Saif Ali Khan reveals it is 'disturbing to see encounters' even in movies: 'It’s kind of a horrific judicial...'

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who is currently awaiting the release of his upcoming movie Vikram Vedha, is busy promoting his movie on different platforms. Saif generally prefers to stay away from media attention but whenever he does, he speaks his mind.

Recently, during a media interaction, the Adipurush said that though he is playing the role of an encounter specialist in his upcoming movie Vikram Vedha, it is “disturbing to see encounters” even in movies.

During an interview with Biz Asia, Saif said, “When the mafia problem was getting so out of control, there was this urban legend that we won’t show whether the ‘criminal’ was shot genuinely trying to escape, or executed, and later on, they do the paperwork to show that he was trying to escape and we had to shoot him. That’s called an ‘encounter’, a ‘fake encounter’. It’s kind of a horrific judicial… I’m sure it’s completely illegal. But it’s cinematically quite disturbing as well, and that’s kind of what my character does. But he’s convinced he’s a good guy, because (he thinks) it’s required.”

He further said, "But yes, I’m really liberal and easygoing, and I think everyone is entitled to a fair trial before judgement. I’m certainly not for executing suspected criminals, which my character seems to love to do.”

Talking about the movie, Vikram Vedha will also star Hrithik Roshan playing the role of the lead antagonist. Directed by Pushkar-Gayathri, the movie is set to hit the big screens on September 30, 2022.