It's unfair to compare Deepika with Kareena, says Saif

Actor Saif Ali Khan debut as a producer Love Aaj Kal hit the screen last Friday (July 31). Though movie has earned mixed reviews from viewers, it has definitely made a mark at the box office.

CNN-IBN's Rohit Khilnani talks to Saif about the movie and his future plans. Here is an excerpt from the interview -

Rohit Khilnani: You must have learnt so many things after producing Love Aaj Kal , is there something you feel you could have done in a different way?

Saif Ali Khan: There are two major things that I have learnt. First one is the importance of budgeting and the second thing is choosing the right director to work with.

Rohit Khilnani: When I am talking to other actors they are telling me that Saif is choosing his directors very carefully and smartly.

Saif Ali Khan: I think there aren’t so many directors to work with. Sriram Raghavan is the next director I am excited to work with next and Imtiaz was a fantastic experience.

Rohit Khilnani: I was trying for an interview with your mother (Sharmila Tagore) the other day but she said she is going to watch Love Aaj Kal. Tell us what did she say?

Saif Ali Khan: She is liking my work of late. For the last two years she has been very supportive and she was happy watching Love Aaj Kal.

Rohit Khilnani: Professionally, Deepika has worked wonders in the film but personally any point did you feel that Kareena could have been in the film and this scene she would have done a great job?

Saif Ali Khan: I think it is unfair to compare like this. Deepika is new and she has done remarkably well in the film. Kareena is on another level as an actor so there are many things she would have done differently.