Saif Ali Khan is renowned as being an able actor and is also one of the most handsome men in the Bollywood industry. Belonging to a family of hereditary landowners, Saif Ali Khan is known as the ‘Nawaab of Pataudi’.
Saif Ali Khan also has a rich family background relating to the film industry, being the son of legendary film actress of yesteryears, Sharmila Tagore. Although Saif Ali Khan made his debut in 1993, he did not achieve the desired success till the next year, in 1994. Since then, Saif Ali Khan has seen a lot of ups and downs in his movie career.
Saif Ali Khan is also a film producer but is best known for his various acting genres, including comic and action thrillers. Today, Saif Ali Khan is one of the most experienced actors, and still a hot commodity amongst Bollywood directors and producers.
About Saif Ali Khan
Bio | |
| Real Name | Saif Ali Khan Pataudi |
| Nickname | Chhote Nawaab, Saifu |
| Date of Birth | 16th August 1970 |
| Age (as in July 2018) | 48 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi |
| Education | Graduate from Winchester College (UK) |
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Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 8" (173 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 176 lbs (80 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (Indian Cricketer/Nawaab of Pataudi) |
| Mother | Sharmila Tagore (Actress) |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Kareena Kapoor Khan (Actress) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actor/Producer |
| Income (Annual) | INR 15,00,00,000 (USD 2.2 Million) |
| Famous for | Aashiq Aawara (1994), Dil Chahta Hai (2002), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2004), Hum Tum (2005), Parineeta (2006), Omkara (2007), Love Aaj Kal (2010), Aarakshan (2012), and Agent Vinod (2017) |
| First Movie | Parampara (1993) |
| Net Worth (2018) | INR 1,157,00,00,000 (USD 180 Million ) |
Likes & Dislikes | |
| Favorite Food | Bhindi, Kebaab and Mutton Biryani |
| Favorite Actor | Robert De Niro |
| Favorite Actress | Sharmila Tagore |
| Hobbies | Reading graphic novels, playing the guitar, fishing, trekking and traveling |
Saif Ali Khan has become a household name as an actor since the 1990s. Despite having commercial failures in the 90s, Saif Ali Khan rose to newfound fame with his acting in the new millennium.
Saif Ali Khan was born on the 16th of August, 1970 and Saif Ali Khan’s age is 48 years. Saif Ali Khan’s height is around 5 ft 8 inches (173 cm) while Saif Ali Khan’s weight is about 80 kg (176 lbs). Born in New Delhi, Saif Ali Khan’s father was the popular cricketer and Nawaab of Pataudi Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, while Saif Ali Khan’s mother was the famed actress of the golden years of Bollywood, Sharmila Tagore. After having being brought up in Mumbai, Saif Ali Khan eventually graduated from the Winchester College in the United Kingdom.
In his spare time, Saif Ali Khan’s hobbies include reading graphic novels or playing his guitar. Apart from these, Saif Ali Khan also likes to go fishing, trekking and loves traveling. Saif Ali Khan’s wife is the popular Bollywood actress, Kareena Kapoor, whom he married in 2012. Previously, Saif Ali Khan was married to another actress, Amrita Singh, but the couple divorced in 2004. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have a lovely son – Taimur Ali Khan – who is the current darling of the paparazzi in India. The other members of his family include Saif Ali Khan’s two younger sisters, Soha Ali Khan (actress) and Saba Ali Khan (fashion designer).
Thanks to his success as a Bollywood actor, Saif Ali Khan’s salary for acting in one movie is around INR 15 crores (USD 2.2 Million) while his immense properties and his other assets bring Saif Ali Khan’s net worth to around INR 1,157 crores (USD 180 Million).
Saif Ali Khan has done several commercially and critically acclaimed movies for the Indian Hindi movie industry. His versatile performance for his varied acting roles has earned Saif Ali Khan numerous awards and accolades.
Currently, Saif Ali Khan is the winner of the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the light-hearted romantic hit, ‘Hum Tum’ (2005).
Saif Ali Khan’s list of Filmfare Awards include the Filmfare Best Male Debut award for ‘Aashiq Aawara’ (1994), Filmfare Best Comedian Award for his role in ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ (2002), the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor award for the movie ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ (2004), Filmfare Best Comedian Award for ‘Hum Tum’ (2005) and the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his amazing performance in ‘Omkara’ (2007), the Bollywood version of Shakespeare’s classic, ‘Othello’.
Saif Ali Khan’s list of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards include the IIFA Best Supporting Actor awards for ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ (2002) and for ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ (2004). Apart from these, Saif Ali Khan is also the winner of the IIFA Best Villain Award for his role in the hit, ‘Omkara’ (2007), as Landga Tyagi, the main protagonist.
Saif Ali Khan’s list of Zee Cine Awards include two Zee Cine Awards’ Best Actor in a Supporting Role awards for his roles in the movies ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ (2002) and ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ (2004). Saif Ali Khan also won the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for his movie, ‘Omkara’ (2007).
Saif Ali Khan’s list of Star Screen Awards include the three Best Supporting Actor awards for his roles in ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ (2002), then for ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ (2004) and again for ‘Aarakshan’ (2012). Apart from these, Saif Ali Khan also won the Best Villain award for ‘Omkara’ (2007).
Apart from these movie awards, Saif Ali Khan is also the recipient of the ‘Padma Shri’ award, one of the highest citizen honors bestowed by the Government of India.
Interesting Facts About Saif Ali Khan
- Although Saif Ali Khan has quit smoking, he does drink alcohol occasionally.
- Saif Ali Khan’s paternal grandfather, Iftikhaar Ali Khan Pataudi, was a player in the English cricket team, and was chosen as the captain of the Indian national cricket team, post Independence.
- Saif Ali Khan’s debut movie, ‘Parampara’ (1993), was a commercial flop.
- Saif Ali Khan married his first wife, actress Amrita Singh, at the age of 21 years, despite her being around 12 years elder than him.
- Saif Ali Khan was apprehensive about signing ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, however the movie turned out to be the revival of his downward acting career at the time.
- Although ceremonial, Saif Ali Khan was named as the 10th Nawaab of Pataudi, on 22nd September 2002, after his father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, passed away.
- Saif Ali Khan is an accomplished guitar player, and is renowned for performing publicly on occasions.
- Saif Ali Khan’s production company is titled ‘Illuminati Films’.