In Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins, Saif Ali Khan steps into the suave shoes of Rehan Roy — a rule-breaker with style, heart, and just the right amount of chaos. Produced by Siddharth Anand’s Marflix Productions and directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, the Netflix original isn’t just another slick actioner. It’s a neon-drenched thrill ride, and Saif’s Rehan is its magnetic core.

A Rebel with a Heart of Gold
What made the role click for Saif? The contradictions. “Rehaan is a thief with organization, with swag, an adventurer at heart and a family man. He is the quintessential Hindi film hero,” Saif explains. The character walks a tightrope between mischief and morality, making him not only exciting to portray but instantly likable.

Living in a Hyper-Stylized Universe
Beyond the character, it was the stylized, adrenaline-soaked world of Jewel Thief that had Saif hooked. “It is a world of red diamonds, mafia dons with guns, whiskey glasses being thrown at people’s faces… now robbing some museum,” he recalls, painting a vivid picture of the high-octane chaos. The surreal blend of action and comic-book fantasy gave Saif the space to play big, bold, and uninhibited — and he clearly relished every minute of it.

When Shooting Feels Like a Dream
For Saif, filming Jewel Thief wasn’t just work — it was an addictive escape. “Filming was so fun that when I got home, I was itching to come back,” he admits. Unlike roles that actors are eager to move on from, this one lingered. The thrill of performing larger-than-life stunts, delivering punchlines in neon-lit frames, and embodying a hero who is as rebellious as he is relatable made the film unforgettable for him.

A Character That Stays With You
With a cast that includes Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor, the film is built on dynamic performances — but it’s Rehan’s unique blend of rebellion and charisma that promises to leave a lasting impression. In a world of thefts and double-crosses, Saif’s thief doesn’t just steal diamonds, he steals the show.

Catch the irresistible Rehan Roy in action — Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins, streaming on Netflix from April 25th!