Saif Ali Khan is an Indian actor and producer. He is popular among his fans as Saifu and Chote Nawab. Let’s find out more interesting details about Saif.
Biography/Wiki
Saif Ali Khan was born on 16 August 1970 (age 52 years; in 2022) in New Delhi, India. He studied at Lawrence School, Sanawar. At the age of nine, he was sent to Lockers Park School, Hertfordshire, UK. He graduated from Winchester College, United Kingdom.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 8”
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Saif is the son of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, a former Indian Cricketer, and Sharmila Tagore, a former actress. His ancestors were from Afghanistan. From his mother’s side, he is of Bengali descent while he belongs to the Nawab of Pataudi on his father’s side. His father was the nominal Nawab of Pataudi from 1952 to 1971.
Saif Ali Khan with his father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
His paternal grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, had played cricket for England, and after 1947, he captained the Indian Cricket team.
Paternal grandfather of Saif Ali Khan Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi
He has two younger 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 Alli Khan
Relationships, Wife & Children
He married Amrita Singh, an actress, in October 1991. They divorced in 2004 and separated.
Saif Ali Khan And Amrita Singh Wedding Photos
H was seen dating Rosa Catalano, an Italian model for some time.
Saif Ali Khan with his Ex-lover Rosa Catalano
Saif and Kareena Kapoor are in a live relationship. On October 16, 2012, the couple got married.
Saif Ali Khan with his wife Kareena Kapoor
Saif and Amrita have been blessed with two children, Ibrahim Ali Khan, and Sara Ali Khan.
Saif Ali Khan with his 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
On 21 February 2021, he welcomed his second son from his second wife, Kareena Kapoor, when she gave birth to his second son at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. They named their second child Jeh, which means ‘come’ in Persian.
Saif Ali Khan’s 2nd son, Jeh, in Taimur’s lap
Career
Saif Ali Khan marked his Bollywood debut with the film “Parampara” in 1993.
Saif Ali Khan in Parampara
He gained recognition with the films- “Yeh Dillagi” and “Main Khiladi Tu Anari.” Next, he played the lead role in the movie “Being Cyrus,” which was a highly praised performance.
The movie “Dil Chahta Hai” proved to be a turning point in his life. He was awarded with many accolades for his role in the film.
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Apart from acting, he is a great host and has hosted many Filmfare Awards ceremonies. Saif also owns a production company called Illuminati Films.
Saif Ali Khan Illuminati Films Production Company
He produced and acted in the 2009 romance “Love Aaj Kal.”
Debut Production Saif Ali Khan Love Aaj Kal
Controversy
- In 1994, he was surrounded by controversy when he, reportedly, beat up Kanan Divecha, the assistant editor of the film magazine Star and Style. He did it because the magazine had printed an article about his ex-wife Amrita Singh’s relationship with an actor. On the orders of the High Court, Saif and Amrita settled the matter out of court and apologized for the same in 1999.
- In 1995, a magazine called Bombay Dost criticized “Main Khiladi Tu Anadi” as a gay film. Additionally, when Ashok Row Kavi, a gay rights activist, mocked Saif’s mother Sharmila Tagore, it enraged him and he beat Ashok inside his house in Santacruz, Mumbai.
- In 1998, he, along with co-stars Salman Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre, and Neelam Kothari, were charged under the Wildlife Act and the Indian Penal Code for hunting two blackbucks in Kankani, Rajasthan. It happened during the shooting of the film “Hum Saath Saath Hain.” Later, Saif was acquitted of Section 51 (causing danger to wildlife) of the Wildlife Act, Section 147 (punishment for rioting) and 149 (unlawful assembly of persons) of the Indian Penal Code when he registered a reconsideration petition before a sessions court. Subsequently, Saif was again charged under Section 149 as the Rajasthan State Government filed a review petition before the Rajasthan High Court. He, along with all the accused began trial on revised charges, was indicted by the Jodhpur Court in February 2013. On 5 April 2018, Saif, along with his “Hum Saath Saath Hain” co-stars Tabu, Neelam Kothari, and Sonali Bendre were convicted by the 1999 Jodhpur Court. Meanwhile, after the decision of Magistrate Dev Kumar Khatri, Salman Khan was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
- In 2008, while shooting for “Love Aaj Kal,” she allegedly hit Pawan Sharma, a photographer, at the Patiala railway station.
