The least celebrated of the Bollywood Khans is actually the most interesting and daring of them all. One day he is the ‘poised and calm’ real-life ‘Chhote Nawab’ and next he is Uday Bhan Rathod, Aurangzeb’s most brutal and trusted general in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. Saif Ali Khan’s choices are anything but predictable.

It won’t be wrong if we say, the 50-year-old actor keeps reinventing himself, unlike other Khans who believe in sticking to a particular genre. 

Saif is an exceptional performer, whose passion for his craft is unparalleled. Each time you hear about Saif’s upcoming flick, all you think of is what the actor has in store for the audience. His acting skills have not just evolved over time but touched sheer brilliance. 

On his birthday, let’s take a look at some of his most iconic characters.

Do you remember him as Langda Tyagi, a handicapped local dacoit from ‘Omkara’? 

The movie turned the table for the actor. He transformed himself from being a chocolate boy to a polished actor. He was able to overshadow every other actor in Vishal Bharadwaj’s star-studded movie. 

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

With deep-kohled eyes, long hair kept open and a beard, Saif managed to win the hearts of his audience in ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’. The movie was released on January 10, 2020.

Dil Chahta Hai

In 2001, Chhote Nawab gave us some major ‘casual vibes’ in the movie ‘Dil Chahta Hai’. Sameer’s clean-shaven look and his casual outfits made him stand out. Not just that, but his look helped the audience connect better with the character.  

Go Goa Gone

Saif bleached his hair blonde and kept a stubble beard for ‘Goa Goa Gone’. He looked quite happening and different from the usual character that he has been playing. Saif essayed the character of a Russian guy called Boris and was able to do justice. 

Laal Kaptaan

This can’t be missed. The long hair, the dramatic kohl-rimmed eyes, the bandana on the head and the intense expression on the face speaks volume about Saif’s craft as an actor. He played a vengeful Naga Sadhu in Navdeep Singh’s movie. 

He will soon be seen in ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’ and ‘Go Goa Gone 2’.