The Nawab of Pataudi, the son of a legendary Cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan and beautiful actress, Sharmila Tagore, a versatile actor, husband of Kareena Kapoor & father to 3 beautiful children, Saif Ali Khan is more than just another Khan in the industry!
To celebrate his birthday today here are some unknown facts from the Sacred Games actor’s life:
1. Saif Ali Khan’s real name is Sajid Ali Khan. He changed his name to Saif after entering Bollywood.
2. Saif was 21 years old when he got married to his first wife Amrita Singh, who was 12 years older to him! They remained married to each other for 13 years.
3. Saif owns a house in Gstaad, Switzerland worth Rs 33 crores and his house, Fortune Heights in Bandra West, Mumbai is worth Rs 48 crores. Also, Pataudi Palace is worth Rs 800 crores. He has more than 133 ancestral properties worth Rs 5,000 crores.
4. Saif proposed to Kareena with an engagement ring worth Rs 5.06 crores.
5. Saif was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2010 by the Government of India.
6. Saif’s paternal great-uncle, Sher Ali Khan Pataudi served in British Indian Army! After the Partition of India, he went to Pakistan and became a general in Pakistani army.
7. Apparently, Saif was dating a Swiss Model, Rosa Catalano, after his divorce with Amrita Singh. They broke up after dating each other for 3 years! Allegedly the reason for the break up was that Saif had kept Rosa in the dark about his marriage and kids!
