The famous Indian actor and producer Saif Ali Khan, who has been the head of the Pataudi family. He was born on August 16, 1970 (55 years old) in New Delhi, India.
Khan made his acting debut in the film Parampara. He has worked mainly in Hindi films. Some of his well-known titles include Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Hum Tum, and Omkara.
Saif has also won a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards, and he received the Padma Shri in 2010.
Quick Facts Saif Ali Khan
| Full Name | Saif Ali Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi |
| Birth Name | Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi |
| Profession | Actor, producer |
| Age | 55 years old |
| Date of Birth | August 16, 1970 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Leo |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Gender | Male |
Saif Ali Khan Early Life and Education
Saif Ali Khan grew up with both films and sports around him, including memories of watching his father play cricket at home.
Education
Saif Ali Khan studied at The Lawrence School, Sanawar (Himachal Pradesh).
Later, he went to Lockers Park School in Hertfordshire, England, and then attended Winchester College in England and graduated.
| School | The Lawrence School, Sanawar; Lockers Park School |
| Alma Mater | Winchester College |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate |
Saif Ali Khan Personal Life
Saif had two marriages, and both times he married his own co-actresses.
He has been married to actor Kareena Kapoor since 16 October 2012, after a courtship that was widely reported in the media.
Past relationships and present relationship
- Khan was previously married to the actor Amrita Singh in October 1991, and later in 2004, they got divorced.
- After his divorce from Amrita, Saif was with Italian model Rosa Catalano for a period in the mid-2000s.
Children
Saif Ali has four kids:
Children from his first marriage:
- Sara Ali Khan is his eldest daughter. She was born on 12 August 1995. She is a popular actress in Hindi films.
- Ibrahim Ali Khan was born on 5 March 2001. He just stepped into the film industry.
Children from his second marriage:
- Taimur Ali Khan, who was born in 2016.
- Jehangir Ali Khan, also called Jeh, was his youngest child. He was born in 2021.
Father
His father was Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. He was an Indian cricketer and a former captain of the Indian cricket team.
Mother
His mother is Sharmila Tagore, also known by her married name Begum Ayesha Sultana. She is an Indian actress who has worked in Hindi and Bengali films for more than six decades.
Siblings
Saif has two sisters.
- Saba Ali Khan is a jewellery designer.
- Soha Ali Khan is an actor and has also worked as a TV personality.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Current wife: Kareena Kapoor Ex-wife: Amrita Singh |
| Children | Daughter: Sara Ali Khan Sons: Ibrahim Ali Khan, Taimur Ali Khan, Jehangir Ali Khan |
| Parents | Father: Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Mother: Sharmila Tagore |
| Siblings | Sisters: Soha Ali Khan, Saba Ali Khan |
Saif Ali Khan Career
Saif Ali Khan has worked mainly in Hindi films as an actor. He has also produced films under his banner.
Debut and early films (1993 to 1999)
He began with Parampara (1993). The main co-stars were Sunil Dutt, Vinod Khanna, Aamir Khan, and Raveena Tandon.
The same year, he acted in Aashik Awara (1993) and won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for this film. The main co-stars were Mamta Kulkarni, Mohnish Bahl, and Sharmila Tagore.
In Yeh Dillagi (1994), he appeared with Akshay Kumar, Kajol, and Saeed Jaffrey.
In Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), his main co-stars included Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, and Raageshwari.
In Kachche Dhaage (1999), he acted with Ajay Devgn, Manisha Koirala, and Namrata Shirodkar.
In Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), he was part of a large cast with Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, Sonali Bendre, Mohnish Bahl, and Neelam Kothari.
Stronger roles and wider reach (2001 to 2006)
A major early 2000s film was Dil Chahta Hai (2001). The main co-stars were Farhan Akhtar, Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Dimple Kapadia, and Sonali Kulkarni.
In Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), he acted with Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Jaya Bachchan.
In Ek Hasina Thi (2004), he appeared with Urmila Matondkar, Aditya Srivastava, and Seema Biswas.
