Saif Ali Khan calls Rahul Gandhi 'brave and honest' politician
What's the story
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan recently expressed admiration for Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, describing him as a "brave and honest" politician.
During the India Today Conclave, Khan commended Gandhi for his ability to reform his public image.
"I think what Rahul Gandhi has done has been very impressive," stated the actor.
Political stance
Khan was asked to choose between Modi, RaGa, and Kejriwal
During the event, when asked about his preference for politicians, Khan responded, "I like a brave politician, an honest politician."
The host then presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and Gandhi as examples of such politicians, asking the actor to make his pick.
In response to this question, Khan expressed his admiration for all three but singled out Gandhi for special praise.
Endorsement details
'There was a point when people were disrespecting...'
Khan further elaborated on his admiration for Gandhi, stating, "There was a point when people were disrespecting things he was saying and doing. And I think he has turned that around by working very hard in a very interesting way."
This statement by the actor is being interpreted as an endorsement of Gandhi's political resilience and is going viral on social media.
Twitter Post
Listen to what Saif said here
“What kind of Politician do you like?”
— Ayush Saxena (@Witty_Ayush) September 26, 2024
Saif Ali Khan: “I like a Brave Politician, an Honest Politician. I think what Rahul Gandhi has done is very impressive.” 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZQLHwdzhy8
Film release
Meanwhile, Khan's film 'Devara Part 1' released on Friday
In other news, Khan's latest film Devara Part 1 was released on Friday. The pan-India action film features Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor alongside Khan in lead roles.
Directed by Kortala Siva, the movie has been widely released in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi languages.
With impressive advance booking numbers, it is projected to have a strong opening day with a potential ₹100+ crore global haul on its first day itself.