Meet actor, who was thrown out of his first film, gave 10 flops in a row, now worth Rs 1200 crore, his wife is…
GH News March 05, 2025 10:06 AM

Actors go through their own share of struggles. While some experience instant success others endure years of hardships before reaching stardom. One such actor who was thrown out of his first film and then gave 10 consecutive flops managed to turn his career around and is now worth Rs 1200 crore. We are talking about none other the Nawab of Bollywood- Saif Ali Khan.
Saif Ali Khan got removed from his first film because...
Son of legendary actress Sharmila Tagore and cricket icon Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Saif was initially set to make his debut with the 1992 film Bekhudi alongside Kajol. However filmmaker Rahul Rawail removed him from the film due to his unethical behaviour causing a delay in his entry into the industry.
Saif Ali Khans streak of flops
Saif later made his Bollywood debut with Yash Chopras Parampara (1993) that failed to make an impact at the box office. While he managed to gave hits like Aashiq Awara (1993) and Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) his career soon hit a dull patch with a streak of box office flops including Yaar Gaddar (1994) Suraksha (1995) Ek Tha Raja (1996) Bombay Ka Babu (1996) Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996) Dil Tera Deewana (1996 Hamesha (1997) Udaan (1997) Humse Badhkar Kaun (1998).
Saif Ali Khans rise to stardom
Saifs career witnessed a turning point when he starred in the blockbuster Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999). Directed by Sooraj Barjatya the family drama also featured Salman Khan Karisma Kapoor Tabu and Sonali Bendre. This multi-starrer film grossed Rs 81.71 crore at the box office and gave Saif the much-needed recognition that he was seeking for years.
Later Saif continued to prove his versatility as an actor with films like Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) Hum Tum (2004) Salaam Namaste (2005) Omkara (2006) Race (2008) Love Aaj Kal (2009) Cocktail (2012). Today he is considered one of Bollywoods most successful and towering actors. According to The Economic Times his net worth stands at Rs 1200 crore.
Saif Ali Khans personal life
On the personal front Khan met actress Amrita Singh with whom he got married in October 1991. Singh gave birth to their daughter Sara in 1995 and to their son Ibrahim in 2001. The couple separated in 2004. Years later Saif found love in Kareena Kapoor and the two tied the knot. The couple has two boys- Jeh and Taimur.