailey maybe.... isn't that unfortunate though?

[@joz...]

Jehan Daruwalla not sure if he has always been a good actor. ☺️

[@rexxbailey2764]

@@joz... : NO. :-I

[@asp11177]

I don't know how I missed out on this interview... Brilliant questions asked and even brilliantly answered by Saif... I watched Tanhaji and Saif is the best part of the movie..

[@kohinoorakhter5026]

His wisdom😍😍😍😍😍

[@manishasahoo3224]

This man is so so articulate and so amazing... He is so much fun to watch and I love the fact how chilled out he comes across as a person. And he is got an amazing body. There is a much visible evolution ❤❤❤❤. Much love !!

[@Venky54]

Saif Ali Khan speaks really really well, such an underrated actor.

[@pulakbora449]

Great how an interview was all about work and not personal lives. Saif as always, a delight to listen to.

[@RAJEEVSINGH240291]

One of the best interviews. No extra bluffy things. Thank You Sir! Very humble Saif Sir.

[@bharatdsharma5062]

This dude talks about Sean Penn in U Turn. If you compare, Saif has so much of the resemblance of Sean Penn's character

[@birinaL]

Intelligent smart n a true speaker love to hear him

[@ashish2184]

very articulate and very smart. he looks so fit as well..

[@jyothishmathievani3547]

Such a cool guy, so well read and intelligent.

[@SZM5678]

I love Saif’s and Sara Ali Khans interviews ❤️❤️❤️

[@syedfaraz2916]

I really don't understand why anyone is not asking him about Ek Hasina Thi...it's a crazy movie with some great performances...all the interviews of Saif and not a single question on Ek Hasina Thi

[@shreyachakraborty4703]

Loved it . The most honest and engaging interview i have ever seen.

[@aiseakonrote5381]

Mayank is really inquisitive...guess that's why he's a good interviewer. I.do.enjoy interviews where Respect is accorded ...with questions that knows it's boundaries....as.posed diplomatically.

[@margaritaalvares2690]

Amazing. Worth every second of watching. Such a unique individual. So forthright and plain.

[@adityadhikle9473]

Amazing interview... Feels like should keep going on

[@zeeshana4444]

Every one is saying how humble he is. That is the quality from being from a nawab family.

[@aidahm8275]

I have seen this interviewer before and his questioning style is on point

[@Karmachoki407]

the only interview i wosh never ended sooooo good love u saif

[@NaveedQazi]

Saif is extremely articulate in this interview.

[@shashwatgangwal8706]

For all those who are wondering is it worth watching..... this guy is really educated and I bet you’ll take much more away after watching it❤️❤️

[@email5940]

Saif's interviews are really gr8..