Have you heard? Saif Ali Khan admits wedding performances no longer aligns with his comfort

Saif Ali Khan

‘O Romeo' and his friends

While the buzz around O Romeo remains relatively understated, the film is steadily emerging as a project of note. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, it marks his much-anticipated reunion with Shahid Kapoor after Kaminey (2009), Haider (2014) and Rangoon (2017). The film also stars Triptii Dimri and Nana Patekar. Now we have learnt that actors Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Disha Patani have also joined the ensemble. Speaking about the film, Shahid said in an Instagram interview, "What's next for me as an actor is a movie called O Romeo, and there might just be a Juliet in there too. It's a love story with a lot of action."

New reforms, paps now have uniforms!

Varinder Chawla (centre) with his team

Mid-day had recently reported how Jaya Bachchan's remarks once again put the spotlight on paparazzi culture in Bollywood (See it from their lens, December 5). Responding to the claims of being unprofessional on field, prominent paparazzo Varinder Chawla has introduced official uniforms for his team. Sharing the news on Instagram, he wrote, "In light of the recent conversations around professionalism in the paparazzi industry, we've taken the feedback in a positive and constructive spirit. As an initiative, Team Varinder Chawla now has official T-shirts that we will proudly wear on duty. A small step towards doing our work with more respect, responsibility, and pride."

Not dancing at weddings

Saif Ali Khan

Actor Saif Ali Khan has said he is uncomfortable performing at weddings, despite it being common practice in the film industry. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Saif recalled being discouraged by a family member early in his career. "I was dancing at a wedding once in Bombay and my aunt came backstage and said, ‘Don't tell me you are dancing at this wedding,'" he said, admitting that the incident left a lasting impression. Saif explained that blurred lines between being a guest and a performer often cause discomfort for him. While acknowledging that such performances remain an accepted industry practice, it "no longer aligns" with his personal comfort.