In Hum Tum (2004), his main co-stars included Rani Mukerji, Rishi Kapoor, Kirron Kher, and Jimmy Sheirgill.
In Salaam Namaste (2005), he acted with Preity Zinta, Arshad Warsi, and Jaaved Jaaferi.
In Omkara (2006), he acted with Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Bipasha Basu, and Naseeruddin Shah.
Commercial films and producing work (2007 to 2013)
In the thriller Race (2008), he worked with Anil Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, and Sameera Reddy.
In Tashan (2008), his main co-stars were Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, and Anil Kapoor.
He co-produced Love Aaj Kal (2009) and also played the lead, and with him, the main co-stars were Deepika Padukone, Rishi Kapoor, and Giselli Monteiro. And then he was casted in Aarakshan (2011) with Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, Deepika Padukone, and Prateik Babbar.
Later in 2012, in Cocktail, he acted again with Deepika, Diana Penty, Dimple Kapadia, and Boman Irani.
In Agent Vinod (2012), he appeared with Kareena Kapoor, Adil Hussain, and Ravi Kishan.
In Race 2 (2013), he acted with John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Ameesha Patel.
In Go Goa Gone (2013), his main co-stars included Kunal Kemmu, Vir Das, Anand Tiwari, and Puja Gupta.
Mid-2010s films (2015 to 2017)
In the spy film Phantom (2015), he worked with Katrina Kaif in the lead cast.
In Rangoon (2017), he acted with Shahid Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut.
Streaming work and recent films (2018 to 2026)
He played Inspector Sartaj Singh in Netflix’s Sacred Games (2018 to 2019). The main co-stars include Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Neeraj Kabi, and Elnaaz Norouzi.
In the Amazon Prime Video series Tandav (2021), he worked with Dimple Kapadia, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Sunil Grover.
In Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020), he acted with Ajay Devgn, Kajol, and Sharad Kelkar.
In Jawaani Jaaneman (2020), his main co-stars were Tabu, Alaya F, and Kumud Mishra.
In Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021), the film’s starring cast includes Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Sharvari Wagh with Saif.
In Bhoot Police (2021), he acted with Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Yami Gautam. In Adipurush (2023), he acted with Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, and Devdatta Nage.
In Netflix’s Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins (released 25 April 2025), he worked with Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor.
In the Netflix film Kartavya (premiered 15 May 2026), the main cast includes Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, and Saurabh Dwivedi.
Saif Ali Khan Awards and Achievements
National honours
- Padma Shri (2010): Saif Ali Khan received the Padma Shri in the Art category.
National Film Awards
- National Film Award for Best Actor (Leading Role): He won for Hum Tum at the 52nd National Film Awards.
Filmfare Awards
He has won several Filmfare Awards, including these wins:
- Best Male Debut: Aashik Awara
- Best Comedian: Dil Chahta Hai and Hum Tum
- Best Supporting Actor: Kal Ho Naa Ho and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
- Best Performance in a Negative Role (Best Villain): Omkara
Controversies
1998 blackbuck poaching case (Rajasthan): Saif Ali Khan was one of the co-accused in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case linked to a film shoot in Rajasthan. In April 2018, Salman Khan was convicted in the case, while Saif Ali Khan and other co-accused were acquitted.
2008 Patiala photojournalist row: In September 2008, reports said a case was registered after a photojournalist alleged he was assaulted during a film shoot in Patiala. The reports also said Saif apologised after protests by local media persons.
2012 Taj Hotel Mumbai brawl case: In February 2012, a businessman alleged that Saif Ali Khan and his friends had an argument with him at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai and that he was assaulted. The matter has remained in court for years. In July 2025, a Mumbai court dropped Malaika Arora as a witness after she did not support the prosecution’s case.
Backlash over son’s name (2016): In 2016, the announcement of the name “Taimur” for his and Kareena Kapoor’s first son led to public debate on social media. Later interviews also referred to how difficult that period was for the family.
