BOLLYWOOD superstar Akshay Kumar has spoken about his transformation into a negative character for his upcoming movie, Haiwaan, further adding how his friendsin thepolice forcehelp him in doing so. He also spoke about taking on a darker role and shifting dynamics with co-star Saif Ali Khan in the movie. Openingupabouthisdynamic role in the movie, on Kaun Banega Crorepati, Akshay Kumar clarified the character dynamics by stating, "Sir, I am the villain of the film and Saif is the hero and Sir mera kirdaar is of a psychopath and there is a history behindit and how I turn into it and what all I go through and then the filmfollowsahead." (Sir, I am the villain of the film and Saif is the hero. My character is that of a psychopath, and there is a history behind it, how I turn into one and everything I go through, and then the film moves forward from there)Intriguedby the actor’s transition into such a dark character, Amitabh Bachchan askedAkshay abouthispreparationprocess forportrayingan antagonist. Responding toMrBachchan’s query,AkshayKumarshares howreal-lifeinputsfrom his friends in law enforcement and guidance from director Priyadarshan shapedhis performance.

 

Heshared, "Sir,aisathakimerekaafi mitr police mein hain, unka kabhi koi psychopathsebhidnahojata hain and the way they work,toh unhone mujhe ek baat sikhayi thi. Jaise hum filmo mein dikhate hain ki psychopath alag tarike ke munh banate hain, waisa nahi hota hain. Bilkul bhi aisa nahi karte hain because woh humse ghul milna chahate hain aur woh aiseghulmiljaatehainkikisiko bhi pata nahi chalta ki unke dimaagmeinkyachalrahahain. Toh yeh baat mere samajh mein aayi aur Priyan Sir ne bhi bola mujhe ki koi munh banane ki jarurat nahi hain. Toh main iss filmmeinchup-chapbaithahua hoon, Saif is doing more of the talking and I am blended into the audience. Thats how I got into the character." (Sir, I have quite a few friends in the police force who have encountered psychopaths, and they taught me that the way films portray them, with exaggerated facial expressions, isn't how it actually is.They don't do thatbecause theywant toblend in so well that nobody can tell what's going on in their minds. PriyanSiralso toldme therewas no need for facial expressions. So, in this film, I sit quietly while Saif does more of the talking, blending into the audience. That's how I got into the character.) Haiwaan, the movie is set to release on September 11.