By Santosh Kumar Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan have an age difference of 10 years, 1 month and 5 days. Saif was born on August 16, 1970, in New Delhi, while Kareena was born on September 21, 1980, in Mumbai. Therefore, Saif is older than Kareena. As of July 2026, Saif Ali Khan is 55 years old and Kareena Kapoor Khan is 45 years old. Their complete birth dates are separated by 3,689 days. The couple married on October 16, 2012, in Mumbai. They have built a close family while continuing their successful individual careers in Hindi cinema.
About Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan is an Indian actor and film producer known primarily for his work in Hindi cinema. He was born to former Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and celebrated actress Sharmila Tagore. He has two sisters, Saba Ali Khan and actress Soha Ali Khan.
Saif completed part of his schooling at Lawrence School in Sanawar. He later studied at Lockers Park School and Winchester College in the United Kingdom. His family background introduced him to both sports and cinema from an early age.
He began his acting career with the film Parampara in 1993. Saif gained wider recognition through movies such as Yeh Dillagi, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Kachche Dhaage and Hum Saath-Saath Hain. These films helped him establish his presence in the Hindi film industry.
A significant stage in his career came with Dil Chahta Hai in 2001. He later appeared in successful films including Kal Ho Naa Ho, Hum Tum, Salaam Namaste, Omkara, Race, Love Aaj Kal and Cocktail. His ability to portray romantic, dramatic and light-hearted characters brought variety to his filmography.
Saif received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Hum Tum. He has also received several Filmfare Awards. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2010 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
He expanded his professional work through film production and digital entertainment. His performance in the streaming series Sacred Games introduced him to a wider global audience and contributed to the growing popularity of Indian web-based productions.
About Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena Kapoor Khan is an Indian actress who has worked in Hindi cinema for more than two decades. She was born to actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor. Her elder sister, Karisma Kapoor, is also a well-known actress.
Kareena belongs to the Kapoor family, which has contributed to Indian cinema across several generations. Her grandfather Raj Kapoor was an acclaimed actor, director and filmmaker, while her great-grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor was an important personality in Indian theatre and cinema.
She made her acting debut with Refugee in 2000 and received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Kareena soon gained recognition through films such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Chameli, Aitraaz and Omkara.
Her performance in Jab We Met became one of the most recognised roles of her career and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She later appeared in popular films including 3 Idiots, Bodyguard, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Good Newwz and Crew.
Saif and Kareena welcomed their elder son, Taimur Ali Khan, on December 20, 2016. Their younger son, Jehangir Ali Khan, commonly called Jeh, was born on February 21, 2021. Thus, Saif Ali Khan is exactly 10 years, 1 month and 5 days older than Kareena Kapoor Khan.