1 / 4Indian Cinema has witnessed evolving eras throughout which Saif Ali Khan has served perfection in each one of them. In an industry that resists change, Saif's journey is all about defying expectations at every step. While the realm boasts actors who have made themselves comfortable in a certain narrative, Saif Ali Khan has explored shades of cinema and acting - transitioning from the soft boy era of the 2000s to a bold risk-taker in the theatrical and digital space. 2 / 4. His knack for exploring the 'actor' element with each project has cemented him as one of the most versatile and rare actors of Bollywood, making him the 'Nawab' of cinema exploration in its truest form. 3 / 4Saif Ali Khan cemented himself as the face of contemporary romances right from the 1990s and early 2000s with classic rom-coms like Hum Tum, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and Salaam Namaste. At a time when the actors were glued to playing larger-than-life heroes, Saif Ali Khan highlighted reliability by fusing flaws and humour to deliver leads that brought a realistic side to the forefront. Embodying a lighthearted spirit, Saif defined the 'cool and westernised Bollywood hero' - and the audiences found it highly relatable.4 / 4Saif Ali Khan cemented himself as the face of contemporary romances right from the 1990s and early 2000s with classic rom-coms like Hum Tum, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and Salaam Namaste. At a time when the actors were glued to playing larger-than-life heroes, Saif Ali Khan highlighted reliability by fusing flaws and humour to deliver leads that brought a realistic side to the forefront. Embodying a lighthearted spirit, Saif defined the 'cool and westernised Bollywood hero' - and the audiences found it highly relatable.