| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | • Saifu • Chote Nawab |
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Producer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 173 cm in meters– 1.73 m in feet inches– 5’ 8” |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 16 August 1970 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 53 Years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| School | • Lawrence School, Sanawar • Lockers Park School, Hertfordshire |
| College/University | Winchester College, United Kingdom |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Debut | Film (Actor): Parampara (1993) Film (Producer): Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Fortune Heights in Bandra West, Mumbai 4 floors duplex in Bandra, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Reading Novels, Playing the Guitar, Travelling, Fishing, Trekking |
| Awards/Honours | Filmfare Awards 1994: Best Male Debut Award for Aashiq Awara 2002: Best Comedian Award for Dil Chahta Hai 2004: Best Supporting Actor Award for Kal Ho Naa Ho, Filmfare Motorola “Moto Look of the Year” for Kal Ho Naa Ho 2005: Best Comedian Award for Hum Tum 2007: Best Villain Award for OmkaraGovernment Of India Award 2010: Padma Shri by The Government Of India Other Awards |
| Tattoo | On Left Forearm: Written Kareena in Hindi |
| Controversies | • In 1994, he allegedly beat Kanan Divecha (assistant editor of film magazine Star and Style), after the magazine published an article about Saif’s EX-wife Amrita Singh’s alleged affair with a film actor. After much delay by the Mumbai Police, the High Court ordered Saif and Amrita to settle the matter out of court, and apologize, which they did in 1999.
• In 1995, Ashok Row Kavi (gay rights activist) said that Saif beat him inside his house in Santacruz, Mumbai. He also said that Saif not only assaulted his mother too. Actually, a magazine called Bombay Dost had reviewed Saif and Akshay Kumar starring film Main Khiladi Tu Anadi as a gay film, apart from that they also mocked Saif’s mother Sharmila Tagore, which made him angry. • In 1998, he, along with co-stars Salman Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam Kothari, were charged with poaching two blackbucks in Kankani, Rajasthan during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain, after which the lower court charged them under the Wildlife Act and the Indian Penal Code. Later, Saif filed a revision petition before a sessions court, which soon discharged him of Section 51 (causing harm to wildlife) of Wildlife Act, Section 147 (punishment for rioting) and 149 (unlawful assembly of persons) of the Indian Penal Code. The Rajasthan state government then filed a revision petition before the Rajasthan high court, which again added Section 149 against Khan. The Jodhpur court summoned him along with all the accused of the commencement of the trial with the revised charges in February 2013. On 5 April 2018, Saif, along with “Hum Saath Saath Hain” co-stars, Tabu, Neelam Kothari, and Sonali Bendre were acquitted by a Jodhpur court in the 1998 blackbuck killing case, in which Salman Khan was convicted and was sentenced to 5-year, Magistrate Dev Kumar Khatri pronounced the verdict. • In 2008, during the filming of Love Aaj Kal, he allegedly beat a photographer, Pawan Sharma at Patiala railway station. • In 2012, he assaulted an Indian businessman from South Africa at the Taj Hotel in Colaba, Mumbai. • After the hotel brawl, Saif’s Padma Shri, which he received in 2010, was called into question by RTI activist S C Agrawal, who filed a complaint with the Union Home Ministry, saying that Saif should not be allowed to retain the award- conferred by President Pratibha Patil on him for his contribution as an artist because a Mumbai court has charged him with assaulting an Indian businessman from South Africa at the Taj Hotel, Mumbai in 2012. • In 2013, when he was asked to leave the VIP lounge at the Chowdhary Charan Singh Airport in Lucknow; as he was not entitled to it, Saif allegedly refused to follow the instructions, after which an argument resulted in a brawl, which was stopped by the intervention of senior officials of the airport. • In January 2020, Saif attracted controversy for his “concept of India” comment. In an interview with Anupama Chopra when he was asked if it bothers him that the “politics in Tanhaji is questionable.” Saif replied, “I don’t think this is history. I don’t think there was a concept of India till the British gave it one.” This comment enraged the internet. [1]NDTV |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Amrita Singh (Actress) • Rosa Catalano (Italian model) • Kareena Kapoor (Actress) |
| Marriage Date | First Wife: October 1991 Second Wife: 16 October 2012 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | • First Wife: Amrita Singh (Actress, m.1991-div.2004) • Second Wife: Kareena Kapoor (Actress, m.2012-present) |
| Children | Son(s)– • Ibrahim Ali Khan (from first wife) • Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi (from second wife) • Jeh (from his 2nd wife, Kareena Kapoor, gave birth to their 2nd son, Jeh, on 21 February 2021 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.) • Daughter– Sara Ali Khan (stepdaughter) Note: Kareena, in an interview, shared the story behind how they chose the name ‘Taimur’ for their son. She explained that the name ‘Taimur’ was Saif Ali Khan’s first friend’s who had lived in Mumbai. Kareena further revealed that Saif had a deep attachment to this name, and because of this they decided to name their first son ‘Taimur.’ |
