Being a producer felt like a thankless job: Saif Ali Khan

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has described film production as a “thankless job” while explaining why he decided to shut down his production banner, Illumination Films. In a recent interview, he reflected on his journey as a producer and shared his experiences in the industry.

Saif said that producing films is a highly creative process that he initially enjoyed, especially the process of developing ideas and bringing them to life through collaboration. However, he noted that it can also become extremely stressful and ungrateful at times. He added that industry dynamics and people constantly change. Saif also recalled his collaboration with producer Dinesh Vijan, stating that they worked well together and he benefited greatly during that phase. He founded Illumination Films in 2009 and produced films like Love Aaj Kal and Cocktail. Currently, he is seen in the OTT release Karthavya.