Saif Ali Khan Wiki, Age, Family, Biography, Net Worth & More

Saif Ali Khan Pataudi aka Saif Ali Khan is an Indian film actor and producer. He primarily works in various genres of films with his comic side loved most by the audience. Though he started his career in the 90s.

He rose to prominence in the early 2000s with roles in two ensemble comedy dramas—Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). He has received various awards in his entire career and is one of the most critically acclaimed and versatile actors to have ever graced the silver screen.

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Saif Ali Khan Wiki

Full / Real Name

Saif Ali Khan Pataudi

Nickname

Saifu and Chote Nawab

Profession

Actor and Producer

Marital Status

Married

Date of Birth

16 August 1970

Age

51 years (age of 2021)

Birthplace

New Delhi, India

Zodiac Sign

Leo

Nationality

Indian

Religion

Islam

Hometown

Mumbai, Maharashtra

School

  • The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Himachal Pradesh
  • Lockers Park School, Hertfordshire

University or College

Winchester College, United Kingdom

Last Qualification

Graduation

Debut

Parampara (1993)

Years Active

1993-present

Food Habits

Non-vegetarian

Interest & Hobbies

Reading Novels, Playing Guitar, Travelling, Trekking and Fishing

Tattoos

On left forearm: Written Kareena in Hindi

Net Worth

$ 150 million

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Morphology

Weight

  • In kilograms: 78 kgs
  • In Pounds: 172 lbs

Height

  • In centimeters: 173 cms
  • In Metres: 1.73 mtrs
  • In feet inches: 5’3”

Body Measurements

  • Chest: 42 Inches
  • Waist: 34 inches
  • Biceps: 16 Inches

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Hair Colour

Black

Personal Life of Saif Ali Khan

Saif was born on 16 August 1970 in New Delhi to Mansoor Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore. His father was a cricketer and captain of the Indian national cricket team and his mother was a film actress. He has two younger sisters Soha Ali Khan who is an actor and Saba Ali Khan who is a fashion designer.

Khan studied at The Lawrence School, Sanawar in Himachal Pradesh, and was later sent to Lockers Park School in Hertfordshire at the age of nine. He next enrolled at Winchester College and completed his graduation from there. Saif belongs to a royal family. His father was the nominal Nawab of Pataudi from 1952 to 1971. After the death of his father in 2011, a symbolic pagri ceremony was held in the village of Pataudi, Haryana to “crown” Khan as the “Tenth Nawab of Pataudi”.

Family

Father

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

Mother

Sharmila Tagore

Sibling

  • Soha Ali Khan (Sister)
  • Saba Ali Khan (Sister)

Wife

  • Amrita Singh (Divorced in 2004)
  • Kareena Kapoor Khan (married in 2012)

Children

  • Sara Ali Khan (Daughter)
  • Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi (Son)
  • Taimur Ali Khan (Son)
  • Jehangir Ali Khan Pataudi (Son)

Relationships and Affairs

Saif got married to Amrita Singh, actress, in October 1991. They got divorced in 2004 and parted ways. Saif has two children with Amrita, Ibrahim Ali Khan, and Sara Ali Khan.

After his divorce from Amrita, Saif was seen dating Rosa Catalano, an Italian model for quite some time.

Saif married Kareena Kapoor on 16 October 2012 with whom he was in a live-in relationship. Saif and Kareena have 2 son, Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi and Jehangir Ali Khan Pataudi.

Career Path of Saif Ali Khan

Saif was inspired by his mother and wanted to become an actor. In 1993, Yash Raj’s directorial Parampara marked his debut in Bollywood. The movie failed to perform well at the box office. He fetched recognition with the films- “Yeh Dillagi” and “Main Khiladi Tu Anari.” Next, he played the lead role in the film “Being Cyrus,” which was a highly applauded performance. The 1999 film Hum Saath Saath Hai helmed by an ensemble cast was Saif’s biggest success of the decade.

The 2001 movie “Dil Chahta Hai” proved to be a turning point in his life. He was conferred with a lot of accolades for his role in the movie and after this Saif starred in numerous critically and commercially successful films such as Hum-Tum, Omkara, Salaam Namaste, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and Race series to name a few.

He produced and acted in the 2009 rom-com “Love Aaj Kal.” Saif in his career has proved his versatility as an actor by appearing in action, thriller, comedy, drama, and almost all types of films. He also appeared in web series such as the Sacred Games series.

Favorite and Beloved Things

Favorite Food

Kebabs, Matan Biryani & Bhindi

Favorite Cuisine

Indian

Favorite Actor

Robert Di Niro

Favorite Actress

Sharmila Tagore

Favorite Film

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The Lord of the Rings

Favorite Destination

London & Los Angeles

Favorite Sports

Polo, Cricket

Favorite Song

Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

Favorite Color

Purple, Brown

Favorite Perfumes

Chanel Sport, Issey Miyake

Favorite Restaurant

Zodiac Grill at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai

Favorite Books

The Holy Bible, War, and Peace by Leo Tolstoy and The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie

Controversies About Saif Ali Khan

  • In 1994, he was surrounded by controversy when he, reportedly, beat Kanan Divecha an assistant editor of film magazine Star and Style. He did it because the magazine had printed an article about his Ex-wife Amrita Singh’s relationship with another actor.
  • In 1995, a magazine named Bombay Dost had critiqued “Main Khiladi Tu Anadi” as a gay film. In addition, when Ashok Row Kavi, gay rights activist, ridiculed Saif’s mother Sharmila Tagore, it made him angry 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, was accused under the Wildlife Act and the Indian Penal Code for hunting two blackbucks in Kankani, Rajasthan. It took place during the shooting of the movie “Hum Saath Saath Hain.” Later, Saif was discharged 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 when he registered a reconsideration petition before a sessions court.
  • In 2008, while filming for “Love Aaj Kal,” he supposedly hit Pawan Sharma, a photographer, at the Patiala Railway Station.
  • In 2013, a quarrel resulted in a fight when he was asked to leave the VIP lounge at the Chowdhary Charan Singh airport in Lucknow. Later, the fight was resolved by the senior officials of the airport.
  • In an interview given to Anupama Chopra in January 2020, his ‘concept of India’ comment attracted controversy. In the interview, he said, I Don’t think there was a concept of India till the British gave it one.

Facts About Saif Ali Khan

  • There is an age gap of twelve years between Saif and his ex-wife Amrita Singh.
  • Earlier, he used to smoke, but in 2007, when he got admitted to a hospital in Mumbai due to extreme chest pain, he decided to quit smoking.
  • He hurt himself really bad and got stitches on his head while performing a stunt for his movie Kya Kehna.
  • When he was offered to play the role of Sameer in the movie “Dil Chahta Hai,” he turned down the opportunity but was influenced by Dimple Kapadia later.
  • He is a skilled guitarist and has also played in some concerts.
  • He is an ardent dog lover and has two pet dogs with whom he loves playing in his free time.
  • He has a tattoo of his wife Kareena‘s name in Hindi on his left forearm.
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