Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/08/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
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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 |
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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. |