Saif Ali Khan
Known for: Acting
Saif Ali Khan (born 16 August 1970) is an Indian film actor and producer. The son of actress Sharmila Tagore and the late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Khan made his acting debut in Yash Chopra's unsuccessful 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). 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). He rose to prominence with roles in two ensemble comedy-dramas—Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). The 2004 romantic comedy Hum Tum proved to be Khan's first success in which he played the sole male lead, earning him the National Film Award for Best Actor, and starring roles in the drama Parineeta and the romantic comedy Salaam Namaste (both 2005) established him as a leading actor in Bollywood. He went on to earn wide critical praise for his portrayal of 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. 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. Khan is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award and six Filmfare Awards, and received the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award, in 2010. 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. Khan was married to his first wife, Amrita Singh, for thirteen years, after which he married the actress Kareena Kapoor. He has three children—two with Singh and one with Kapoor. In addition to film acting, Khan is a frequent television presenter, stage show performer and the owner of the production company Illuminati Films.
Filmography
Series
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
Series
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Film
Kartavya
Pawan Malik
2026
Series
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Series
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024
Series
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
Series
Sacred Games
Sartaj Singh
2018
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Series
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000
Film
Devara: Part 1
Bhaira
2024
Series
The Drama Company
Self
2017
Film
Hum Saath Saath Hain
Vinod Chaturvedi
1999
Film
Cocktail
Gautam Kapoor
2012
Film
Om Shanti Om
Self
2007
Series
Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives
Self
2020
Series
The Romantics
Self
2023
Film
Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins
Rehan Roy
2025
Film
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Rohit Patel
2003
Film
Adipurush
Ravan "Lankesh"
2023
Film
Go Goa Gone
Boris
2013
Film
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Rajeev Samra
2001
Series
Tandav
Samar Pratap Singh
2021
Film
Dil Bechara
Abhimanyu Veer (Cameo Appearance)
2020
Series
Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle
Self
2025
Film
Aarakshan
Deepak Kumar
2011
Film
Race 2
Ranvir Singh
2013
Film
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
Udaybhan Singh Rathod
2020
Film
Race
Ranvir Singh
2008
Film
Dil Chahta Hai
Sameer Mulchandani
2001
Film
Love Aaj Kal
Jaivardhan Singh / Veer Singh Panesar
2009
Film
Happy Ending
Yudi Jaitley / Yogi
2014
Film
Ta Ra Rum Pum
Rajveer 'RV' Singh
2007
Up Close & Personal with PZ
Himself
2011
Film
Tashan
Jeetendra
2008
Film
Bhoot Police
Vibhooti Vaidya
2021
Film
Bombay Talkies
Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
2013
Film
Chef
Roshan Kalra
2017
Film
Aarzoo
Amar
1999
Film
Biwi No.1
Deepak (Special Appearance)
1999
Film
Keemat
Ajay
1998
Film
Go Goa Gone 2
Boris
Film
Parineeta
Shekhar N. Roy
2005
Film
Hum Tum
Karan Kapoor
2004
Film
Dil Tera Diwana
Ravi Kumar
1996
Film
Agent Vinod
Agent Vinod
2012
Film
Salaam Namaste
Nick
2005
Film
Baazaar
Shakun Kothari
2018
Film
Rangoon
Rustom Rusi Billimoria
2017
Film
Omkara
Ishwar 'Langda' Tyagi
2006
Film
Aashik Aawara
Jimmy/Rakesh Rajpal
1993
Film
Parampara
Pratap P. Singh
1993
Film
Roadside Romeo
Romeo
2008
Film
Bullett Raja
Raja Mishra
2013
Film
Vikram Vedha
Vikram
2022
Film
Hameshaa
Raja/Raju
1997
Film
Jawaani Jaaneman
Jaswinder "Jazz" Singh
2020
Film
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Ranbeer Talwar
2008
Film
Bunty Aur Babli 2
Rakesh Trivedi aka "Bunty"
2021
Film
Pehla Nasha
Himself
1993
Film
Yeh Dillagi
Vikram 'Vicky' Saigal
1994
Film
Phantom
Captain Daniyal Khan
2015
Film
Dining with the Kapoors
Self
2025
Film
Imtihaan
Vicky
1994
Film
Ek Hasina Thi
Karan Singh Rathod
2004
Film
Kurbaan
Eshaan
2009
Film
LOC: Kargil
Captain Anuj Nayyar
2003
Film
The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
Self
2005
Film
Laal Kaptaan
The Gossain
2019
Film
Kachche Dhaage
Dhananjay Pandit
1999
Film
Darna Mana Hai
Anil Manchandani
2003
Film
Na Tum Jaano Na Hum
Akshay Kapoor
2002
Film
Dolly Ki Doli
Prince Aditya Singh
2015
Film
Bambai Ka Babu
Vikram (Vicky)
1996
Film
Humshakals
Ashok
2014
Film
Tu Chor Main Sipahi
Raja/King
1996
Film
Yaar Gaddar
Jai Verma
1994
Film
Kaalakaandi
Rileen
2018
Film
Kya Kehna
Rahul Modi
2000
Film
Eklavya: The Royal Guard
Prince Harshwardhan
2007
Film
Main Khiladi Tu Anari
Deepak Kumar
1994
Film
Humse Badhkar Kaun
Sunny
1998
Chala Change Ka Chakkar
Self
2008
Film
Udaan
Raja
1997
Film
Surakshaa
Amar
1995
Film
Being Cyrus
Cyrus Mistry
2005
Film
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
2015
Film
Nehlle Pe Dehlla
Jimmy
2007
Film
Haiwaan
Vibijeet Khurana
Film
Ek Tha Raja
Sunny / Sunny Dogra
1996
Film
Pehchaan
Karan Verma
1993
Hum Hindustani
Sukumar Sen
Film
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Prakash
2001
Film
Aao Pyaar Karen
Raja
1994
Film
Sanam Teri Kasam
Vijay Verma
2009
Film
Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
Raju Tarachand, Husna Bano, David Rathod
1999
Film
Woodstock Villa
2008
Black River
Ombir Singh