Bollywood celeb couple, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan live in a royal little world of their own. While Kareena hails from one of the first families of Hindi cinema, Saif is the 10th Nawab of Pataudi. Ever since Kareena Kapoor joined Instagram, we have often been able to get a sneak peek into their beautiful home. The Pataudi Palace is Saif Ali Khan’s ancestral home located in the town of Pataudi in Gurgaon district, Haryana. The royal residence covers 10 acres and is designed in the style of a colonial home. The celebrity couple often visits the palace to spend quality time.
Saif-Kareena used to live in a luxurious apartment in Bandra, Mumbai, called Fortune Heights. The four-storeyed property, with each consisting of 3BHK units, were valued at Rs 48 crores in 2013, when the couple bought it. The flat measures up to 3,000 sq ft. Besides this, Khan owns bungalows in almost 10 locations. Ahead of the arrival of Taimur’s little brother, the celeb duo had moved into their new home in Mumbai.
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Pataudi Palace latest updates
December 18, 2023: Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, along with their sons Taimur and Jeh, were spotted at the Mumbai airport, heading for their Christmas vacation on December 17, 2023. The celebrity couple were seen relaxing at the Pataudi Palace. Kareena Kapoor posted a picture on Instagram where the couple can be seen enjoying the winter sun.
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Pataudi Palace: Facts
| Name | Pataudi Palace, Ibrahim Kothi |
| Property Location | Pataudi, Gurgaon District |
| Owner | Saif Ali Khan |
| Designed by | Robert Tor Russell and Karl Molt Von Heinz |
| Size | 10 acre |
| Rooms | 150 rooms |
| Price | Around Rs 800 crore |
Pataudi Palace History
In 1900, the palace was designed by Architect Robert Tor Russel in collaboration with Karl Moltz Von Heinz, an Austrian architect in 1972. The Pataudi Palace was built on the lines of the colonial-era mansions of Imperial Delhi at the request of Iftikhar Ali Khan (1910–52), the 8th Nawab of Pataudi. The mansion, also known as “Ibrahim Kothi”, was passed down from the last governing nawab, Iftikhar Ali Khan, to his son, the last acknowledged titular nawab, Mansoor Ali Khan, and is now owned by his son Saif Ali Khan, who utilises it as ancestral property.
After Iftikhar Ali Khan’s passing, the mansion was given to their son Mansoor Ali Khan and his wife, Sharmila Tagore. The Nawab family did not have much time after Mansoor Ali Khan’s passing to maintain this enormous palace, so from 2005 until 2014, they leased it to the Neemrana Hotel Group. Saif Ali Khan and his kin had no legal right to the Pataudi Palace at the time.
The Chote Nawab was only offered to purchase it back in 2014, and he accepted. This ended the palace’s tenure as a resort and allowed for its transformation into the family vacation home it is now.
During the pandemic in 2020, the family stayed in their ancestral home for more than a month.
The Pataudi palace is equipped with opulent amenities and has been the venue for several events such as weddings and birthdays.
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Pataudi Palace price
The Pataudi Palace is reportedly worth Rs 800 crore, according to media reports. Pataudi Palace could be used as a hotel or a holiday home during 2005 to 2014. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan’s father arranged a 17-year lease with Francis Wacziarg and Aman Nath, owners of the Neemrana Hotels network.
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Pataudi Palace: A look inside the property
The property in Gurgaon, Haryana, has 150 rooms. Saif Ali Khan, who has a net worth of about 150 million USD, acquired the property after the death of his famous father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. The Pataudi Palace is also called Ibrahim Kothi. Spread over 10 acres, the property has seven bedrooms, seven dressing rooms, seven billiard rooms and shahi drawing and dining rooms. The Pataudi Palace is where the couple celebrated their son’s first birthday. Taimur would inherit this property when he turns 18.
Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu often spend vacations at the Pataudi Palace, along with their daughter, Inaaya. We get glimpses of the mansion and its expansive grounds through the pictures shared on their social media profiles.
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This property is especially close to Saif, because it was made by his grandfather Nawab Mohammad Iftikhar Ali Khan Siddiqui Pataudi, the then ruling monarch, for his wife. Post their death, Saif’s grandparents and father are all buried here, making it all the more closer to his heart.
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Movies and shows filmed at Pataudi Palace
Owned by actor Saif Ali Khan, this majestic palace was used for the shooting of many films.
- In the movie Veer Zaara, Preity Zinta’s home in Pakistan is the Pataudi Palace.
- The Pataudi Palace is also seen in the Hollywood movie featuring Julia Roberts, Eat Pray Love.
