Jaideep Ahlawat Opens Up On Working With Saif Ali Khan After Kareena Kapoor
Updated on: 25 April, 2025 11:55 AM IST |Shweta Shah

Jaideep Ahlawat and Saif Ali Khan in Jewel Theif
Netflix`s Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins is here, and fans cannot wait to see what the thriller drama has in store for them. The movie comes with a spectacular ensemble of Saif Ali Khan, Nikita Dutta, Jaideep Alhawat, and Kunal Kapoor in pivotal roles.
This marks Jaideep and Saif`s first on-screen collaboration. Notably, the former has previously worked with Kareena Kapoor in Netflix`s Jaane Jaan.
In a recent interview, Jaideep Ahlawat opened up about his experience working with both Saif Ali Khan and Kareena. He also shared how different the two are as actors.
Jaideep Ahlawat on working with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor
For the uninitiated, Jewel Thief is a heist drama directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal. The film revolves around the most high-octane battle of wits and wills.
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In a candid chat with Mid-day, Jaideep joked about being considered as a family member of the Pataudis. He said, "Ab main family member kaha jaa sakta hoon (I can be called a family member)."
The Raazi actor also delved into the couple`s similarities and differences when it comes to their acting styles.
"As actors, they are slightly different. Jaane Jaan was quite serious. So, [her] preparation was different. But the one thing I found interesting is that despite being such big stars, both of them never intimidate you with their stardom," Ahlawat added.
Jaideep Ahlawat`s dance moves in Jaadu
Apart from being an incredible actor, Jaideep also surprised fans and cinephiles with his smooth dancing skills in Jewel Thief`s song, Jaadu. The track has him flaunting some suave moves.
Ever since the music video has been released, Ahlawat`s moves have been the talk of the town. He also spoke about it in the same interview and revealed it was producer Siddharth Anand and his wife Mamta`s idea to make him dance.
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However, even they were pleasantly surprised seeing him dance for the first time. "I can only manage this much dance," the actor said.
He further explained, "Here, Sid sir and the makers thought of making me dance. They could have easily shot the song only with Saif and Nikita. But Kunal Bhai [Kapoor] and I were included. I saw the opportunity and accepted it."
Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins is now streaming on Netflix.
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