| Parents | Father– Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (Former Indian Cricketer) Mother– Sharmila Tagore (Actress) |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sisters– Soha Ali Khan (Actress), Saba Ali Khan (Fashion Designer) |
| Favourites | |
| Food(s) | Kebabs, Mutton Biryani, Bhindi (ladyfinger) |
| Actor | Robert De Niro |
| Actress | Sharmila Tagore |
| Film(s) | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The Lord of the Rings [2]Hindustan Times |
| Song | Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin |
| TV Shows | Entourage, Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, 24, The X Files, Who’s The Boss |
| Colour(s) | Purple, Brown |
| Sport(s) | Polo, Cricket |
| Perfume(s) | Chanel Sport, Issey Miyake |
| Author(s) | Leon Uris, Edgar Allan Poe, Leo Tolstoy, Umberto Eco, Salman Rushdie [3]Hindustan Times |
| Book(s) | The Holy Bible, War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie [4]Hindustan Times |
| Fashion Designer | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Restaurant | Zodiac Grill at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai |
| Travel Destination(s) | London and Los Angeles |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Audi R8 Spyder, BMW 7 series, Lexus 470, Ford Mustang, Range Rover, Land Cruiser |
| Assets/Properties | Pataudi Palace (worth 800 Crore) Bungalow located at Bandra (worth 6 Crore) Two Sublime Bungalows designed by an Austrian architect |
| Expensive Things/Valuables | He has a collection of classic luxury watched including Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph (priced at Rs 72 lakh). |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary/Earning (approx.) | $2.82 million (INR 21 crore as in 2016) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $140 million (INR 940 Crore) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Saif Ali Khan
- Has Saif Ali Khan quit smoking? (He used to smoke in the past, but has now given up smoking.)
- Saif Ali Khan indeed consumes alcohol.
- Saif Ali Khan’s paternal grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, was a cricketer who represented England and later India as a captain.
- Saif Ali Khan made his debut in 1993 with the film Parampara, which unfortunately turned out to be a flop.
- His acting in the movies Yeh Dillagi and Main Khiladi Tu Anari propelled him to fame.
- In the movie Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Saif and Ashok Raw Kavi displayed remarkable on-screen chemistry. However, during a talk show hosted by Nikki Bedi, Saif became infuriated with Ashok for speaking disrespectfully about his mother. Adding insult to injury, Ashok even went on to mimic Saif’s mother, which led Saif to lose control and physically assault Ashok without restraint.
- Saif Ali Khan’s ex-wife, Amrita Singh, whom he married when he was 21 years old, is twelve years his senior. Here is a photo from their marriage.
- During the filming of his movie Kya Kehna, he encountered a severe accident while performing a stunt, resulting in multiple stitches on his head. Saif Ali Khan stars in the film Kya Kehna.
- He took the stage at the HELP Telethon Concert in 2005, a fundraising event aimed at supporting the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
- At first, he declined the offer to act in the film Dil Chahta Hai. However, Dimple Kapadia managed to convince him, and this decision became a pivotal moment in his life. His portrayal of Sameer in the movie earned him numerous accolades. Notably, Dil Chahta Hai also stars Saif Ali Khan.
- The audience highly praised his portrayal of the protagonist in the film “Being Cyrus.”
- After experiencing intense chest pain in 2007, he was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. This life-altering event prompted him to make the firm decision to never smoke again.
- Saif Ali Khan’s father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was not only a former captain of the Indian cricket team but also held the prestigious title of Nawab of Pataudi from 1952 to 1971.
- Saif Ali Khan’s father passed away on September 22, 2011, and following that, a symbolic pagri ceremony took place, declaring him the 10th Nawab of Pataudi. Although the title carries no official weight, the event was graced by the presence of the Chief Minister of Haryana at the time. Thus, the Pagri Ceremony of Saif Ali Khan unfolded.
- He possesses refined guitar skills and has participated in several concert performances as well.
- On 16 October 2012, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor officially became husband and wife through a private registered marriage, following their undisclosed live-in relationship.
- In addition to his acting skills, he possesses exceptional hosting abilities and has successfully presided over numerous Filmfare Awards ceremonies.
- The Pataudi Palace, also known as Ibrahim Kothi, is located a mere 25 km away from Gurgaon. Currently managed by the renowned Neemrana Hotels group, it has earned its reputation as one of the top palace hotels in India. Numerous Bollywood movies, including Mangal Pandey, Veer Zara, Rang De Basanti, Eat Pray and Love, have chosen this exquisite location for filming.
- The production company called Illuminati Films is owned by Saif.
- Saif Ali Khan, an avid animal enthusiast, spends his leisure time playing with his two beloved pet dogs at Khar Gymkhana.
- Saif has a mixed heritage, with Muslim Afghan ancestry on his father’s side, and Nawabs of Pataudi ancestry, as well as Bengali Tagore ancestry on his mother’s side.
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