Son of former India cricket team captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmilla Tagore
Won the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award in 1993 for Aashiq Awara
For his role in Hum Tum (2004) he won the best actor awards at both the National Film and Filmfare awards
Founded production company Illuminati Films in 2009
After the passing of his father, was crowned the 10th Nawab of Pataudi in 2011, although the title is no longer formally recognised by the Indian government
Awards
2015Stardust Awards-Best Actor - Comedy/Romance:nominated
2013Stardust Awards-Best Actor - Drama:nominated
2012Screen Awards-Best Supporting Actor:winner
2010International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male):nominated
2010Screen Awards-Best Film:nominated
2010Screen Awards-Best Actor:nominated
2010Filmfare Awards-Best Actor:nominated
2010Filmfare Awards-Best Film:nominated
2007International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Negative Role:winner
2006International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male):nominated
2006Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor:nominated
2006Global India Film Awards-Best Villain:winner
2005International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male):nominated
2005International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Negative Role:nominated
2004International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male):winner
2004Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor in a Supporting Role:winner