Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is celebrating his 55th birthday on August 16, 2025. Best known for his versatile acting, he has also delivered some brilliant performances that didn't get the attention. Let's take a look at the five underrated films by him.
Ek Hasina Thi: Saif Ali Khan played the role of Karan Singh Rathod in Sriram Raghavan's action crime thriller film 'Ek Hasina Thi'. His performance in the film was loved by the audience at the time of its release. Despite good performance, the film didn't perform well at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the film made under a budget of Rs 24 crore collected Rs 40 crore worldwide. Notably, it has an IMDb rating of 7.5 and is available to stream on Prime Video.
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Being Cyrus: Directed by Homi Adajania, the film 'Being Cyrus' is a dark comedy thriller film which was released in 2005. In this film, Saif Ali Khan portrayed the role of 'Cyrus Mistry' and gave one of his best performances. The film also features veteran actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Boman Irani, Simone Singh, and Manoj Pahwa in the lead roles. Critics have given this film a total of 7.1 stars out of 10 on IMDb.
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Kaalakaandi: The 20118 film 'Kaalakaandi' starring Saif Ali Khan received mixed response from the audience, but some viewers praised it for its unique storyline. In this comedy thriller film, Saif played the role of Rileen, who came to know that he is suffering from stomach cancer and has a month left to live. The film has 6.2 stars on IMDb and can be watched on JioHotstar.
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Laal Kaptaan: Navdeep Singh's action-adventure film 'Laal Kaptaan' revolves around the story of a Naga Sadhu (played by Saif Ali Khan) who goes on a journey across Bundelkhand to seek revenge. The film features Saif Ali Khan, Zoya Hussain, and Manav Vij in the key roles. It has an IMDb rating of 7.2, and if you haven't watched the film, then you can stream it on Prime Video.
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Aarakshan: The 2011 film 'Aarakshan' directed by Prakash Jha was not considered a box office hit. However, the performance of Saif Ali Khan in the movie alongside Deepika Padukone was praised by the viewers. The drama thriller film also features Amitabh Bachchan and Manoj Bajpayee in the key roles. With an IMDb rating of 6.2, it is available to stream on the Prime Video platform.
