Saif Ali Khan’s pairing with Akshay Kumar was a huge hit among the audience in the 90s. The audience loved the duo’s on-screen camaraderie. The actors worked together in about six films, which received a lot of love from their fans and viewers as well. From Main Khiladi Tu Anari to Tashan, the actors have worked together in popular films.
Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994)
In 1994, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, an action comedy, directed by Sameer Malkan. The film was headlined by Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. It also starred Shilpa Shetty and Raageshwari. The film was a huge box office hit and emerged to be the fifth highest-grossing film of 1994.
Yeh Dillagi (1994)
Naresh Malhotra’s Yeh Dillagi hit the theatres in 1994. The rom-com was produced by Yash Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The story of this film is based on two brothers (Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan). It also starred Kajol, Reema Lagoo and Saeed Jaffrey. Yeh Dillagi emerged to be a commercial success and was a huge hit. Kajol’s performance received positive reviews from critics.
Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996)
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan belted out another box-office success with Tu Chor Main Sipahi, which was directed by Guddu Dhanoa. The film also starred Tabu, Amrish Puri, Pratibha Sinha and Anupam Kher. The film was a box office success and its songs became a major hit among the viewers.
Keemat (1998)
The1998 film, Keemat is directed by Sameer Malkan. Apart from Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, it also featured Raveena Tandon, Sonali Bendre, Ravi Kishan and Anupam Kher. The film was delayed for two years. Initially, Manisha Koirala was offered a role, but was later replaced by Sonali Bendre.
Arzoo (1999)
Directed by Lawrence D’Souza, Arzoo was a romantic film headlined by Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, Saif Ali Khan, Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal and Reema Lagoo. While the film had an average performance at the box office, the songs hit a chord with the film-goers.
Tashan (2008)
Tashan is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The film starred Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor. It was released on April 25. The action masala film was declared below average at the box office.