All about Saif Ali Khan - biography, filmography, photos

Born on 16 August 1970 Saif Ali Khan is the son of the Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore. He completed his education from Winchester College, England.

Saif made his debut in 1992 with Parampara. After that he starred in a lot of movies which failed to be big box office successes. The turning point of his career was Dil Chahta Hai (2001), which got him noticed. Saif’s first hit was Yeh Dillagi (1994) which was followed by Main Khilari Tu Anari (1994). Other movies that did decently well were Hum Saath Saath Hai (1999) and Kya Kehna (2000). After that came Dil Chahta Hai and a slew of big banner movies which moved him into the big league. Films like Farhan Akhtar's , Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Kal Ho Na Ho (2003), Hum Tum (2004), and Salaam ...By Lopita» read full biography

In the shot in which Saif Ali Khan is in the shadows in 'Omkara', looking at a mirror, director Vishal Bhardwaj suggested that it would be very artistic and beautiful if Khan did it naked. The actor answered, "I am prepared to do that as long as you direct me naked." That was the end of the topic.By Amitava Bhattacharya

In 2005, along with other Bollywood stars, Saif Ali Khan performed at the HELP! Telethon Concert to help raise money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.By Making things happen :)