- A major part of Aamir Khan’s Mangal Pandey was shot in the Pataudi Palace.
- The Bollywood movie Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, starring Imraan Khan and Katrina Kaif, was also shot at Saif Ali Khan’s ancestral palace.
- The movie Gandhi my father was shot at the Pataudi Palace.
- The movie Saif Ali Khan’s recent web show, Tandav, was also shot at the palace.
- Actor Ranbir Kapoor’s latest Bollywood film, Animal, showcases a lavish mansion as the family home of the character player by Ranbir. This mansion is Saif Ali Khan’s royal Pataudi Palace near Delhi. The same galleries, lobbies and passageways in the mansion can be seen in the clips from the movie.
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Soha and her daughter, Inaaya, spent some time at the Pataudi Palace recently.
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Taimur Khan’s first birthday at Saif Ali Khan’s palace.
Lounge area at the palace
The palace includes a spacious lounge area decked up with stylish rugs with floral motifs, stylish couch and artwork on the walls.
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There is a room where the family entertains the guests. This space is decorated with a gallery wall with photographs of the family and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan. A chesterfield maroon sofa with velvety texture and stag head on the wall bring a vintage look to the space.
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Spacious corridors and more
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Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi house takes one back to the historical era.
Balcony View
Pataudi Palace Bedrooms
The property of Saif Ali Khan gives the guests a luxurious experience.
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This Pataudi house bedroom can make anyone feel like royalty.
Billiards room
Pataudi Palace outdoors
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Pataudi palace images that will leave you starstruck.
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Splendour view of Saif Ali khan palace’s garden.
Dining hall at the Pataudi Palace
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The dining area of the palace in Saif Ali Khan’s home town has been lavishly designed and includes classy large windows and old paintings and framed artwork in the backdrop. The wooden furniture brings a regal touch to the space and comes with eye-catching carvings. The lights add to the sophistication of the room.
Lounge area
The family likes spending moments together in the spacious lounge area at the Pataudi Palace.
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Saif Ali Khan house in Mumbai address
Saif Ali Khan’s Mumbai house is located at Bandra. The actor is also the owner of his ancestral property, the Pataudi Palace in Haryana.
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Saif Ali Khan’s house in Mumbai would leave one in awe.
Saif Ali Khan Mumbai house interiors
Saif-Kareena’s library
Between the two of them, Saif is into his books a lot. We know it, because we see these in the pics and as Kareena gives away those details in her interviews. One of the oft-seen backgrounds is the library – a rustic looking sweet spot with photos and memorabilia from their trips, Taimur’s baby days and loads and loads of books! We have also spotted Kareena’s girl gang – Karisma Kapoor, Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora posing for may selfies, too. You would have also seen Saif’s kids with Amrita Singh – Ibrahim and Sara Ali Khan pose in this library.
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Saif-Kareena’s workout area
Both actors are fond of working out even during the lockdown. Kareena often shares glimpses of her yoga workouts on Instagram, in a room full of greens and natural light.
The stunning balcony terrace at Kareena Kapoor’s house also makes for the ideal spot for capturing the star’s ‘outfit of the day’ (OOTD) posts.
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On International Yoga Day, Kareena shared a glimpse of the family in a Yoga mode. While Saif and Taimur twinned during the Yoga pose, Kareena was a sight to behold in her ever-glowing skin and fit body.
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Saifeena’s balcony view
The balcony is lush and green. Check out the picture put up by Kareena on her Instagram handle. Saif is seen creating something for Taimur, while Kareena candidly says: “When Saif told me he got me flowers, I had a different idea in mind. Quarantine gifts be like..”
Adorned with greenery and stylish outdoor furniture, the spacious balcony terrace at Saif Ali Khan’s Bandra house is often the place for relaxation, celebrations and Sunday lunches.
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Little Taimur’s playroom
Young parents are always looking out for ideas to engage their kids and do up their playrooms. Taimur has a beautiful and colourful room, stacked with toys, where he plays with his cousin sister, Inaaya or has fun with his half-siblings Sara and Ibrahim. Ritakshi of Bibs N Cribs designed this room which has natural light all through the day. While the toys and upholstery add colour, the backdrop of this room is light, almost ivory. The flooring is wood, which provides a good contrast. Well, while Taimur grew up so far in Fortune Heights in Mumbai, his little brother will be brought up in the new home.
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Saifeena’s corridor is a memory wall
If you go through Saifeena’s pictures of their home, you will see pictures from all their vacations from Gstaad, Switzerland, where Saif owns a holiday home and the Pataudi Palace and much more. Check out the corridor space and you will know how full of memories and art this house is.
