After variations of the same 'cool dude' look in most of his recent films, Saif Ali Khan rediscovers himself with Parineeta.
Saif mostly wears kurtas in the film, which is set in Kolkata of the 1960s, and he looks toned down.
The actor has worked hard -- apparently he worked 32 hours at a stretch -- for the Vidhu Vinod Chopra film.
So it is time for you to rediscover Saif, with the rediff.com quiz.
1. What is Saif's nickname? a. Saifu b. Shafi c. Saifee
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. Did you know? Saif's favourite moment from Parineeta is from his first schedule in Darjeeling, where he shot in the same toy train in which his mother Sharmila Tagore had picturised the song Mere sapno ki rani from Aradhana, more than 36 years ago.
Correct! Did you know? Saif's favourite moment from Parineeta is from his first schedule in Darjeeling, where he shot in the same toy train in which his mother Sharmila Tagore had picturised the song Mere sapno ki rani from Aradhana, more than 36 years ago.
2. Which ice cream does Saif endorse? a. Kwality b. Cream Bell c. Amul
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Wrong! The correct answer is B. Did you know? Saif has endorsed such brands as Royal Stag, Pepsi, Lays and Asian Paints.
He took a break from promoting Parineeta to shoot the Cream Bell commercial. It has been directed by Nikhil Advani, who directed Saif's blockbuster hit with Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, Kal Ho Naa Ho.
Correct! Did you know? Saif has endorsed such brands as Royal Stag, Pepsi, Lays and Asian Paints.
He took a break from promoting Parineeta to shoot the Cream Bell commercial. It has been directed by Nikhil Advani, who directed Saif's blockbuster hit with Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, Kal Ho Naa Ho
3. What is Saif's daughter's name? a. Nusrat b. Soha c. Sara
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know? Apparently, Saif shot for 32 hours at a stretch during the final schedule. When the shooting was over, he reportedly sent prducer Vidhu Vinod Chopra an SMS saying 'This Bong (Bengali, referring to the director Pradeep Sarkar) has made me work for 32 hours continuously!'
Correct! Did you know? Apparently, Saif shot for 32 hours at a stretch during the final schedule. When the shooting was over, he reportedly sent prducer Vidhu Vinod Chopra an SMS saying 'This Bong (Bengali, referring to the director Pradeep Sarkar) has made me work for 32 hours continuously!'
4. Name Saif's first film with Akshay Kumar. a. Tu Chor Main Sipahi b. Keemat c. Main Khiladi Tu Anari
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know? When Aamir Khan was asked what he felt about his friend Saif's Parineeta, he said he liked the film's promos, especially the train sequence.
Not many know that Aamir was first considered for the role of Girish in the film. The part eventually went to Sanjay Dutt.
Correct! Did you know? When Aamir Khan was asked what he felt about his friend Saif's Parineeta, he said he liked the film's promos, especially the train sequence.
Not many know that Aamir was first considered for the role of Girish in the film. The part eventually went to Sanjay Dutt.
5. What is the name of Saif's character in Parineeta? a. Girish b. Shekhar c. Navin
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Wrong! The correct answer is B. Did you know? Saif says when they were shooting on the Ganges, he was in a boat and Pradeep Sarkar was following in another.
Sarkar wanted the water to move in rhythm with the music, but it wasn't possible as the water was still. So the director waited until a steamer passed and the water rippled into waves like he wanted.
Correct! Did you know? Saif says when they were shooting on the Ganges, he was in a boat and Pradeep Sarkar was following in another.
Sarkar wanted the water to move in rhythm with the music, but it wasn't possible as the water was still. So the director waited until a steamer passed and the water rippled into waves like he wanted.
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