Date of Birth
16 August 1970, New Delhi, IndiaBirth Name
Nickname
SaifuHeight
5' 9" (1.75 m)Mini Biography
Saif is the son of Bollywood actress, Sharmila Tagore, and Indian cricketer, Mansoor Ali Khan.
Both his grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and father were professional cricketers. His mother, Sharmila Tagore, an actress within her own rights, is the grand-niece of renowned Rabindranath Tagore, who converted to Islam after marrying Saif's father, and changed her name to Begum Ayesha Sultana. He has two sisters, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan, and fashion designer Saba Ali Khan.
Saif studied in Himachal Pradesh's Lawrence School Sanawar, and then went on to continue his studies in Lockers Park School and Winchester College - both located in the United Kingdom.
He commenced his career in Bollywood movies during the year 1992 with 'Parampara'. He has been received several awards as well as numerous nominations. He continues to not only act in movies but has also started his very own production company 'Illuminati Films'.
Saif Ali Khan married Bollywood actress, Amrita Singh, during October 1991, and has two children, namely daughter Sara Ali Khan, and son Ibrahim Ali Khan. The marriage ended in a divorce during 2004, and both the children live with their mother.
His father tragically passed away on September 22, 2011 due to chronic lung infection at the age of 70.
He has participated in a number of international tours, including raising funds for the 2004 Tsunami.
He is fluent in Bengal, Hindi, and English.
Both his grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and father were professional cricketers. His mother, Sharmila Tagore, an actress within her own rights, is the grand-niece of renowned Rabindranath Tagore, who converted to Islam after marrying Saif's father, and changed her name to Begum Ayesha Sultana. He has two sisters, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan, and fashion designer Saba Ali Khan.
Saif studied in Himachal Pradesh's Lawrence School Sanawar, and then went on to continue his studies in Lockers Park School and Winchester College - both located in the United Kingdom.
He commenced his career in Bollywood movies during the year 1992 with 'Parampara'. He has been received several awards as well as numerous nominations. He continues to not only act in movies but has also started his very own production company 'Illuminati Films'.
Saif Ali Khan married Bollywood actress, Amrita Singh, during October 1991, and has two children, namely daughter Sara Ali Khan, and son Ibrahim Ali Khan. The marriage ended in a divorce during 2004, and both the children live with their mother.
His father tragically passed away on September 22, 2011 due to chronic lung infection at the age of 70.
He has participated in a number of international tours, including raising funds for the 2004 Tsunami.
He is fluent in Bengal, Hindi, and English.
Spouse
| Kareena Kapoor | (16 October 2012 - present) |
| Amrita Singh | (October 1991 - 2004) (divorced) 2 children |
Trade Mark
His smile
His intense eyes
Chocolatey Youngish Looks
Trivia
Son of Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan who played cricket.
Two children with Amrita Singh Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan.
Formed a popular on screen team with Akshay Kumar in Main Khiladi Tu Anari which led him to do two more movies with Akshay.
Won many accolades for his role in Dil Chahta Hai (2001).
Has lived secretly together with Kareena Kapoor. At the Lakme Fashion Awards in October 2007 they made their liaison official.
His best friends are Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Shah Rukh Khan and Mohnish Bahl.
Has two sisters Saba Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan.
Daughter Sara was born in September 1994 and Son Ibrahim Ali Khan was born in March 2001.
On February 18 2007 Saif was admitted to a Mumbai hospital after he experienced chest pain. He was admitted to the intensive care unit and underwent an ECG, which had shown that he had an irregular heartbeat. He had a mild heart attack. His Sister Soha said Saif had been working day and night and was overexerted. Khan adjudged for the Stardust awards, was rehearsing for his dance performance at the awards function when he had complained that he had chest pains.
He had quit smoking after the mild heart attack in February 2007.
He owns a Black coloured BMW 7 Series Sedan.
Hindi megastar.
One of the four Khans that ruled Bollywood from the 1990s onwards. The other three are Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan.
Saif is descended from a line of Nawabs (Princes/Governors). Although, the government of India abolished royal entitlements and the title is no longer officially recognized, Saif inherited the title when his father passed away on September 22, 2011. He was symbolically crowned the 10th Nawab of Pataudi in a ceremony at the former ancestral palace on October 31, 2011.
Engaged to Kareena Kapoor, wedding date set for 16 October 2012.
Personal Quotes
His thoughts on Parineeta (2005): "Performance wise it has given me a lot to explore. The film is set in the 60s. Whenever I think of the 60s, I think of my father. My character is based on him. Parineeta has me playing an oppressed son. He finally rebels and dares to stand against his father. Parineeta has everything music, misunderstandings and cultural ethos that is missing today."