Nepotism debate comments (2017 to 2018): In 2017, he faced criticism after the “nepotism rocks” joke at an awards event. He later wrote an open letter saying he had apologised to Kangana Ranaut. He also drew criticism for comments that used terms like “eugenics” while discussing nepotism, and later clarified what he meant in interviews.
Sacred Games Season 2 complaint (2019): In 2019, Sikh leaders objected to a scene in Sacred Games Season 2 where Saif’s character was shown throwing away a kada (a religious symbol for Sikhs). Reports said legal action was threatened over hurt religious sentiments.
Remarks on history and politics (2020): In early 2020, Saif Ali Khan faced criticism after comments linked to history, including remarks about the “concept of India” before British rule. The remarks triggered public backlash and political reactions.
Tandav web series row (2021): The Amazon Prime Video series Tandav faced backlash over scenes and dialogue that some viewers said were offensive. Reports said complaints were filed, and the makers issued an apology. Amazon Prime Video also said some scenes were edited or removed.
Adipurush backlash (2020 and 2023): In December 2020, Saif Ali Khan apologised and withdrew a statement linked to portraying Raavan in a “humane” way in Adipurush after online backlash. (Hindustan Times)
After the film’s release in June 2023, Adipurush faced heavy criticism over some dialogues. Reports said the makers revised certain lines.
2025 attack case in Mumbai (high-profile court matter): In January 2025, reports said Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his Bandra home, and the accused was arrested. Court updates later included the accused seeking bail and challenging parts of the case record, as per news reports.
Saif Ali Khan Net Worth
Saif Ali Khan’s predicted net worth is ₹1,200 crores ($125.77 million). He charges between ₹10-₹15 crores ($1.05 million-$1.57 million) for each film and receives ₹1-₹5 crore ($104,811-$524,054) from endorsements
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | ₹1,200 crores ($125.77 million) |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹10-₹15 crores ($1.05 million-$1.57 million) per movie |
Saif Ali Khan Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Saif Ali Khan:
| Height | In centimetres: 173 cm In meters: 1.73 m In feet and inches: 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 78 kg In lbs: 172 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 42-34-16 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Interesting Facts of Saif Ali Khan
- After Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi died in 2011, Saif became the titular head of the Pataudi family.
- He is the paternal grandson of Sajida Sultan, the Nawab Begum of Bhopal.
- After finishing boarding school, he returned to India and worked at an advertising firm in Delhi for two months.
- Khan did voice acting in the animated film Roadside Romeo (2008), voicing the character Romeo. That marked his and Kareena Kapoor’s first voice-over work in an animated film.
- Saif launched the production banner Illuminati Films in 2009, and later spoke about shutting it down in an interview.
FAQs
How old is Saif Ali Khan?
Saif Ali Khan is 55 years old. He was born on 16 August 1970 in New Delhi, India.
What is the birth name of Saif Ali Khan?
Saif Ali Khan’s birth name is Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi.
Who are the parents of Saif Ali Khan?
Saif Ali Khan’s parents are Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore.
Who are the siblings of Saif Ali Khan?
Saif Ali Khan has two younger sisters, Saba Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan.
Who are Saif Ali Khan’s wives?
Saif Ali Khan was married to Amrita Singh (1991 to 2004). He later married Kareena Kapoor on 16 October 2012.
How many children does Saif Ali Khan have?
Saif Ali Khan has four children: Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan from his first marriage, Taimur, and Jeh from his second marriage.
Where did Saif Ali Khan study?
Saif Ali Khan studied at The Lawrence School, Sanawar. He later attended Lockers Park School in Hertfordshire and then Winchester College in England.
Which film was Saif Ali Khan’s debut?
Saif Ali Khan made his acting debut in the film Parampara (1993).
What are some of his well-known films and series?
Saif Ali Khan’s well-known films include Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Hum Tum (2004), Race (2008), and Cocktail.
Has Saif Ali Khan been involved in controversies?
Some widely reported issues include the 2012 Taj Hotel brawl case in Mumbai, the 1998 blackbuck case, in which he was acquitted in 2018, and the 2021 row around the web series Tandav.
