Saif Ali Khan is an Indian actor and producer. He is famous among his fans as “Saifu” and “Chote Nawab”. Let’s get into some more interesting details about Saif.
Biography/Wiki
Saif Ali Khan was born on August 16, 1970 in New Delhi, India (age 53 in 2023). He attended Lawrence School in Sanawa. At the age of nine, he was sent to Locks Park School in Hertfordshire, England. He graduated from Winchester College in England.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5’8”
Eye color: brown
Hair color: black
family
Parents and siblings
Saif is the son of former Indian cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and former actress Sharmila Tagore. His ancestors are Afghan. From his mother’s side he is of Bengali descent and from his father’s side he belongs to the Nawabs of Pataudi. His father was the titular Nawab of Pataudi from 1952 to 1971.
Saif Ali Khan and his father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
His grandfather Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi played cricket for England and after 1947 he captained the Indian cricket team.
Saif Ali Khan’s grandfather Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi
He has two sisters, Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan. Soha is an Indian actress while Saba is a fashion designer.
Saif Ali Khan with his mother Sharmila Tagore and sisters Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan
Relationships, wives and children
In October 1991, he married actress Amrita Singh. Divorced and separated in 2004.
Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh wedding photos
He was seen dating Italian model Rosa Catalano for some time.
Saif Ali Khan and his ex-girlfriend Rosa Catalano
Saif and Kareena Kapoor are in a live-in relationship. On October 16, 2012, the couple got married.
Saif Ali Khan and wife Kareena Kapoor
Saif and Amrita have two children, Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan.
Saif Ali Khan with son Ibrahim and daughter Sara
Saif and Kareena have a son, Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi.
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s son Taimur
Saif and Kareena’s son Taimur
In an interview, Kareena shared the story behind naming her son Taimur. She explained that the name “Taimur” was inspired by Saif Ali Khan’s childhood friend who lived in Mumbai. Kareena further revealed that Saif liked the name very much and that’s why they decided to name their eldest son Taimur. Karina said in an interview,
When we came up with the name…Saif actually said…he grew up with a neighbor friend who he always liked, his name was Taimur, so he said, ‘You know, If I had a son, he would be mine. First friend. I wanted to name him “Taimur” and Taimur was named that because he was Saif’s first friend when they lived in town. “
He welcomed his second son with his second wife Kareena Kapoor on February 21, 2021, when she gave birth to her second son at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. They named their second son Jeh, which means “come” in Parsi.
Saif Ali Khan’s second son Jeh sits on Taimur’s lap
Profession
Saif Ali Khan made his debut in Bollywood in 1993 with the film Parampara.
Saif Ali Khan in Palanpara
He gained recognition for his films “Yeh Dillagi” and “Main Khiladi Tu Anari”. He next starred in the film “Being Cyrus,” where his performance was critically acclaimed.
The film Dil Chahta Hai proved to be the turning point in his life. He has received many honors for his role in the film.
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In addition to acting, he is also an excellent host and has hosted many Filmfare awards ceremonies. Saif also owns a production company called Illuminati Films.
Saif Ali Khan’s production company Illuminati Films
In 2009, he produced and starred in the romantic drama Love Aaj Kal.
Saif Ali Khan makes debut with ‘Love Aaj Kal’
dispute
- In 1994, he caused controversy when he reportedly defeated Kanan Divecha, assistant editor of film magazine Star and Style. He did this because the magazine published an article about his ex-wife Amrita Singh’s relationship with the actor. Following a high court order, Saif and Amrita settled the matter out of court and apologized for it in 1999.
- In 1995, a magazine called Bombay Dost criticized “Main Khiladi Tu Anadi” as a gay film. Also, Saif was outraged when gay rights activist Ashok Row Kavi mocked his mother Sharmila Tagore at his home in Santacruz, Mumbai Beats Ashok.
- In 1998, he was in Rajasthan with co-stars Salman Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam Kothari Kankani was charged under the Wildlife Act and the Indian Penal Code for killing two blackbucks. It happened during the shooting of the movie “Hum Saath Saath Hain”. Later, when a review petition was registered in the court, Saif was discharged from Section 51 of the Wildlife Act (causing harm to wild animals), Section 147 (punishment for rioting) and Section 149 (punishment for rioting) of the Indian Penal Code. illegal assembly). Thereafter, Saif was again charged under Section 149 as the Rajasthan government filed a revision petition in the Rajasthan High Court. In February 2013, a Jodhpur court summoned him and all the accused who had initiated the trial on the revised charges. On April 5, 2018, Saif and his “Hum Saath Saath Hain” co-stars Tabu, Neelam Kothari and Sonali Bendre were acquitted by a Jodhpur court in the 1998 blackbuck killing case. However, following the verdict delivered by District Judge Dev Kumar Khatri, Salman Khan was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
- In 2008, while shooting for Love Aaj Kal, he allegedly bumped into photographer Pawan Sharma at Patiala railway station.
