Saif Ali Khan to star in Netflix series Sacred Games
Mumbai July 14 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan has been roped in by US-based on-demand streaming website Netflix to appear in its upcoming original series "Sacred Games".
The series based on Indian author Vikram Chandra s novel of the same name will feature Saif as Sartaj Singh.
"Content in the digital space is taking over the existing dynamics at a rapid pace -- the crown in the digital empire lies with Netflix and it s extremely satisfying to partner and participate in the first original series from India to be showcased on Netflix " Saif said in a statement.
Set in Mumbai the series delves into the city s intricate web of organised crime corruption politics and espionage that lie beneath India s economic renaissance. It is an epic masterwork of exceptional richness and power that interweaves the lives of the privileged the famous the wretched and the bloodthirsty.
"Saif Ali Khan is a true pioneer and risk-taker in Indian cinema and we could not be more delighted to be working with him on ‘Sacred Games " said Erik Barmack Vice President of international original series at Netflix.
"His role is layered and complex and we are thrilled to be working with such a fantastic actor to bring this story to a global audience " Barmack added.
Shot in India the series will be produced in partnership with Phantom Films.
--IANS
sas/nv/bg
