[94], The following year, Khan collaborated with Deepika Padukone for the fourth time (alongside Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and Ameesha Patel) in Abbas-Mustan's Race 2 (2013), an ensemble action thriller that served as a sequel to the 2008 film Race. Khan played the role of Nikhil Arora, a single modern young man who leaves India to make his own life in Melbourne. [98][99] The critic Rajeev Masand described the film as "a winning cocktail of laugh-out-loud dialogue and well-timed performances by the three leads", and in particular noted Khan's scene with Khemu's character. "[104] Both Humshakals and Happy Ending underperformed at the box office. Set in the city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, the film deals with the policy of caste-based reservations in government jobs and educational institutions. Cast alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut, Khan drew inspirations from the mannerisms of his grandfather and the character Darth Vader to portray filmmaker Rustom "Rusi" Billimoria. The son of actress Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Khan made his acting debut in Yash Chopra's drama Parampara (1993), but achieved success with his roles in the romantic drama Yeh Dillagi and the action film Main Khiladi Tu Anari (both 1994). He has two sisters, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan, and fashion designer Saba Ali Khan. [78] Gaurav Malani of The Times of India described Khan's performance as "effortless" and noted that he was in his "comfort zone". In addition to film acting, Khan is a frequent television presenter, stage show performer, and the owner of the production companies Illuminati Films and Black Knight Films. Tanhaji was a game changer for Saif Ali Khan as following the film’s release, the actor has been on a roll signing on big projects one after the other. Khan was born on 16 August 1970 in New Delhi, India to Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, a former captain of the Indian national cricket team, and his wife Sharmila Tagore, a film actress. [167] Kapoor gave birth to their son Taimur in December 2016. [83] He next starred in his company's first project: Love Aaj Kal (2009), a romantic drama from the writer-director Imtiaz Ali. These are the best dressed men in India", IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Saif_Ali_Khan&oldid=1021743306, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Indian English, Wikipedia articles with PLWABN identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 6 May 2021, at 12:41. "[85], In 2011, he appeared in Prakash Jha's multi-starrer drama Aarakshan. [70] BBC Online described the film as a "cinematic experience" and praised Khan's growth as an actor, particular noting his scene with Bachchan's character. [11] He later appeared in the television commercial for Gwalior Suiting on the insistence of a family friend, and was subsequently cast by director Anand Mahindroo. [16][52] It marked the beginning of his work with Yash Raj Films, one of the largest production houses in Bollywood. [56] Although the film's producer, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, considered Khan to be too inexperienced for the part, he was persuaded by Sarkar who felt that Khan was perfect for the role. The couple welcomed their second child a while ago and today, we bring you a … [He] can converse on anything, from philosophy to politics, from sports to books and music. Actor Saif Ali Khan was spotted outside a COVID-19 vaccination center in Mumbai's Bandra on Monday evening. [162] He is known to commit heavily to each role and believes in "staying on a sharp learning curve". [22] Directed by Milan Luthria, the film was generally well received but critics noted that Khan was overshadowed by co-actor Ajay Devgn. Saba Ali Khan, jewellery designer and actor Saif Ali Khan's sister, on Thursday shared a vintage picture of her mother Sharmila Tagore. Her timeline is filled with rare and priceless black and white pictures of the Pataudi family. He earned wide critical praise for his portrayal of a manipulative businessman in the 2004 thriller Ek Hasina Thi, an apprentice in the 2006 English film Being Cyrus, a character based on William Shakespeare's antagonist Iago in the 2006 crime film Omkara, and a terrorist in the 2009 thriller Kurbaan. [173][174] In 2003, Khan placed fourth on Rediff's list of "Top Bollywood Male Stars". [42] It also did well internationally and became the highest-grossing film of the year overseas. [30][36] The feature marked a significant turning point in Khan's career,[12] earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role and awards for Best Supporting Actor at the Screen, Zee Cine and International Indian Academy (IIFA) ceremonies. In a candid chat with Simi Garewal, Saif Ali Khan, who wears his heart on his sleeve spoke at length about how he met and fell in love with superstar Amrita Singh. [90], In his following release, Homi Adajania's romantic comedy Cocktail, he featured as the software engineer Gautam Kapoor. [78] CNN-IBN's Rajeev Masand found Khan to be a standout among the ensemble, adding that he has "the least dialogue but the one who makes the best impression". Khan's career prospect declined through much of the 1990s, and his biggest