Published 15:51 IST, May 25th 2020

Saif Ali Khan's interesting facts over the years that his fans are probably unaware of

Saif Ali Khan has been in the industry for over 28 years now. The Bollywood superstar has carved his niche in Bollywood. Check out unknown facts about him.

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Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan made his huge acting debut in Yash Chopra's drama Parampara (1993). However, he rose to fame with his roles in romantic drama Yeh Dillagi and action film Main Khiladi Tu Anari (both 1994). Fans are already aware of several trivia about Saif Ali Khan, however, re are still many unsaid. Here are some interesting things about Saif Ali Khan that fans are probably unaware of. 

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Interesting things about Saif Ali Khan over years - 

  • Saif Ali Khan's real name is Sajid Ali Khan. He changed his name to Saif after entering Bollywood.
  • Both his grandfar, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and far, Mansoor Ali Khan were professional cricketers.
  • Apart from Soha Ali Khan, who is an actor herself, Saif Ali Khan also has ar sister named Saba Ali Khan. She is second born and is a jewellery designer.
  • Saif's mor Sharmila Tagore described his childhood in an interview. She said that as a child Saif has been difficult, impulsive and spontaneous. 
  • Saif studied in Himachal Pradesh's Lawrence School Sanawar, and n went on to continue his studies at Lockers Park School and Winchester College - both located in United Kingdom. Reportedly, he was a bright student despite t being academically inclined.

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  • After completing his studies from United Kingdom, Jawaani Jaaneman actor worked at an advertising firm in Delhi for a few months. He has also appeared in a TV commercial for Gwalior Suiting on insistence of a family friend.
  • Reportedly, Saif Ali Khan's debut film would have been Bekhudi opposite debutante Kajol. He also started shooting, however, director Rahul Rawail found him to be unprofessional and replaced him with Kamal Sadanah after first shoot, as per reports. Saif later debuted in unsuccessful multistarrer film Parampara
  • While shooting for Bekhudi, he met Amrita Singh. According to reports, Saif's mor, Sharmila Tagore was dead against marri. He still married Amrita Singh in 1991 and y got divorced in 2004. He has two kids from her, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. 
  • After Saif Ali Khan's divorce with Amrita, actor reportedly, dated Swiss model Rosa Catala. However, model later revealed that at time y started dating, Saif had t revealed about his earlier marri and two children Ibrahim and Sarah. After three years of dating, Saif Ali Khan broke up with her. reports speculated that Rosa couldn’t deal with Saif’s mood swings and his growing proximity to ex-wife Amrita.
  • Saif’s reported hobbies include reading graphic vels, playing guitar and travelling. 

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15:51 IST, May 25th 2020