Saif Ali Khan: Interesting to play roles that are edgy

Khan and Kapoor play ghostbusters in the film

But for now, he is in the mood to make people laugh. “I enjoy horror comedies. Go Goa Gone [2013] was slightly western since the concept of zombies was alien [to Indian viewers at the time]. Bhoot Police is more desi, and the supernatural elements are rooted in our culture.”

While the horror comedy — also starring Arjun Kapoor, Yami Gautam and Jacqueline Fernandez — is slated to drop on Disney+ Hotstar, the actor admits he would have loved to see it on the big screen. “It would have been nice if the film released in theatres because horror and comedy lend themselves well to the collective experience. 

That said, we’re lucky that we got a platform, and the producers could make a little profit.” Khan doesn’t deny that the OTT revolution has changed the dynamics of the business. He is relieved that films now are gauged by their merit. “It’s no longer about day-one numbers. Recently, Farhan [Akhtar] said, ‘You can’t hide behind the numbers anymore; it has to be a quality movie.’ I used to think that [box-office] numbers were a good sign, but now the rating system is different. Now, the audiences have also [evolved]. Maybe my film Kaalakaandi [2018] should have released on OTT. I think it would have done better.”

Also read: 'Bhoot Police' trailer: Saif, Arjun, Jacqueline and Yami will take you on a hilarious ride

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