India, May 16 -- Actor Saif Ali Khan, whose latest outing Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins recently dropped on OTT, says the idea of heroism in cinema is evolving. Discussing how the portrayal of heroes has evolved over time, Saif agrees there's a shift in the narrative and audience's expectations. "While it (the idea of heroism) may not have changed completely, it has certainly broadened in the way that you find heroic things in even things that flawed people do and that's more interesting," says the 54-year-old, adding, "I'm happy it's happening (the idea of heroism has changed), because it's a sign of evolution of character and audience." The actor explains that layered characters resonate more deeply with audiences: "None of us is perfect, we all have good moments and bad moments, and if you can capture those aspects, that makes it so much more powerful than having a one-note kind of character who's like this godlike angel who never does anything wrong. That's how it's been in the West and with us, but now it's changing." On sharing screen space with actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who played art collector Rajan Aulakh in the film, Saif says, "It was lovely. He's really taken the film to a different level. When you read his part on paper, it's very strong and interesting. But the colours he's given it are beyond what I would have imagined." Ask if there was any competition on set, and Saif says, "The most important thing is the film. So, on that level, there's no competition, because you're just happy for the other person and everyone's contributing beautifully to it." However, he acknowledges the inherent competitive spirit that comes with acting: "While as an actor I'm not competing with Jaideep, acting is a competitive business. It should be, because your character is competing for importance."...