While Tibet may be burning with the Olympic controversy, actor Saif Ali Khan is not shying away from carrying the torch. The actor spoke exclusively to Times Now's Amruta Pranja and clarified his stand on the issue and also used the opportunity to talk about a film that is close to his heart. On success of Race... When quizzed about the whopping success of his recent release Race, Saif Ali Khan ecstatically said, "It was one of the easiest films made. It was absolute fun to drive beautiful cars and doing interesting stunts. The role was more manly, which made it real fun to potray. All along I have done boyish roles, but it was a welcome difference. The working hours were not long in the making of the movie. Like they say hard work pays off, in case of Race easy work paid off. This might change the mantra in movie making." On carrying the Olympic torch... Saif Ali Khan was asked about the entire torch bearing controversy, where the actor said, "I am not a political person and I feel for the people of Tibet. I am a citizen of India and I will stand by the governments stand. Who am I to contest the governments take on the issue. More so even the Dalai Lama has no issues with Olympics." On Tashan... Saif Ali Khan has been excited about his movie Tashan with lady love Kareena Kapoor. When asked about the movie, Saif coyly said, "It is going to be the most rocking film ever. When the movie was made, we did not think about the on-screen chemistry but it I think the chemistry will be seen on-screen." (Interviewed by Amruta Pranja) ... read more »