Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/08/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
Latest News about Saif Ali Khan
16/01/2025
Saif Ali Khan survived a violent home invasion and robbery attack at his Bandra, Mumbai residence on 16 January 2025. The actor was assaulted during the incident, which drew significant media attention and police investigation into the security breach at his home[5].
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Bio/Wiki
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| College/University | Winchester College, United Kingdom | ||||
| Educational Qualification | Graduation | ||||
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| Religion | Islam | ||||
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian | ||||
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
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| College/University | Winchester College, United Kingdom |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
| Father | Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi |
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| Mother | Sharmila Tagore |
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Career
| Debuted in 1993 with Parampara, followed by breakthrough roles in Yeh Dillagi (1994) and Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) | |
| Career revival with Dil Chahta Hai (2001), earning critical acclaim and National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi | |
| Established as leading actor with Parineeta (2005) and Salaam Namaste (2005) | |
| Notable performances in Hum Tum (2004), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Omkara (2006) as Langda Tyagi, and Love Aaj Kal (2009) | |
| Produced films under Illuminati Films, including Love Aaj Kal (2009) | |
| Commercial success with action thrillers Race (2008) and Race 2 (2013), and romantic comedies Cocktail (2012) | |
| Produced films under Illuminati Films and Black Knight Films, including Love Aaj Kal (2009) | |
| Frequent television presenter and stage show performer | |
| Starred as a troubled policeman in the Netflix thriller series Sacred Games (2018) | |
| Earned critical acclaim for roles in Ek Hasina Thi (2004) as a manipulative businessman, Being Cyrus (2006) as an apprentice, and Tanhaji (2020) as Udaybhan Singh Rathod |
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| Actor | Robert De Niro |
| Actress | Sharmila Tagore |
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| Song | Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin |
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| Fashion Designer | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Restaurant | Zodiac Grill at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai |
| Travel Destination(s) | London and Los Angeles |
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| Expensive Things/Valuables | He has a collection of classic luxury watches including Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph (priced at Rs 72 lakh) | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Saif Ali Khan no longer smokes after quitting earlier. | |
| 2. Saif Ali Khan drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. His paternal grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, captained both the England and India cricket teams. | |
| 4. Saif made his debut in 1993 with the flop film Parampara. | |
| 5. He gained fame with roles in Yeh Dillagi and Main Khiladi Tu Anari. | |
| 6. Despite their chemistry, he had a falling out with his Main Khiladi Tu Anari co-star, Ashok, for speaking ill about his mother. | |
| 7. His ex-wife, Amrita Singh, is 12 years older than him. | |
| 8. Saif met with a serious accident while performing a stunt for the film Kya Kehna. | |
| 9. He participated in the 2005 HELP Telethon Concert to fundraise for earthquake victims. | |
| 10. Initially hesitant, he was persuaded by Dimple Kapadia to star in Dil Chahta Hai, a pivotal moment in his career. | |
| 11. He received acclaim for his role in the film "Being Cyrus." | |
| 12. In 2007, he was hospitalized for severe chest pain, leading to his decision to quit smoking. | |
| 13. His father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was a former Indian cricket captain and the Nawab of Pataudi. | |
| 14. After his father's passing, a ceremony labeled him the 10th Nawab of Pataudi. | |
| 15. Saif is a skilled guitarist and has performed in concerts. | |
| 16. He married Kareena Kapoor in a simple registered ceremony in 2012. | |
| 17. Besides acting, he is known for hosting Filmfare Awards events. | |
| 18. Saif's ancestral Pataudi Palace is managed by the Neemrana Hotels group and has been featured in several Bollywood films. | |
| 19. He owns the production company Illuminati Films. | |
| 20. Saif is an animal lover with two pet dogs. | |
| 21. He has ancestral roots from Muslim Afghan and Bengali Tagore lineages. | |
| 22. Titular head of the Pataudi family since 2011. | |
| 23. In 1999, charged with poaching blackbucks during filming of Hum Saath-Saath Hain along with co-stars. | |
| 24. He owns the production companies Illuminati Films and Black Knight Films. | |
| 25. Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) was the highest-grossing film of that year, earning over 800 million rupees worldwide. |