Ritesh Batra’s next brings the Nawab together with French star Mélanie Laurent
Saif Ali Khan is set to star opposite French actress Mélanie Laurent in Ritesh Batra’s untitled film, reportedly a love story set against a family backdrop. Vidya Balan is also said to be reuniting with Saif, her Parineeta co-star.
Laurent, best known internationally for Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds (2009), is an acclaimed actor, filmmaker and singer. Her directorial credits include Breathe (2014) and Tomorrow (2015), which won the César Award for Best Documentary.
Batra, whose The Lunchbox earned international acclaim, has previously worked with Robert Redford, Jim Broadbent and Irrfan Khan. Details of the new film remain under wraps.
Actor finds his rhythm beyond films
Saif Ali Khan gave fans a peek into his musical side, sharing a video of himself jamming on the electric guitar with musicians at home. Captioning the clip, he quipped: “Found the groove, lost the tempo, had a great time anyway.” A longtime music enthusiast, Saif has previously performed with rock bands, including Parikrama, and even jammed with son Taimur.
