Saif Ali Khan left behind a little-known behind-the-scenes story – Shah Rukh Khan once personally invited him for a role in the 2004 blockbuster ‘Main Hoon Na’, but director Farah Khan later dropped him. The revelation came as the two stars gear up for their much-awaited reunion in ‘Kartavya’, which will air on the OTT platform from May 15, 2026.
Saif Ali Khan opens up about ‘Main Hoon Na’ call.
In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Saif Ali Khan was asked if projects seem more exciting when they come from Shah Rukh Khan. His answer came with a frank and entertaining anecdote. “Yes, of course. He once called me for Main Hoon Na. He said there was a great part,” Saif recalls. However, the opportunity did not materialize. He added, laughing at the memory: “Then Farah called me later and said, ‘No, no, no.’”
More about “Min Hoon Na”
Directed by Farah Khan, Main Hoon Na (2004) starred Shah Rukh Khan, alongside Sushmita Sen, Sunil Shetty, Zayed Khan, and Amrita Rao. The film became one of the biggest hits of that year and still has a loyal fan base more than two decades later.
Saif Ali Khan praises the production house owned by Shah Rukh Khan
Apart from the anecdote, Saif Ali Khan also had warm words for Shah Rukh Khan’s production banner. “It’s a great production. I think they capture really interesting ideas in Red Chillies.”
“It was really cool to get an offer like that.”
Saif Ali Khan and Shah Rukh Khan Reuniting after years with “Kartavya”
The two actors previously shared a sizzling screen chemistry in ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’, where their portrayal of Rohit and Aman became iconic. In Cartavia, dynamic transformations. Shah Rukh Khan is sitting in the production chair while Saif is helming the film, making their reunion even more interesting for fans who are counting down to the premiere on Netflix.