Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Omkara’, starring Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Bipasha Basu, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Naseeruddin Shah, launched in 2006. The movie introduced Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ to the Indian display screen, set towards the country backdrop of Uttar Pradesh.
Saif Ali Khan’s iconic portrayal of Langda Tyagi
Amongst all of the performances, Saif Ali Khan’s portrayal of Langda Tyagi, the Iago of ‘Othello’, grew to become iconic. Khan’s crafty, manipulative, and layered efficiency left a long-lasting impression on audiences and critics alike. Practically 20 years later, Langda Tyagi stays a beloved character, often referenced in common tradition, and continues to carry a particular place in Indian cinema.
Makers reportedly plan a Langda Tyagi spin-off
Now, nearly 20 years later, reviews counsel that the makers are planning a spin-off centred round Langda Tyagi. A Pinkvilla report reveals, “The character of Langda Tyagi by Saif Ali Khan has stood the check of time, because it continues to discover a point out within the pop-culture each few months. 19 years later, primarily based on the love given to the half from the viewers, producers Kumar Mangat and Abhishek Pathak are all set for a spin-off to Langda Tyagi. The duo got here throughout an concept that organically leads itself to the world of ‘Omkara’, and extra so, Langda Tyagi.”The undertaking is presently within the scripting stage, with filming reportedly deliberate to start in 2026.
Saif Ali Khan’s return stays unconfirmed
Whereas the spin-off is confirmed, it isn’t but clear if Saif Ali Khan will reprise his iconic position. The report added, “That’s a secret, which can unravel as soon as the script is locked. Saif Ali Khan would possibly simply make a return to the world of ‘Omkara’, or the makers may rope in a younger actor to play the half, making it a reboot in true sense.”
Saif Ali Khan on the work entrance
In the meantime, Saif Ali Khan was final seen in ‘Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins’, a high-octane motion thriller launched on OTT, the place he starred alongside Jaideep Ahlawat. The movie was directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal.Subsequent, he’s set to star in Priyadarshan’s ‘Haiwaan’, which may even mark a reunion with Akshay Kumar.