Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Saif Ali Khan Recalls Early Struggles in Bollywood
Imagine you're trying to get your first job.
Saif Ali Khan, a famous actor, had a similar experience when he started out.
He was paid money each week, but the person giving him the money wanted him to kiss her ten times.
This was a tough time for him, even though he came from a well-known family.
He worked in some movies but often felt he wasn't getting the best roles.
He learned that being an actor wasn't always easy, and sometimes you have to do unusual things to get by.
Saif Ali Khan, the son of actress Sharmila Tagore, shared struggles from his early acting days.
Khan recalled a shocking incident involving a female producer during his struggling phase.
The producer demanded Khan kiss her cheek ten times for each payment of Rs 1,000.
Khan made his Bollywood debut with Parampara in 1993.
Khan noted the challenges he faced despite his family background.
- Who
- Saif Ali Khan and a female producer.
- What
- Khan recounted an unusual demand from a producer in his early career.
- When
- During his struggling days in Bollywood, prior to 1993.
- Where
- In the Bollywood film industry.
- Why
- To earn Rs 1,000 a week.
- Actor
- Saif Ali Khan
- Initial Pay
- Rs 1,000 per week
- Demand
- Kiss a producer's cheek ten times per payment
- Debut Film
- Parampara (1993)
- Interview Source
- Esquire India