Saif Ali Khan is a famous Indian film producer, as well as an actor. To the public, Saif Ali Khan is known for his many appearances in Bollywood films. Considered to be among the most famous actors in the Indian film industry, Ali Khan is the recipient of a variety of awards, such as National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards and Star Screen Awards to name a few. Ali Khan rose to prominence in 2005, when he appeared in the musical romantic comedy film entitled “Salaam Namaste”. The movie became a box office hit in India in 2005, grossing more than $9.2 million. That same year he starred in Pradeep Sarkar’s critically acclaimed “Parineeta”, which earned several Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, and IIFA Awards. Aside from acting, Saif Ali Khan turned to producing, as a result of which he established a film production company called “Illuminati Films”. The company’s first release entitled “Love Aaj Kal” turned out to be a major commercial success.
A well-known actor, how rich is Saif Ali Khan? According to sources, in 2013 his minimum salary per movie amounted to $1.2 million, while his earnings from the BMW 7 Series brought him $200,000. In regards to his overall wealth, Saif Ali Khan’s net worth is estimated to be $140 million, most of which he has accumulated due to his acting career. Some of Ali Khan’s most valuable assets include his Pataudi property, which is valued at $135 million, his Audi R8, which cost $124,000, as well as his bungalow in Bandar, the value of which is $1.2 million.
Saif Ali Khan was born in 1970 in India, where he studied at the private Lawrence School, Sanawar, before enrolling in the Lockers Park School in Hertfordshire, England. He continued his studies at an independent school in Winchester called Winchester College. Ali Khan made his acting debut in 1993, in the Bollywood film entitled “Parampara”, yet the movie proved to be both a commercial and critical failure. He gained more recognition the next year, when he played the main character in the romantic film directed by Umesh Mehra entitled “Aashiq Awara”, which brought him an award for Best Male Debut. At the beginning of his career, Ali Khan starred in many Bollywood films that were deemed to be commercial failures. Saif Ali Khan finally achieved success in 2001 with “Dil Chahta Hai”, which was named among the “Top 10 Bollywood Films of the Decade”. More recently, in 2012, Ali Khan appeared in the romantic film called “Cocktail, with Deepika Padukone, Diana Penty and Dimple Kapadia”, and a year later reprised his role in “Race 2”, which became an international hit with more than $26 million grossed worldwide. Currently, Saif Ali Khan is working on an upcoming drama film called “Phantom”, as well as “Mr. Chaalu”.
In regards to his personal life, Saif Ali Kahn was initially married to Amrita Singh, from 1991. However, the couple divorced in 2004, after which he started dating Rosa Catalano. Yet the couple soon broke up, and in 2007 he began a relationship with Kareena Kapoor, whom he married in 2012.
| Full Name | Saif Ali Khan |
| Net Worth | $140 Million |
| Date Of Birth | August 16, 1970 |
| Place Of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Height | 1.7 m, 1.7 m |
| Profession | Musician, Film producer, Actor, Ole Ole, Tumhi Ho Bandhu, My Dil Goes Mmmm, Actor, Film producer, Musical performer, Ole Ole, Tumhi Ho Bandhu, Chand Se Parda Kijiye |
| Education | The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Winchester College, Lockers Park School, Ole Ole, Tumhi Ho Bandhu, My Dil Goes Mmmm, The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Winchester College, Lockers Park School, Ole Ole, Tumhi Ho Bandhu, Chand Se Parda Kijiye |
| Nationality | Indian, Indian |
| Spouse | Kareena Kapoor (2012-), Amrita Singh(1991 - 2004), |
| Children | Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi |
| Parents | Sharmila Tagore, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Sharmila Tagore, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi |
| Siblings | Soha Ali Khan, Saba Ali Khan, |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451307 |
| Awards | Padma Shri, Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Tamil, National Film Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, IIFA Award for Best Suppor... |
| Nominations | Filmfare Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Film, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor, Zee Cine Award for Best Film, IIFA Award for Best Actor, Guild Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Guild Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role, Stardust ... |
