Saif plays evil villager to prove critics

Saif Ali Khan plays evil villager to prove critics wrong Mumbai, June 27 (AP):Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan says he decided to play a rough villager in an Indian adaptation of Shakespeare's ''Othello'' to show detractors his depth and range as an actor. Often seen on the big screen as a smooth-talking city slicker, Khan told the Mumbai Mirror newspaper he wanted to surprise his fans and critics in ''Omkara,'' due for release in August. ''People think I can't carry off the rustic lingo and attitude, so I must prove them wrong.'' Khan said in an interview published Tuesday. ''A lot of people feel I can only play the rich, pampered boy. That fueled my desire to prove that I can do the unexpected.'' He didn't give details about his role, but said it was hard work preparing for it since he didn't want to come across as ''slimy.'' ''This role required maximum preparation,'' Khan said. ''In my other roles all I had to do was to get the clothes and makeup right and then learn the lines.'' He said he wanted his ''evil character to have a certain dignity and strength.''

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the movie features Ajay Devgan in the lead and actresses Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu.

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