commercial success of the decade came with the ensemble drama Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999). [113], He next starred as the protagonist (Roshan Kalra) in the comedy-drama Chef (2017), an official adaptation of the 2014 film of the same name, from the director Raja Krishna Menon. The movie stars Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Kajol in pivotal roles. Our editors have rounded up their most anticipated horror movies of the year. [55] An adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1914 Bengali novella by the same name, Parineeta was directed by Pradeep Sarkar, and narrated the love story of an idealist (Lalita, played by Vidya Balan) and a musician (Shekhar, played by Khan), the son of a capitalist businessman. "[124][125] Baazaar was a box-office failure grossing ₹399 million (US$5.6 million) worldwide on a budget of ₹340 million (US$4.8 million). Khan was married to his first wife, Amrita Singh, for thirteen years, after which he married actress Kareena Kapoor. [112] Rajeev Masand termed the film "overlong, indulgent to the point of exhaustion", but praised Khan for "imbu[ing] Russi with the swagger and the arrogance of an aristocrat from the forties". [2] He has been noted for his performances in a range of film genres—from crime dramas to thrillers and occasional romances—and his film roles have been credited with contributing to a change in the concept of a Hindi film hero. A review in The Telegraph praised his "easy transition from a charming lover to a heartless man on a deadly mission. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s Marriage Photo Apart from acting, he is a great host and has hosted many Filmfare Awards events. Showcased in over 22 countries across the world, it became Bollywood's most prominent international concert to that point. [137] Kunal Guha of Mumbai Mirror found that the film allowed Khan to "slip into a familiar-yet-age appropriate avatar in a refreshing coming-of-age story. [16] Rediff.com wrote that Khan was able to rise above his "under sketched character", and the critic Taran Adarsh described him as "excellent" arguing that it was his "career-best performance". Saif's son Ibrahim Ali Khan, in the comments section of his aunt Soha's post, wrote "Abba," adding a fire emoji. Tagore married Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, the Nawab of Pataudi and former captain of the Indian cricket team, on 27 December 1968.She converted to Islam before marrying him, and became begum Ayesha Begum/Ayesh Sultana . [23] The feature, however, earned Khan a Best Supporting Actor nomination at Filmfare. [117][118] Cast alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte, Khan was drawn by the opportunity to be part of a "creative zone, devoid of certain pressures and constraints that one would associate with the kind of films we normally do. Telethon Concert to raise money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Khan is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards, and received Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award, in 2010. "[135] The Hindustan Times opined that Khan had delivered his best performance to date noting his "moments of mirth with his sinister laugh amid killing people. … [22][25] During the filming of Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Khan was charged with poaching two blackbucks in Kankani along with co-stars Salman, Tabu, Bendre and Neelam Kothari. I should have studied harder. [82] Khan's role was small, and not well received. [32] Khan played Sameer Mulchandani, a "hopeless romantic", and was particularly drawn to the qualities of his character. [10] Khan studied at The Lawrence School, Sanawar in Himachal Pradesh and was later sent to Lockers Park School in Hertfordshire at the age of nine. I think I am finally beginning to understand my sense of style as an actor. Khan, who bleached his hair for the film, was particularly drawn to the project for its novel concept and its "action, comedy and violence". Based on the book Mumbai Avengers by Hussain Zaidi, the film is a retelling on the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. [21] The romantic comedy Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan (alongside Twinkle Khanna) and the romance Aarzoo (alongside Madhuri Dixit and Akshay Kumar) earned little at the box office, but the action-thriller Kachche Dhaage (a story about two estranged brothers becoming the target of a terrorist conspiracy) was Khan's first commercial success since Main Khiladi Tu Anari. [4] As a child, he recalls fond memories of watching his father playing cricket in the garden, and has emphasised his father's education and background as having a lasting impression on how family life was conducted. