Not Just Acting: How Saif Ali Khan Scores Big In Cricket Business
Saif Ali Khan is among wealthiest actors in Indian film industry, with an estimated net worth exceeding Rs 1200 crore.
Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan, son of cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, followed his passion for acting instead of cricket and is now one of the biggest names in Indian cinema. However, Saif's ties to cricket remain strong, contributing to his wealth.
Here's a closer look at Saif Ali Khan's cricket connection:
Though Saif chose acting over cricket, he remains linked to the sport through Indian Street Premier League (ISPL). Saif and his wife Kareena Kapoor own the Tigers of Kolkata, a team in the fast-paced 10-over tournament launched in 2024. The team won the championship title in the league's last season, making the venture a profitable business for the actor.
Saif Ali Khan's Tigers of Kolkata, from Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), reportedly spends around Rs 1 crore annually on player salaries.
The Bollywood star is among wealthiest actors in Indian film industry, with an estimated net worth exceeding Rs 1200 crore.
Shocking late-night incident stuns Bollywood
In a disturbing turn of events, Saif Ali Khan was attacked by a thief late night around 2:30 am, today, at his Bandra residence in Mumbai. As per reports, the intruder entered Saif's son Jeh's room with the intent to steal but was discovered by the family's maid who raised an alarm.
When Saif intervened, the thief attacked him with a knife, leaving him with six injuries. The actor was immediately rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he is recovering.
Saif Ali Khan's team issues health update
The official statement from Saif Ali Khan's 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 is 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".