No Pakistan bashing in my spy thriller: Saif Ali Khan

LONDON: Bollywood heart-throb Saif Ali Khan has said his new film ‘Agent Vinod’ does not bash Pakistan and rather, for a change, shows Pakistan and India on the same side.
Playing the role of Indian spy agent from RAW, Saif Ali Khan is seen in massive action filled thrill in the film, which also has some scenes shot in Pakistan. Speaking to Geo News in London, the real life partner of heroine of the film Kareena Kapoor said: “It’s good that India and Pakistan are on the same side in Agent Vinod. This is nice and its a good thing.” Indian films as a routine portray Pakistan and its security services in a negative light but Khan said such cinema is not a healthy cinema. “I don’t think there should be bashing of any sort in movies. It’s not right.”
He said it important to present reality in the film and that’s what his latest cinematic venture sets out to do. There are some good and some dangerous elements in Pakistan as far India is concerned, said the actor. He said the film presents this angle “realistically”.
He hoped that cinema goers in Pakistan would love his film, based on its approach. Answering a question on he said following Hollywood and the way it used cinematic technology was a good thing. He said Hollywood was leading the way with technology and less drama and dance — the kind of masala Bollywood films need. The critically acclaimed actor said his role in the film was intense and interesting and hoped that it will provide fun value to his fans.
Agent Vinod has a simple storyline in which the Indian agent gets killed abroad. Before dying, he sends a cryptic message to the headquarters suggesting that something is happening. Agent Vinod is sent to the place to find out more about it. On that journey he meets this very mysterious girl. She has a secret past and you do not know which side she is on.