| Movies | Ole Ole, Tumhi Ho Bandhu, My Dil Goes Mmmm, Phantom, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Cocktail, Love Aaj Kal, Hum Tum, Omkara, Happy Ending, Dil Chahta Hai, Race 2, Humshakals, Agent Vinod, Kurbaan, Bullett Raja, Rangoon, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Kachche Dhaage, Aarakshan, Hum Saath - Saath Hain, Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi ... |
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| 1 | Starred in the shelved film Honey Films " Do Badan" (1995). Starring Sanjay Kapoor (replaced Saif Ali Khan), Raveena Tandon, Manisha Koirala,Aruna Irani, Prem Chopra,Muisc by Dalip Sen, Sameer Sen, Produced by A.H.Nangiani,Directed by Lawrence D'Souza. |
| 2 | Was engaged to Moon Moon Sen in 1990. |
| 3 | Was engaged to Anu Aggarwal in 1989. |
| 4 | After he was dropped from Bekhudi, he had signed a film to be directed by Anand Mahendru. The film got shelved. |
| 5 | Had a very close relationship with actress Ruchika Pandey during the early part of his career. |
| 6 | Saif Ali Khan's mother's sister Romila, is married to Nikhil Sen. Nikhil Sen is the brother of model Nandini Sen. Nandini Sen and Gautam Berry are the parents of actress Tara Alisha Berry. Gautam Berry is the father of actor Sikander (From his first marriage to Kiron Kher). |
| 7 | Starred in the shelved movie , Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited's "Loveria"(1998). Starring Saif Ali Khan,Karisma Kapoor,Mohnish Bahl,Ashok Saraf,Reema Lagoo,Reeta Bhadhuri,Rajiv Verma,Paresh Rawal,Rajesh Joshi, Music by Jatin -Lalit, Directed by Kundan Shah. |
| 8 | Starred in the shelved movie Shree Satguru Vijay Laxmi Films "Sajni Chale Sasural"(1997) Starring Jeetendra, Saif Ali Khan,Reena Roy, Madhoo, Mohan Joshi. Produced by Pappu Singh Rana, Directed by K. Nathan. The film may have attempted to restart as the film " I Love You" Starring Jeetendta,Reena Roy,Aftab Shivdasani in 2001. But with another producer. |
| 9 | In 1994, KC Bokadia started a film titled " Jaane Tamanna". Starring Dharmendra, Rohit Kumar, Sumiet Batra ( Now a motivational speaker), Anjali Jathar, Upasna Singh, Johnny Lever, Ranjeet.Directed by Kunwar B. Singh, Music by Adesh Shrivastava. The film was 85% complete. During the editing of the film, a fire broke out and burnt the negatives of the film. The film was now lost and destroyed. K.C.Bokadia brainstormed and thought of a idea. He took the songs of the film and released it with a picture of Saif Ali Khan and Karishma Kapoor on the cover. This was done to fool the public into believing Saif and Karishma were starring in a upcoming film titled " Jaane Tamana". This would increase sales of the album. But Saif Ali Khan and Karishma Kapoor were never signed for the film. |
| 10 | Was signed for Salim's "Aa Gale Lag Jaa" but was dropped by producer Salim. Saif Ali Khan wanted Urmila replaced from the film and wanted Rajeshwari Loomba in her place. Salim Akhtar decided it would be best to remove Saif and start the film with another actor. |
| 11 | Starred in Sanjay Chhels s shelved film "Yahoo". Co starring Govinda,Juhi Chawla, Pooja Batra, Hrishita Bhatt. This was in 2000-2001. Earlier Chunky Pandey was signed for Saif's role. |
| 12 | Starred in F.K.F. Productions shelved film " Sitam" ( Previously titled Tum). Starring Jackie Shroff, Preeti Jhangiani,Aftab Shivdasani, Bipasha Basu, Sakshi Sivanand,Johny Lever. Music by Nikhil Vinay, Directed by E Niwas.This was in 2002. Sunil Shetty was previously in the film but replaced by Saif Ali Khan. Diya Mirza was also replaced by Bipasha Basu. |
| 13 | Favorite movies are The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004), Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and The Godfather (1972). |
| 14 | Starred in Satish Kaushik 's shelved film " Hum Bhi Kush Tum Bhi Kush ". Co starring Anil Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. This was in 2003. It was about a village girl (Priyanka) who falls in love with a superstar actor ( Saif Ali Khan) and goes to the city to find him. That is when she meets Anil Kapoor. |
| 15 | His favorite TV shows are Entourage (2004), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984), Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989), The Black Adder (1982), Prison Break (2005), 24 (2001), The X-Files (1993), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Who's the Boss? (1984), Californication (2007), Modern Family (2009) and Friends (1994). |
| 16 | Son-in-law of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor. Babita's aunt is actress Sadhana, who worked with Saif's mother Sharmila Tagore in the blockbuster Waqt (1965). |
| 17 | Brother-in-law of actress Karisma Kapoor. |