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are one of the most popular couples in the B-town industry. The film received predominantly negative reviews from critics,[95] but with a total collection of ₹1.62 billion (US$23 million), it proved to be a commercial success. He was cast in the role of Karan Kapoor (a young cartoonist and womaniser) after Aamir Khan was unable to do the film; Kohli said, "I realised that the role needed a younger man [...] someone who could present a more youthful picture. His ancestral house, the Pataudi Palace or Ibrahim Kothi, is just 25 km from Gurgaon, and is now operated by the Neemrana Hotels group … Directed by debutant Homi Adajania, the psychological drama revolves around a dysfunctional Parsi family with who Khan's character moves into. "[44][45] Khan garnered several awards for his performance, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor,[16] and expressed gratitude to Shah Rukh for teaching "me so much—mainly the responsibility of the main lead". Both his grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and father were professional cricketers. [33] Upon release, the film was positively received by critics, with Khan's performing earning praise. Daniyal Khan, a former soldier hired by the RAW agency. "[61], He next played the protagonist in the English language art film, Being Cyrus (2006), co-starring alongside Naseeruddin Shah and Dimple Kapadia. Saif Ali Khan was last seen playing a cameo role of musician Abhimanyu Veer, in the much-acclaimed film Dil Bechara. He has two sisters, Bollywood actress, From Alia Bhatt, Bhumi Pednekar, Dia Mirza, Priyanka Chopra Jones and more are working to help the Covid crisis in India, Prabhas strikes a romantic pose in new 'Radhe Shyam' poster, How Bollywood is coping with surge in Covid-19 cases, January Picks: The Movies and TV You Can't Miss, Our 16 Favorite Shah Rukh Khan Movie Quotes, IMDb Picks: Iconic Summer Movies to Watch Now, 22 Hindi Horror Movies That Might Feel Familiar, Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema, Govinda, Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D'Cruz and Kalki Koechlin, 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony. Set in the state of Rajasthan during the early years of Indian independence, the movie revolves around a jealous and ungrateful ruler and his ailing wife. Apart from that, he was also seen in his second web series Tandav, earlier this year. [3][4] From 1952–71, Pataudi held the title of Nawab of Pataudi, but following his death a pagri ceremony was held in the village of Pataudi, Haryana to crown Khan as the tenth Nawab of Pataudi. [27] The film addressed themes of single parenthood and teenage pregnancy and emerged a sleeper hit. [123] The critic Udita Jhunjhunwala of Mint commended Khan for "blending the right amount of wickedness with willfulness", but Namrata Joshi found him to be "stiff [and] stern ... to communicate a rather facetious sense of menace. Saif is the son of Bollywood actress, Sharmila Tagore, and Indian cricketer, Mansoor Ali Khan. [11][12], Starting in 2007, Khan's relationship with Kareena Kapoor became one of the country's most-reported celebrity stories, and they were listed amongst the top celebrity couple endorsers for brands and products worldwide. [62][63] Later in the year, he portrayed the character of Iago in Omkara, the Indian adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello. [175] He was later ranked second in 2005, sixth in 2006 and seventh in 2007. [17] Bollywood Hungama reported that the success of both films proved a breakthrough for Khan, and his performance in Main Khiladi Tu Anari fetched him his first Best Supporting Actor nomination at the annual Filmfare Awards. Khan described it as his "most ambitious project",[89] but the film opened to mixed reviews and eventually under-performed at the box office grossing ₹400 million (US$5.6 million) in India on a budget of ₹620 million (US$8.7 million). Writing for Firstpost, Mihir Fadnavis found Khan to be "miscast" and described his performance as "farcial". His mother, Sharmila Tagore, an actress within her own rights. 1978), a Bollywood actress … Both his grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and father were professional cricketers. [28] The Indian Express believed that Khan "looks debauched enough to be the rogue he plays. [128] Directed by Navdeep Singh, it is set in the 18th century and tells the story of a sadhu (Khan) who goes on a killing spree with the intention of exacting revenge upon a subedar. [24] The film featured an ensemble cast (Mohnish Behl, Salman Khan, Tabu, Karisma Kapoor and Sonali Bendre) and emerged as the highest-grossing film of the year, earning over ₹800 million (US$11 million) worldwide. I am developing my craft, understanding what acting and communication is. "[3] Filmfare wrote that earlier in his career, Khan gained a reputation for being arrogant, but later matured into "one of showbiz’s biggest and most respected stars. [13] Singh gave birth to their daughter (Sara Ali Khan) and son (Ibrahim Ali Khan) in 1995 and 2001 respectively, and the couple later separated in 2004. She recently took to her Instagram account and shared unseen photos of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan's son Taimur Ali Khan. Khan explained that he found himself challenged playing the role of Raja Mishra (a common man who turns into a gangster) but "totally relied" on Dhulia's guidance. [126], Khan's desire to work in films for artistic merit irrespective of commercial appeal led him to feature as the protagonist in the action-drama Laal Kaptaan (2019). Khan's greatest commercial success came with the 2008 thriller Race and its 2013 sequel, the 2009 romance Love Aaj Kal, and the 2012 romantic comedy Cocktail. 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