Happy Birthday Saif Ali Khan: 5 Iconic Roles Of The Actor In Hindi Films And Web Series

‘Hum Tum’ to ‘Love Aajkal’, Saif Ali Khan has delivered many blockbuster films in his more than 30 years of his career. Ahead of his birthday, we have picked five of his best films and web series that every ardent fan of his must watch. 

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With a career spanning over three decades, Saif Ali Khan has played several roles, and being a manchild was common in many Hindi films. But we have also seen him play Ravana in ‘Adipurush’, Ishwar Langda in ‘Omkara’, Ranvir Singh in ‘Race’, Samar Pratap Singh in ‘Tandav’, and Sartaj Singh in ‘Sacred Games’.

He is among a few Bollywood actors who have given us characters that we love to see over and over again. Films like ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’, ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Hum Tum’, ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, ‘Cocktail’, ‘Salaam Namaste’, etc. are among some of Khan’s blockbuster hits.

Here is a look at five iconic roles that he has played to perfection.

Sartaj Singh In ‘Sacred Games’

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Image Courtesy: Netflix

Netflix’s ‘Sacred Games’ was among the most hyped web series. Khan played a cop who received an anonymous tip regarding the whereabouts of the criminal Ganesh Gaitonde, played by Nawazzudin Siddiqui.

The cat-mouse game filmed in the city of dreams, Mumbai, kept the audience glued to their screens. Its second season had Pankaj Tripathi in the negative role.

Ranvir Singh In ‘Race’ And ‘Race 2’

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Image Courtesy: MX Player

‘Race’ and ‘Race 2’ had Khan in the centre. In the first, he was against his brother played by Akshay Khanna. In the sequel, he was against John Abraham, who killed his love interest, played by Bipasha Basu in the first part.

Both movies had thick plotlines filled with interesting twists and turns. In the sequel, Khan and Deepika Padukone’s pairing was much appreciated for their chemistry. Singh was a witty, clever, and charming character that got Khan much appreciation from his fans.

Shakun Kothari In ‘Baazaar’

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Image Courtesy: JioCinema

Loosely based on the life of Indian stockbroker Harshad Mehta, ‘Baazaar’ is a film in which Shakun Kothari earned a bulk load of money via trading. He lures Rohan Vinod Mehra, played by Rizwan Ahmed, into joining him. Oblivious to his intentions, Mehra helped Kothari gain new heights in the field of stockbroking. While the film received mixed reviews, Khan was highly appreciated for his performance.

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Deepak Kumar In ‘Aarakshan’

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Image Courtesy: IMDb

‘Aarakshan’ is one of the few films that dive into the complexities of the caste system and reservation in India. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Manoj Bajpayee, Parteik Babbar, and others along with Khan, the Hindi film is known for its captivating storyline.

While people debated about the premise and if the film managed to do justice to such a sensitive topic, the cast delivered a stellar performance.

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‘Samar Pratap Singh’ In ‘Tandav’

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Image Courtesy: Prime Video

Released in 2021 on Amazon Prime Video, ‘Tandav’ is a political drama. Singh kills his father in the series so that he could take his place and climb the ladder of politics. Apart from Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub were praised for playing the role to perfection.

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