- He sparked controversy after he attacked an Indian businessman from South Africa at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Colaba, Mumbai.
2012 Saif Ali Khan Taj Mahal hotel brawl
- When a Mumbai court accused Saif of assaulting an Indian businessman from South Africa at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, RTI activist SC Agrawal raised objections with the Union Home Ministry. He said Saif should not be allowed to retain the Padma Shri awarded by then President Pratibha Patil for his services as an artist.
Saif Ali Khan’s Padma Shri controversy
- In 2013, an argument led to a fight when he was asked to leave the VIP lounge at Lucknow’s Chaudhry Charan Singh Airport. The fight was later resolved by senior airport officials.
- In an interview with Anupama Chopra in January 2020, his “Concept of India” remarks caused controversy. He said in the interview,
I think India did not exist before the British gave it this concept. ”
Awards
- Best Male Debut Award – 1994 “Aashiq Awara”
- 2002 Best Comedian Award – “Dil Chahta Hai”
- Best Supporting Actor – “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, Filmfare Motorola – Moto Look of the Year – “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, 2004
- 2005 Best Comedian Award – “Hum Tum”
- 2007 Best Villain Award – “Omkara”
- Awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2010
- 2002 Star Silver Award – Best Supporting Actor – “Dil Chahta Hai”
- 2004 IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award – “Kal Ho Naa Ho”
- 2007 Bollywood Film Awards – Best Villain – “Omkara”
- Rajiv Gandhi Award – Film Achievement Award 2008
car collection
He owns many luxury cars, including limousines and SUVs. His car collection includes an Audi R8 Spyder, BMW 7 Series, Lexus 470, Ford Mustang, Range Rover and Land Cruiser.
Saif Ali Khan drives Audi R8 Spyder
property/assets
Saif owns Pataudi Palace (worth Rs 800 crore), a bungalow in Bandra (worth Rs 6 crore) and two gorgeous bungalows designed by Austrian architects.
Pataudi Palace
expensive things/valuable items
He is known for his collection of classic luxury watches, including the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph (priced at Rs 72 lakh).
salary
Saif’s net worth is approximately $140 million and he is paid Rs 210 million per film.
Favorites
Food: Kebabs, Mutton Biryani, Bhindi (Lady Bird)
Actor: Robert De Niro
Actor: Sharmila Tagore
Movies: “The Good and the Bad,” “The Lord of the Rings”
Song: “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
TV Shows: Entourage, Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, 24, The X-Files, Who’s the Boss
Color: purple, brown
Sports: Polo, cricket
Fragrance: Chanel Sport, Issey Miyake
Author: Leon Uris, Edgar Allan Poe, Leo Tolstoy, Umberto Eco, Salman Rushdie
Books: The Bible, War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie
Fashion designer: Yves Saint Laurent
Restaurant: Zodiac Grill at Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai
Destination: London and Los Angeles
sign
Saif Ali Khan’s signature
fact
- Saif is not a vegetarian.
- His hobbies include reading novels, playing guitar, traveling, fishing, and hiking.
- He has his wife Kareena’s Hindi name tattooed on his left forearm.
saif ali khan tattoos
- Earlier, he used to smoke, but in 2007, when he was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai with extreme chest pain, he decided to quit smoking.
- There is a twelve-year age gap between Saif and his ex-wife Amrita Singh.
Saif Ali Khan and ex-wife Amrita Singh
- While performing stunts for the film Kya Kehna, he was seriously injured and required stitches on his head.
Saif Ali Khan in Kia Kaina
- In 2005, he performed at the HELP telethon concert to raise funds for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
- When he was offered the role of Sameer in the film Dil Chahta Hai, he turned down the opportunity but later came under the influence of Dimple Kapadia.
- He was appointed as the 10th Nawab of Pataudi on September 22, 2011, in a mock pagri ceremony held after the death of his father. This title is of no official importance. The then Chief Minister of Haryana was also present at the ceremony.
Saif Ali Khan attends Pagri ceremony
- He is a skilled guitarist and has performed in several concerts.
- His former residence, Pataudi Palace, just 25 kilometers away from Gurgaon, is now run by the Neemrana Hotels group and is considered one of the best palace hotels in India. Many Bollywood movies like “Mangal Pandey”, “Veer Zara”, “Rang De Basanti”, “Eat Pray” and “Love” have been shot here.
- He is an avid dog lover and has two pet dogs with whom he enjoys playing in his free time.
Saif Ali Khan with his pets at Khar Gymkhana
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