Full Name: Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi
Date of Birth: August 16, 1970
Place of Birth: New Delhi, India
Nicknames: Chhote Nawab, Saifu
Early Life and Background
Saif Ali Khan was born into one of India’s most illustrious families. His father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was a legendary cricketer and the Nawab of Pataudi, while his mother, Sharmila Tagore, is a celebrated Bollywood actress and a descendant of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Saif has two sisters, Saba Ali Khan, a jewelry designer, and Soha Ali Khan, an actress.
He spent his early years at the prestigious The Lawrence School, Sanawar, before completing his education at Winchester College in the United Kingdom. Despite coming from a family of achievers, Saif initially struggled to find his footing in life and the entertainment industry.
Bollywood Debut
Saif made his acting debut in “Parampara” (1993), a film directed by Yash Chopra. While the movie didn’t perform well, his charm and potential were evident. He gained recognition with his roles in “Yeh Dillagi” (1994) and “Main Khiladi Tu Anari” (1994), where his on-screen chemistry with Akshay Kumar was widely appreciated.
FILMOGRAPHY:
1990s
| Year | Film Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Parampara | Pratap Prithvi Singh | Debut film |
| 1993 | Aashik Awara | Jai / Jimmy aka Rakesh Rajpal | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut |
| 1993 | Pehla Nasha | Himself | Special appearance |
| 1993 | Pehchaan | Karan Verma | |
| 1994 | Imtihaan | Vicky | |
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi | Vikram “Vicky” Saigal | |
| 1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Deepak Kumar | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1994 | Yaar Gaddar | Jai Verma | |
| 1994 | Aao Pyaar Karen | Raja | |
| 1995 | Surakshaa | Amar / Prince Vijay | |
| 1996 | Ek Tha Raja | Sunny Dogra | |
| 1996 | Bambai Ka Babu | Vikram “Vicky” | |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Raja | |
| 1996 | Dil Tera Diwana | Ravi Kumar | |
| 1997 | Hameshaa | Raja & Raju | Dual role |
| 1997 | Udaan | Raja | |
| 1998 | Keemat: They Are Back | Ajay | |
| 1998 | Humse Badhkar Kaun | Sunny | |
| 1999 | Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan | Raju Tarachand | |
| 1999 | Kachche Dhaage | Dhananjay “Jai” Pandit | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1999 | Aarzoo | Amar | |
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 | Deepak Sharma | |
| 1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain | Vinod Chaturvedi |
2000s
| Year | Film Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kya Kehna | Rahul Modi | |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Sameer | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Comedian |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Rohit Patel | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2004 | Ek Hasina Thi | Karan Singh Rathod | |
| 2004 | Hum Tum | Karan Kapoor | Won—National Film Award for Best Actor |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Shekhar Rai | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| 2005 | Salaam Namaste | Nikhil “Nick” Arora | |
| 2006 | Omkara | Ishwar “Langda” Tyagi | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Villain |
| 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guard | Harshvardhan | |
| 2007 | Ta Ra Rum Pum | Rajveer “RV” Singh | |
| 2007 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Rohan | |
| 2008 | Race | Ranvir “Ronnie” Singh | |
| 2008 | Tashan | Jimmy Cliff | |
| 2009 | Love Aaj Kal | Jai Vardhan Singh / Young Veer Singh | Also producer |
| 2009 | Kurbaan | Ehsaan Khan (Khalid) |
2010s
| Year | Film Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Aarakshan | Deepak Kumar | |
| 2012 | Agent Vinod | Agent Vinod | Also producer |
| 2012 | Cocktail | Gautam “Gutlu” Kapoor | Also producer |
| 2013 | Race 2 | Ranvir “Ronnie” Singh | |
| 2013 | Go Goa Gone | Boris | Also producer |
| 2014 | Humshakals | Ashok Singhania / Ashok 2 / Chinku | Triple role |
| 2014 | Happy Ending | Yudi Jaitely & Yogi | Also producer |
| 2015 | Phantom | Daniyal Khan | |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Rustom “Rusi” Billimoria | |
| 2017 | Chef | Roshan Kalra | |
| 2018 | Kaalakaandi | Rileen | |
| 2018 | Baazaar | Shakun Kothari | |
| 2019 | Laal Kaptaan | Gossain |
2020s
| Year | Film Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tanhaji | Udaybhan Singh Rathod | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2020 | Jawaani Jaaneman | Jaswinder “Jazz” Singh | Also producer |
| 2020 | Dil Bechara | Abhimanyu Veer | Cameo appearance |
| 2021 | Bhoot Police | Vibhooti “Vibhu |
2021
| Film Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bhoot Police | Vibhooti Vaidya | Horror-comedy; released on 10 September 2021. |
| Bunty Aur Babli 2 | Rakesh Trivedi / Bunty 1 | Sequel to the 2005 film; released on 19 November 2021. |
2022
| Film Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vikram Vedha | Vikram | Hindi remake of the Tamil film; released on 30 September 2022. |
2023
| Film Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adipurush | Lankesh | Mythological film based on Ramayana; released on 16 June 2023. |
2024
| Film Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Devara: Part 1 | Bhaira | Telugu action film; released on 27 September 2024. |
2025 and Beyond
| Film Title | Role | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins | Raja Chauhan | Post-production | Scheduled for release on 25 April 2025. |
| Race 4 | TBA | Pre-production | Expected release in 2025. |
| Go Goa Gone 2 | Boris | In Production | Sequel to the 2013 zombie comedy. |
| Spirit | TBA | In Development | Expected release in 2027. |
Achievements and Awards
Saif has received numerous accolades throughout his career:
- National Film Award: Best Actor for “Hum Tum” (2004).
- Filmfare Awards: Multiple wins, including Best Supporting Actor for “Kal Ho Naa Ho” and Best Villain for “Omkara.”
- Padma Shri: In 2010, Saif was honored with India’s fourth-highest civilian award for his contribution to cinema.
Personal Life
Saif married actress Amrita Singh in 1991, and the couple had two children, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. However, they divorced in 2004.
In 2012, Saif married actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, and the couple has two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan. Saif and Kareena are considered one of Bollywood’s most glamorous and influential couples.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
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