Saif Ali Khan, a familiar name in Bollywood, has sustained a career spanning three decades, marked by both critical and commercial success. While he may not always be the first name mentioned alongside the other prominent Khans – Salman, Shah Rukh, and Aamir – Saif has still carved a unique path in the industry. This article delves into some of the films where his box office performance didn’t meet expectations.
Saif Ali Khan, born in Delhi on August 16, 1970, has a lineage deeply rooted in fame. His mother is the renowned actress Sharmila Tagore, and his father was Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, a Nawab and a celebrated Indian cricketer.
Saif Ali Khan started his cinematic journey with ‘Bekhudi’ (1992). While he has delivered many hits, this article highlights some of the films that did not perform well at the box office.
**’Imtihaan’**
‘Imtihaan,’ released in 1994 and directed by Harry Baweja, featured Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Deol, and Raveena Tandon in leading roles, with Asrani, Baby Gazala, Dalip Tahil, Avtar Gill, and Mohan Joshi in supporting parts. The film’s lifetime collection was 3.09 crore.
**’Dil Tera Deewana’**
Lawrence D’Souza directed ‘Dil Tera Deewana,’ released in 1996. Saif Ali Khan and Twinkle Khanna starred, and the film featured Shatrughan Sinha, Dalip Tahil, Guddi Maruti, and Shakti Kapoor. The film’s lifetime earnings were 3.58 crore.
**’Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’**
In 2001, Gautham Vasudev Menon directed ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein,’ starring Dia Mirza, Saif Ali Khan, and R. Madhavan. Initially unsuccessful in theaters, the film later found a strong audience on television, and its music became popular. The film collected 5.52 crore.
**’Ek Hasina Thi’**
Sriram Raghavan’s suspense thriller ‘Ek Hasina Thi’ premiered in 2004, starring Saif Ali Khan and Urmila Matondkar, with appearances by Pratima Kannan, Aditya Srivastava, and Seema Biswas. The film earned 4.64 crore during its theatrical run.
**’Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic’**
Kunal Kohli directed ‘Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic’ in 2008, featuring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Ameesha Patel, Rishi Kapoor, Akshat Chopra, and Shriya Sharma. The film’s lifetime collection was 21.67 crore.
**’Humshakals’**
‘Humshakals,’ directed by Sajid Khan in 2014, featured Saif Ali Khan, Ram Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Esha Gupta, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Bipasha Basu. The film’s box office collection was 63.72 crore.
**’Bunty Aur Babli 2’**
Varun V. Sharma’s ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2,’ released in 2021, featured Saif Ali Khan alongside Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Sharvari, and Pankaj Tripathi. The film’s lifetime earnings totaled 12.50 crore.
