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Happy Birthday Saif Ali Khan: Son of an illustrious couple, inspirational captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi and beautiful actress Sharmila Tagore, he is a huge star in his own right. Today, 16th August is his birthday. Let us while wishing him explore lesser known trivia about this successful actor.
Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, also known as Tiger Pataudi was the Nawab of Pataudi. The Government of India had abolished the title of Princes, however to respect the sentiment of the community, after Tiger Pataudi passed away, Saif attended the ceremony which made him the 10th Nawab of Pataudi. The function was organised by 52 villages which comprised the erstwhile Princely State and graced by Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Saif was clear that while he would not use the title and would like his father to be remembered as the Nawab, he would however continue his good work.
The Bengal Connect; Saif’s mother Sharmila is descendant of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Saif has fond memories of Kolkata as one of his best movies Parineeta was extensively shot there, and he says he has good vibes of the city.
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Saif’s real name is Sajid Ali Khan and that was the name on his marriage certificate when he married Kareena Kapoor in 2012. Saif and Kareena are one of the most popular celebrity couples in India, and probably only Indian Captain Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma in recent times can match them in popularity. They are called Saifeena, just like Virat and Anushka are called Virushka. Saif’s 1st marriage was to Amrita Singh when he was just 21 and they were together for 13 years.