Before the arrival of Tim’s brother, the couple was seen preparing a new home in Mumbai. Saif and Kareena were overseeing the construction / renovation of their new property. The duo have been spotted at their new place on and off, as per reports.
Darshini Shah, who has already closely worked with Saifeena in the past, is the interior designer who landed up with the task of renovating the new home, along with a new baby nursery for the newborn little Khan.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan star, Kareena shared a glimpse of this new property on her Instagram profile and captioned it as the ‘Door to new beginnings’. The new property in Satguru Sharan is a building next door to Fortune Heights in Mumbai, which has been the star couple’s residence for the last 11 years. However, the new one is much bigger.
We have often seen the star couple at their home, Fortune Heights, in Mumbai, thanks to the social media sites. There are many design features of the house in the gated complex that reminds us of the Vintage era. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor House also features impressive vintage art pieces. Both, Saif and Kareena, love England and the decor of the new house is inspired by the colonial-classic style.
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Saif Ali Khan property: Saif-Kareena’s winter retreat in Switzerland
If reports are to be believed, the star couple also own a luxury chalet in Gstaad, a snowy resort town! When they are not home, you could see them dining at their favourite hotel, Gstaad Palace. The estimated cost of this property is Rs 33 crore.
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That’s how the Kapoor family enjoys their winter vacation.
Interesting facts about Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor
- Saif Ali Khan Pataudi’s real name is Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi. He changed before entering Bollywood, as per media reports.
- He has two sisters – actress Soha Ali Khan who is married to actor Kunal Khemu, and Saba Ali Khan, who is a jewellery designer.
- The actor was married actress Amrita Singh from 1991 to 2004. They has two children Sara Ali Khan Pataudi and Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi.
- Saif Ali Khan married Kareena Kapoor on October 16, 2012. He proposed to her with an engagement ring worth Rs 5.06 crore.
- Saif received the Padma Shri Award from the Government of India in 2010.
FAQ
The royal couple of Bollywood, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are worth over USD 100 million.
Apart from the Pataudi Palace and apartment in Fortune Heights in Mumbai, Saif and Kareena own a new house located opposite Fortune Heights. Apart from this, Saif and Kareena own two bungalows in Mumbai, estimated to be Rs 6 crores each and a luxury chalet worth Rs 33 crores in Gstaad, Switzerland.
Yes, you can book a stay too but you should book it in advance. This is a popular tourist spot in Gurgaon, near Delhi.
Pataudi Palace, the ancestral palace of Saif Ali Khan is located in the town of Pataudi in Gurugram district, Haryana. What is the combined net worth of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan?
Where are Saif and Kareena’s properties?
Is Pataudi Palace open to the public?
Where is Pataudi Palace?
Can anyone visit the Pataudi Palace?
The Pataudi Palace was available for tourist bookings from 2005 to 2014, as it was given on lease to Neemrana Hotels. The Pataudi Palace is not open to tourists now.
How many movies have been shot at the Pataudi Palace?
The Pataudi Palace was used for the shooting of films such as Veer Zaara, Eat Pray Love, Rang De Basanti, Mangal Pandey, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, and Saif Ali Khan’s web show, Tandav.
Who is the next Nawab of Pataudi?
Saif Ali Khan’s elder son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, will be the next nawab of Pataudi.
Is Saif Ali Khan still a Nawab?
Saif Ali Khan is the 10th Nawab of Pataudi and he is the current patriarch of the Pataudi family.
Who will inherit Pataudi Palace?
According to a report by Bollywood Life, the House of Pataudi falls under the house of controversial Enemy Disputes Act; thus, no one can claim to be its heir.
Does Kareena Kapoor live in Pataudi Palace?
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor often visit the Pataudi Palace. They currently live a lavish apartment in Bandra.
Will Ibrahim Ali Khan inherit Pataudi Palace?
According to media reports, the House of Pataudi and other relevant assets falls under the Enemy Disputes Act in India, and as a result, no one can claim to be the heir to any of the estates.
How many rooms does Pataudi Palace have?
There are 150 rooms in Saif Ali Khan’s ancestral home, Pataudi palace. These include seven bedrooms, seven dressing, seven billiard rooms and royal drawing rooms and dining halls.
Is Saif Ali Khan from a royal family?
Bollywood actor Saif is the descendant of the family of erstwhile nawabs (princes/governors) of Pataudi, a former princely state.
(Pictures courtesy Instagram handles of Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Culture Gully, Karan Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan and fan pages.
Header image courtesy Karishma Samat)
(With inputs from Sneha Sharon Mammen)
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