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Saif is the 10th Nawab of Pataudi

Actor Saif Ali Khan went through an inauguration ceremony of sorts - one which makes him the tenth Nawab of Pataudi. Saif's father, Mansoor Ali Khan, who was also on of India's most celebrated cricketers, died recently.

  • Actor Saif Ali Khan became the 10th Nawab of Pataudi in a private ceremony at the Pataudi Palace.<br><br/> Saif's father, Mansur Ali Khan, who was also one of India's most celebrated cricketers, died recently.
    Actor Saif Ali Khan became the 10th Nawab of Pataudi in a private ceremony at the Pataudi Palace.

    Saif's father, Mansur Ali Khan, who was also one of India's most celebrated cricketers, died recently.
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  • Today's ceremony was presided over by senior residents from 52 villages. Pataudi lies on the outskirts of Delhi.
    Today's ceremony was presided over by senior residents from 52 villages. Pataudi lies on the outskirts of Delhi.
  • Saif Ali Khan speaks with his mother Sharmila Tagore after he was made the new Nawab of Pataudi on October 31, 2011 in a private ceremony in Pataudi.
    Saif Ali Khan speaks with his mother Sharmila Tagore after he was made the new Nawab of Pataudi on October 31, 2011 in a private ceremony in Pataudi.
  • Saif shakes hands with Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda as Sharmila Tagore watches.
    Saif shakes hands with Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda as Sharmila Tagore watches.
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  • Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda with actress Sharmila Tagore during coronation of Saif ali Khan as the 10th Nawab of Pataudi at Inbrahim Palace in Haryana
    Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda with actress Sharmila Tagore during coronation of Saif ali Khan as the 10th Nawab of Pataudi at Inbrahim Palace in Haryana
  • The new Nawab of Pataudi looks truly regal in his golden <i>pagdi</i>.
    The new Nawab of Pataudi looks truly regal in his golden pagdi.
  • Seen with his mother, Sharmila Tagore.
    Seen with his mother, Sharmila Tagore.
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  • Saif wearing the golden turban after the rasam pagdi cceremony.
    Saif wearing the golden turban after the rasam pagdi cceremony.
  • Saif with village elders.
    Saif with village elders.
  • Saif with his sisters Saba, Soha and his daughter Sara.
    Saif with his sisters Saba, Soha and his daughter Sara.
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  • Saif with his daughter Sara.
    Saif with his daughter Sara.
  • Saif with his sister Saba.
    Saif with his sister Saba.
  • Saif with his mother Sharmila Tagore at the ceremony.
    Saif with his mother Sharmila Tagore at the ceremony.
  • The ceremony was small and private, attended by immediate family and very close friends.
    The ceremony was small and private, attended by immediate family and very close friends.
  • The family at prayer, just before the rasam pagdi ceremony.<br><br/> Coming up: Saif's golden turban
    The family at prayer, just before the rasam pagdi ceremony.

    Coming up: Saif's golden turban