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Saif Ali Khan turned 56 on Sunday, August 16, and received a rather unusual birthday wish from his Haiwaan co-star Akshay Kumar. The actor chose to celebrate
the occasion by stepping into his antagonist avatar from Priyadarshan’s upcoming directorial. In a specially created video, Akshay was seen sitting on a rotating chair while holding a cupcake with a lit candle. Dressed in black with a matching beanie, he appeared in a mysterious mood as the track ‘Mera Hero Hai Woh’ played in the background. The playful video offered fans a glimpse of Akshay’s Haiwaan look while adding to the excitement around the upcoming film.
Akshay Kumar's playful birthday wish to Saif Ali Khan
Akshay Kumar took a rather creative route to wish Saif Ali Khan on his 56th birthday. The actor shared a special video on his Instagram handle, bringing his Haiwaan character into the birthday celebrations.
In the video, Akshay is seen seated on a rotating chair while holding a cupcake topped with a candle. Dressed entirely in black and sporting a black beanie, the actor maintains an intense expression as the chair slowly rotates towards the camera. The song ‘Mera Hero Hai Woh’ plays in the background, with Akshay joining in for a line from the track. He then wishes Saif before blowing out the candle. The video concludes with the actor breaking into a smile, giving the otherwise mysterious birthday moment a playful finish.
Sharing the video, Akshay captioned his post, "Happy Birthday, Saif. Have a great one… while you can.
Kyunki #Haiwaan aa raha hai."
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan to share screen in Haiwaan
The birthday wish comes ahead of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s much-awaited collaboration in Haiwaan. Directed by Priyadarshan, the upcoming film features the two actors in prominent roles, with Akshay taking on an antagonist character.
The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on September 11, 2026. The unusual birthday video has also given fans another glimpse of the dark and intriguing world surrounding Haiwaan, while building anticipation for the Akshay-Saif face-off on the big screen.
Speaking about Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar recently opened up about his character, describing him as completely evil with no moral grey areas. The actor revealed that playing a psychopath had been on his wishlist for years. He also noted that his recent choices have allowed him to explore diverse genres, from comedy and horror to action and drama. For Akshay, Haiwaan marks another opportunity to step outside his comfort zone and take on a truly sinister role. He further emphasised that constantly challenging himself creatively remains an important part of his journey as an actor, making the character particularly exciting for him.
