The Nawab of Bollywood, Saif Ali Khan has been ruling our hearts with his stellar performance for a long time now. Ever since he began his journey as an actor in 1993 he has had many hits in his basket. And till date the actor is playing and experimenting with his films and characters. The actor stole our hearts with his performance in Dil Chahta Hai and Race 2, on the other hand he proved his versatility by portraying the antagonist in films like Omkara and Tanhaji. From comedy, thriller, to action and romance, Saif has played numerous roles and aced them all. So here’s a list of 9 Best Saif Ali Khan movies that you need to watch if you haven’t already.
1. Love Aaj Kal (2009)
Love Aaj Kal directed by Imtiaz Ali, starring Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan, Rishi Kapoor and Giselli Monteiro, was a breath of fresh air. The film shows two love stories one set in the present day and one in 1965. The story revolves around Jai Vardhan Singh (Saif Ali Khan) and Meera Pandit (Deepika Padukone) who fall in love but soon part ways. Restaurateur Veer Singh (Rishi Kapoor) then tries to convince Jai to pursue Meera like he pursued Harleen Kaur back in the day. This modern day love story was loved by the audience, and not just the storyline but the songs of this film were also a hit.
2. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
When we talk about Saif Ali Khan’s films, how can we miss our favourite movie, Dil Chahta Hai. The 2001 release directed by Farhan Akhtar, is till date one of the best coming of age romantic movies. Thanks to the storytelling and brilliant performances this film was a hit. Featuring Saif Ali Khan, Amir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, Preity Zinta and Sonali Kulkarni the story revolves around three close friends, and how they deal with love and relationships. What makes Dil Chahta Hai a great film is the terrific acting, touching plot and amazing songs.
3. Cocktail (2012)
Directed by Homi Adajania, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty, Cocktail revolves around Meera (Diana Penty) who meets Veronica (Deepika Padukone) at a store after her husband leaves her, Veronica then gives her shelter. The two then meet Gautam (Saif Ali Khan), a playboy, who then starts dating Veronica, but things take a turn when he falls in love with Meera. Cocktail is a film that depicts friendship, love and relations beautifully. Not just that the chemistry between the cast and their performance was great, and this film is definitely worth bingeing.
4. Hum Tum (2004)
One of the most entertaining movies till date, Hum Tum starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee is an extremely lighthearted and fun romantic movie. The story revolves around Karan (Saif Ali Khan) and Rhea (Rani Mukherjee) who meet each other on a flight but end up hating each other. As both their paths cross every now and then their hatred turns into respect then friendship and they finally love. What was unmissable in this film was the terrific chemistry between the two actors.
5. Jawaani Jaaneman (2020)
Directed by Nitin Kakkar, starring Saif Ali Khan, Alaya F and Tabu, is a great film if you want to watch something heartfelt and light. The story revolves around Jazz (Saif Ali Khan) a middle-aged carefree man who spends most of his nights partying and hooking up with beautiful women, until Tia (Alaya F) shows up at his door and informs him that he is her father. Just when Jazz thinks things can’t get worse his daughter informs him that she’s pregnant. The story then continues as the two bond and take care of each other. This film is so engaging and appealing, which is exactly what the audience loved. So if you haven’t watched Jawaani Jaaneman then you’re surely missing out on something.
6. Go Goa Gone (2013)
The action comedy is a must watch. Starring Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Khemmu, Vir Das and Anand Tiwari, Go Goa Gone is a complete package, this film will take you through a roller coaster of emotions. The story revolves around Luv (Vir Das), Hardik (Kunal Khemu) and Bunny (Anand Tiwari), who decide to take a trip to Goa. On reaching there the three friends get invited to a rave party on a remote island, at the party a drug is consumed and the morning after things go totally wrong. The story then continues as the three friends along with Boris (Saif Ali Khan), a zombie hunter try to save themselves. The cast did a great job and Saif Ali Khan nailed it with his accent.
7. Omkara (2006)
Omkara was a gutsy move by filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj who got on board an ensemble cast for this Indian adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello. The film featured Saif Ali Khan, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vivek Oberoi, and Bipasha Basu playing the lead roles to perfection. Saif Ali Khan had played the role of Langda Tyagi in the film. Saif played the role of an antagonist rather convincingly in the film and to date, it is one of the most menacing roles he has played onscreen. The story revolves around how , driven by ego and jealousy, he manages to manipulate Ajay Devgn’s character, forcing him to suspect his wife of adultery. No one survives the bloodbath which ensues in the end, leading to tragic consequences all around.
8. Parineeta (2005)
Saif Ali Khan looked as handsome as ever as he donned the role of Shekhar Roy in Parineeta which also marked Vidya Balan's debut in Bollywood. The film also featured Sanjay Dutt and Raima Sen in parallel roles who contributed to the storyline. Saif Ali Khan (Shekhar Roy) bonds with Lalita (Vidya Balan), his childhood neighbour. That friendship blossoms into unsaid feelings that are deeply felt by both of them. Saif Ali Khan plays his role of a self-absorbed and controlling man with conviction. Shekhar is so used to Lalita taking care of all his needs that he grows more dependent on her than his parents. The film won five Filmfare Awards, but Parineeta had also bagged the National Award for Best Debut Film Of A Director, which went to Pradeep Sarkar.
9. Tanhaji : The Unsung Warrior (2020)
If there's any proof needed on how well Saif Ali Khan can play a negative character, this film was proof! A magnum opus with a veteran like Ajay Devgn leading the show, Saif Ali Khan sure impressed audiences with his role as Udaybhan Rathod. Some might say that he has played a grey character like this earlier too, however this time it was a historical character that he was playing. Udaybhan Rathod was an arch-enemy of Tanhaji Malusare (played by Ajay Devgn) who was a Maratha Subedar. Saif was so convincing in his portrayal of the role that he had been compared to Ranveer Singh's role as Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat. Saif had also undergone training in horse-riding and rigorous physical training to do justice to his role in this action film.
Saif Ali Khan's filmography is replete with versatile roles. From playing the happy-go-lucky guy to playing historical roles. Grey characters or an out-and-out comedy role - Saif Ali Khan has always gone for some of the most diverse characters and has left the audience impressed every time.
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