Saif Ali Khan (Saif Ali Khan) - filmography, biography, personal life

India is an ancient country with established traditions and centuries-old culture. Europeans find it hard to understand the development of the Hindu: weddings under contracts, the lack of a woman's privileges to men, the practical absence of divorce, life with parents and other relatives under one roof. The only thing before the hat of the entire population of the world is cinema art. On the planet Earth, there is hardly another country where films are made in such a selfless and without respite in all areas of the state: Bollywood, Tollywood, Urissa, Punjab, Rajasthan - each state has its own film studio.

Accordingly, in each corner of his actors are praised. However, it is the heroes of Bollywood's epic tales that are known all over the world. This includes Saif Ali Khan. The filmography of this stately man numbered several dozen paintings. Many of them with applause and admiration were accepted not only in India, but also abroad.

Childhood

On August 16, 1970, Saif Ali Khan was born in the capital of India, New Delhi. The biography of the boy takes his narrative in the family of the famous Indian actress Sharmila Tagore and the cricket champion Mansor Ali Khan. It is noteworthy that the father of the baby went in the footsteps of his father: he was also a talented and famous athlete.

Sharmila Tagore was born in the state of Bengal. She had been praying to Hindu gods since birth. However, after the marriage, the actress became a Muslim. In addition, after the wedding, she changed her real name Aisha Sultan to Sharmila Tagore.
At the time of Saif's birth, Saba's daughter was growing up in the family. A few years later, another child appeared - the baby Sox. She later also became an actress. Saba currently works as a popular fashion designer.
It is noteworthy that the father of the boy is a descendant of the kings of Bhopal (the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh). In this city they still have their own castle. For the population of Bhopal, Saif Ali Khan is a national hero.

Studies and youthful aspirations

Since childhood, parents have made every effort to give their son the best of the possible. First Saif Ali Khan studied at Himachal Pradesh's School Lawrence School Sanawar. After receiving the certificate, he continued his education at Lockers Park School and Winchester College. Then followed the process of obtaining knowledge in the institution, where his father once studied, - Winchester College. All three of these schools are located in the UK.

In his youth Saif Ali Khan dreamed of devoting himself to music: he wanted to become a real rock star. Until now, his passion is playing the guitar. However, after graduation, the young man decided to follow in the footsteps of his mother and become an actor. It was hard for him to succeed, despite the famous names of his parents. If you are mediocrity, even the famous glory of the surname will not help to get the public and critics' disposition.

Way to glory

The acting debut of Saif Ali Khan took place in 1992. He took part in the filming of a painting called "Unwritten Law" (Parampara). The viewers met the beginner quite cool. However, Saif Ali Khan did not despair. The following year he appeared on the screens in two films at once: "Wandering Love" (Aashiq awara) and "Shadow of the Past" (Pehchaan).

In 1994, on the big screens, the premiere of the film "With Love Does not Joke" (Yeh Dillagi), where the bright and talented played Saif Ali Khan. Biography of a young man with this film starts a new round of his narrative. Thanks to the role of Vikki (Vikram Saigal), he was loved in all of India. Critics have admitted that he definitely has a talent, and he will be able to achieve a lot. On one platform with the actor, the famous at that time Akshay Kumar and Kajal were filming.

Ups and downs

The fantastic success of this film allowed Saif Ali Khan to sign contracts for shooting in many films. However, it was not possible to repeat the success of his hit film for a long time. In 1994, he took part in several more films. Among them, "Do not try to change me" (Main khiladi tu anari), "To live and love" (Aao pyaar karen) and "Love and betrayal" (Yeh dillagi).

The ups were alternating with falls, the spotlights of glory shone brightly, then instantly faded. Through a lot of thorns and obstacles, Saif Ali Khan passed. The filmography of the actor by the beginning of 2000 there were more than twenty paintings. The viewers were delighted with such films with the participation of a bright artist, such as Imtihaan, Kachche dhaage, Hum saath-saath hain.

Recognition of the public

The first years of the new millennium were fantastically successful for the actor. The stars were favorably favored for the growth of the career of a talented Hindu. In 2000, the films "Kya Kehna!" And "Beloved, Now Your Promise" (Sanam teri kasam), where the main roles were performed by Saif Ali Khan, were rented. Films were warmly received by TV viewers and critics, especially the first one.

The actor's peak of fame reached in 2001, when director Farhan Akkhtar invited him to appear in his drama entitled "Desire of the Heart" (Dil chahta hai). He got the role of Samir. Thanks to the talented work of the director, film crew, screenwriters and cast members, this film became a real hit and brought a deafening glory to all the participants. Success did not bypass Saif Ali Khan. Since the release of the film on the screens, his name has firmly nested in the list of the brightest and most talented Bollywood stars.

Since then, the actor is surrounded only by successful projects. To this day, he has appeared in more than sixty paintings. Some of them he produced independently. As, for example, one of the last works - a melodrama called "Cocktail". This film has become a real masterpiece. The picture revealed to the viewer absolutely new facets of acting skills not only Saif Ali Khan, but also his partner - the famous and talented actress Dipika Padukon. Many call this film the best available in the filmography of the artist.

Personal life

India is very negative about divorce. If couples live together in the middle strata of the population, no matter how hard they are, celebrities sometimes back away from this tradition. As, for example, Saif Ali Khan. The actor's wedding with his first wife, Amrita Singh, took place in 1991. Then the girl was a very popular actress in Bollywood. And Saif just started the way to the Indian Movieolimp. Amrita is twelve years older than her husband. In 2004, the couple broke up. This marriage brought the actor's family of two children: the daughter of Sarah and the son of Ibrahim. Currently Saif Ali Khan is married to actress Karine Kapoor.