Claim
Photo of Saif Ali Khan following the recent attack on him shows him severely wounded.
The post can be seen here.
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Fact
A Google lens search on the viral photo led us to a Times of India report, dated October 8, 2019. Carrying the same photograph of the actor, the report stated, “Saif Ali Khan is currently gearing up for his forthcoming film, ‘Laal Kaptaan’, where he will portray a furious Naga Sadhu.” It further detailed Khan’s “transformation into a Naga Sadhu” for his role in the movie.
A report by Amar Ujala from October 2019 also featured the same photo to show the actor’s look for ‘Laal Kaptaan’ movie.
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The photo was also shared on X by @SaifOnline on October 8, 2019 stating, “Behind the scene photos of Saif Ali Khan from Laal Kaptaan.” Helmed by Navdeep Singh, ‘Laal Kaptaan’ starred Saif Ali Khan, Zoya Hussain and Manav Vij in the lead roles.
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Hence, an old photo of Saif Ali Khan has been falsely linked to the recent attack on him.
Result: False
Sources
Report By Times of India, Dated October 8, 2019
Report By Amar Ujala, Dated October 8, 2019
X Post By @SaifOnline, Dated October 8, 2019
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