Didn t feel the connect with Race 3 role, says Saif

New Delhi Jan 10 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan says he was offered a role in the third installment of the "Race" franchise but didn t take it up because he didn t feel the connection with the part he was offered.

"(Producer) Ramesh Taurani said I m making a completely different movie this time with a totally different story. I was offered a part but Salman Khan is the best thing to happen to anybody. He s the biggest star in the country " Saif said at a press conference here.

"I didn t feel a connection myself with the part I was offered. So I decided to do something else."

Saif was seen playing a protagonist in "Race" which released in 2008 and was also a part of the "Race 2" in 2013.

The "Phantom" actor was here to promote his forthcoming film "Kaalakaandi" which will hit the screens on Friday.

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