Lalit ParimooHe acted in the 2012 directed film ‘Agent Vinod’ Sriram Raghavanhas made some significant claims about his co-stars, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. He said that the two lead actors kept interfering during the making of the film, which he believes is the main reason why the film did not do well at the box office.
Lalit Parimoo makes big claims against Saif and Kareena
In an appearance on Siddharth Kannan’s podcast, Lalit said, “I think the main reason was that there was too much interference from the stars – Saif and Kareena. The way Sriram wanted to make that film, he couldn’t do it that way. They kept telling him what to do, so it became a mess. The writing and directing team… The film was to present what they wanted. The film was to present the director’s medium, so the director had a vision. if it has, people should follow it. And if the director casts an actor, he should only take the actor’s suggestions if they are valid. If the actor suggests something because they are a star, it means nothing. These kinds of adaptations ruin the film.”
Lalit Parimoo reveals that Sriram Raghavan opened up, but not completely
Interestingly, Lalit shared a close bond with director Sriram Raghavan, a friendship that goes back to his days on Parimoo TV. When asked if the director ever opened up to him about the difficulties he faced while making the film, Parimoo revealed that Sriram did not discuss things in depth or go into specifics. “He was talking about interference; he mentioned it,” Parimoo said.
About ‘Agent Vinod’
‘Agent Vinod’, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is an action packed spy thriller where Saif portrays a RAW agent and kareena kapoor he plays the role of a spy. The film was made on a budget of around 60 crores and was shot in some stunning international locations including Russia and Switzerland. Back in India, the team shot in scenic locations like Ladakh, Jaisalmer, Mumbai and Delhi. The project was a long one, with reports suggesting that it took Saif nearly two years to complete. Bankrolled by Saif’s production company Illuminati Films, the film also had a strong supporting cast including Gulshan Grover, Prem Chopra, Ram Kapoor and Ravi Kishan.