- He became part of a controversy after attacking an Indian businessman from South Africa at the Taj Hotel in Colaba, Mumbai.
Saif Ali Khan’s Taj Hotel brawl in 2012
- When a Mumbai court accused Saif of assaulting an Indian businessman from South Africa at the Taj Hotel, Mumbai, RTI activist SC Agrawal filed a protest with the Union Home Ministry. He said, Saif should not be allowed to retain the Padma Shri award which was awarded by the then President Pratibha Patil for his contribution as an artist.
Saif Ali Khan’s Padma Shri controversy
- In 2013, an argument resulted in a fight when he was asked to leave the VIP lounge at Lucknow’s Chowdhary Charan Singh airport. Later, the fight was settled by senior airport officials.
- In an interview given to Anupama Chopra in January 2020, her ‘concept of India’ comment invited controversy. In the interview, he said,
I don’t think there was a concept of India until the British gave it.”
Award
- Best Male Debut Award – “Aashiq Awara” in 1994
- Best Comedian Award – “Dil Chahta Hai” in 2002
- Best Supporting Actor Award – “Kal Ho Naa Ho,” Filmfare Motorola – Moto Look of the Year – “Kal Ho Naa Ho” in 2004
- Best Comedian Award – “Hum Tum” in 2005
- Best Villain Award – “Omkara” in 2007
- Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2010
- Star Screen Award – Best Supporting Actor – “Dil Chahta Hai” in 2002
- IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award – “Kal Ho Naa Ho” in 2004
- Bollywood Film Award – Best Villain – “Omkara” in 2007
- Rajiv Gandhi Award – Achievement in Film in 2008
Car Collection
He owns many luxury vehicles including luxury sedans and SUVs. His car collection includes Audi R8 Spyder, BMW 7 series, Lexus 470, Ford Mustang, Range Rover, and Land Cruiser.
Saif Ali Khan in Audi R8 Spyder
Property/Assets
Saif owns Pataudi Palace (worth ₹800 Crore), a bungalow located in Bandra (worth ₹6 Crore), and two magnificent bungalows designed by Austrian architects.
Pataudi Palace
Things / Valuable Goods
He is known for his collection of classic luxury watches including the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph (priced at Rs 72 lakh).
Salary
With a net worth of around $140 Million, Saif is paid ₹21 Crore per film.
Favourite
Food: Kebab, Goat Biryani, Bhindi (ladyfinger)
Actor: Robert De Niro
Actress: Sharmila Tagore
Movies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, 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
Perfume: Chanel Sport, Issey Miyake
Authors: Leon Uris, Edgar Allan Poe, Leo Tolstoy, Umberto Eco, Salman Rushdie
Books: The Holy Bible, War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie
Fashion Designer: Yves Saint Laurent
Restaurant: Zodiac Grill at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai
Destinations: London and Los Angeles
Signature
Signature of Saif Ali Khan
Facts
- Saif is not a vegetarian.
- His hobbies include reading novels, playing the guitar, traveling, fishing, and trekking.
- He has his wife Kareena’s name tattooed in Hindi on his left arm.
Saif Ali Khan tattoo
- Earlier, he used to smoke, but in 2007, when he was hospitalized in Mumbai due to extreme chest pain, he decided to quit smoking.
- There is an age gap of twelve years between Saif and his ex-wife Amrita Singh.
Saif Ali Khan with his ex-wife Amrita Singh
- He injured himself badly and got stitches on his head while doing a stunt for his film “Kya Kehna.”
Saif Ali Khan In Kya Kehna
- 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 to play the role of Sameer in the film- “Dil Chahta Hai,” he turned down the opportunity but was later influenced by Dimple Kapadia.
- In a mock pagri ceremony held after his father’s death, on 22 September 2011, he was installed as the 10th Nawab of Pataudi. The title has no official significance. The then Chief Minister of Haryana was also present on this occasion.
Saif Ali Khan At Pagri Ceremony
- He is an accomplished guitarist and has also played in several concerts.
- His father’s home, the Pataudi Palace, is just 25 km from Gurgaon, and is now run by the Neemrana Hotels group and is counted among India’s finest palace hotels. The shooting of various Bollywood films, such as Mangal Pandey, Veer Zara, Rang De Basanti, Eat Pray and Love, has taken place here.
- She is an ardent dog lover and has two pet dogs that she enjoys playing with in her spare time.
Saif Ali Khan With His Pets At Khar Gymkhana
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