Kunal calls Saif 'a pain' for always being late on the set

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Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins

' starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat is set for release soon. Alongside them, Kunal Kapoor and Nikita Dutta also feature in the film. Recently, Jaideep shared his experience of working with Saif, who is making a comeback after a serious attack earlier in 2025. As the film’s promotions heat up, the cast joined Filmygyan for a discussion about their time working together. Although Saif Ali Khan was not present, Kunal Kapoor stood out with his witty and playful remarks about Saif, capturing everyone’s attention.
Kunal Kapoor’s experience on set
During the conversation, Nikita Dutta and Jaideep Ahlawat mentioned that they enjoyed their time on set. However, Kunal Kapoor shared that he often felt lonely because his character was constantly chasing the others, which meant he spent much of the time alone while the rest of the cast enjoyed each other’s company.
Filming separately and light-hearted moments

Nikita revealed that Kunal often had to film his scenes separately because his character was the one chasing others. Kunal humorously added that he ended up tidying the set and picking up cups during downtime. He then escalated the fun by making a playful, sarcastic remark about Saif.
Kunal’s humorous jab at Saif Ali Khan
When asked about working with Saif, Kunal humorously described him as "a pain," explaining that Saif often arrived late and struggled to remember his lines, causing multiple delays. The cast laughed, noting that since Saif isn’t on social media, he probably won’t see Kunal’s comments unless they appear in a newspaper. Kunal described Saif as a pain to work with, mentioning that it was difficult because Saif often didn’t arrive on time. When he did show up, he sometimes didn’t know his lines, which meant they had to wait for him to learn them, resulting in multiple retakes.
About 'Jewel Thief'
'Jewel Thief' is a heist film coming to Netflix on April 25. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kunal Kapoor, and Nikita Dutta. The teaser came out in February 2025 and showed how Saif and Jaideep characters team up to steal a valuable diamond called the African Red Sun. The film is directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal.