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Saif and Rani spend time with orphans

ANI | May 25 , 2013

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The entire cast & crew of Yash Raj Films & Kunal Kohli’s upcoming film Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic shared a magical experience with orphan kids at Bhaidas hall, Vileparle Mumbai. Apart from Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukherjee, other crew members Kunal Kohli, Ameesha Patel, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, and Prasoon Joshi were also present at the occasion. Children from various orphan homes across Mumbai gathered to enjoy the event.

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Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films. He is the son of the cricket player and last titular Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan, and actress Sharmila Tagore, a great-grandniece of poet Rabindranath Tagore.