Apart from acting, here’s how Saif Ali Khan earns money from Cricket
GH News January 18, 2025 09:06 PM
Saif Ali Khan has been hitting the headlines for a while now. The actor was brutally stabbed six times at his Mumbai home during the early hours of January 16 2025. He was rushed to Mumbais Lilavati Hospital and is now out of danger. While Saif has been an amazing actor for decades very few people are aware of his interest in cricket and how he has monetised it. Saif the son of cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi shares strong ties with cricket which also contributes to his wealth.
Although Saif chose acting over cricket he maintains a connection to the sport through the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL). Saif and his wife Kareena Kapoor own the Tigers of Kolkata a team competing in the dynamic 10-over tournament launched in 2024. The team clinched the championship title in the leagues most recent season turning the venture into a lucrative business for the actor.
Interestingly Saif Ali Khans team the Tigers of Kolkata reportedly spends a whopping Rs 1 crore every year on player salaries.
Nevertheless Saif is considered one of the wealthiest actors in the Indian film industry. Talking about Saifs net worth it is estimated to be Rs 1200 crore.
Coming back to Saif Ali Khans attack the actor sustained deep wounds. A 2.5-inch knife was removed from the actors spine. However he is now doing better and has been shifted to a normal ward.
The official statement from Saif Ali Khans team reads:
Saif Ali Khan has come out of surgery and is out of danger. He is currently in recovery and the doctors are monitoring his progress. All family members are safe and the police are investigating the incident. We would like to thank Dr. Niraj Uttamani Dr. Nitin Dange Dr. Leena Jain and the team at Lilavati Hospital. Thank you to all his fans and well-wishers for their prayers and thoughts during this time.