| 18 | Cousin of model/actress Nafisa Joesph. Nafisa's mother Usha Joesph is Sharmila's first cousin. |
| 19 | Elder brother of Saba Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan. |
| 20 | Engaged to Kareena Kapoor, wedding date set for 16 October 2012. |
| 21 | 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. |
| 22 | One of the four Khans that ruled Bollywood from the 1990s onwards. The other three are Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. |
| 23 | Hindi megastar. |
| 24 | He had quit smoking after the mild heart attack in February 2007. |
| 25 | 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. |
| 26 | Daughter Sara was born in September 1994 and Son Ibrahim Ali Khan was born in March 2001. |
| 27 | Has two sisters Saba Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan. |
| 28 | His best friends are Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Shah Rukh Khan and Mohnish Bahl. |
| 29 | Has lived secretly together with Kareena Kapoor. At the Lakme Fashion Awards in October 2007 they made their liaison official. |
| 30 | Won many accolades for his role in Dil Chahta Hai (2001). |
| 31 | Formed a popular on screen team with Akshay Kumar in Main Khiladi Tu Anari which led him to do two more movies with Akshay. |
| 32 | Two children with Amrita Singh Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. |
| 33 | Son of Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan who played cricket. |
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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| 2015 | Ghanta Award | The Ghanta Awards | Worst Actor | Humshakals (2014) |
| 2014 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Go Goa Gone (2013) |
| 2014 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Actor (Popular Choice) | Race 2 (2013) |
| 2013 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Film | Cocktail (2012) |
| 2013 | Film Award | BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India | Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film (Male) | Race 2 (2013) |
| 2013 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Actor (Popular Choice) | Cocktail (2012) |
| 2013 | Reader's Choice | Stardust Awards, India | Best Actor in a Drama | Cocktail (2012) |
| 2012 | Film Award | BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India | Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film (Male) | Cocktail (2012) |
| 2012 | Film Award | BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India | Most Entertaining Romantic Film | Cocktail (2012) |
| 2012 | Reader's Choice | Stardust Awards, India | Best Actor in a Drama | Aarakshan (2011) |
| 2010 | Popular Award | Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, India | Best Film | Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| 2010 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Actor | Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| 2010 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Film | Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| 2010 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| 2010 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Film | Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| 2010 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| 2010 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Actor | Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| 2010 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Film | Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| 2010 | Reader's Choice | Stardust Awards, India | Star of the Year - Male | Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| 2010 | Reader's Choice | Stardust Awards, India | Best Film - Drama | Love Aaj Kal (2009) |
| 2006 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Actor | Parineeta (2005) |
| 2006 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Parineeta (2005) |
| 2006 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Salaam Namaste (2005) |
| 2006 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Parineeta (2005) |
| 2005 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Hum Tum (2004) |
| 2005 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Ek Hasina Thi (2004) |
| 2005 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Actor | Hum Tum (2004) |
| 2005 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Ek Hasina Thi (2004) |
| 2005 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Performance in a Villainous Role | Ek Hasina Thi (2004) |
| 2005 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Hum Tum (2004) |
| 2004 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Actor In A Supporting Role | Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) |
$140 Million
