PIX: Saifu turns 48

The Nawab of Pataudi gets closer to a half century.

After a series of disappointing movies, Saif Ali Khan has a lot to cheer for after Sacred Games -- the Netflix original where he plays a loser named Inspector Sartaj Singh -- became an international sensation.

The current Nawab of Pataudi -- one of the most impressive titles in world cricket thanks to his grandfather Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and his father Mansur Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi -- celebrates his 48th birthday just four days after his eldest child Sara Ali Khan turned 23 .

 

Saif Ali Khan with daughter Sara Ali Khan and son Ibrahim Ali Khan.

 

Kareena Kapoor Khan with her 'Saifu', her beautiful big sister Karisma Kapoor and one huge drool-worthy birthday cake.

 

Saif with family and friends including his youngest sister Soha Ali Khan and brother-in-law Kunal Khemmu. Missing from this picture is the biggest star in Saif's home, toddler Taimur Ali Khan. :)))

 

The Nawab and his Begum.

Saif poses for the paparazzi.

 

Karisma, as ethereal as ever.

 

Soha and Kunal.

 

Zahan Prithviraj Kapoor with dad Kunal Kapoor.

Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar