When Saif Ali Khan spoke about his 'angrez’ image: 'It may sound arrogant but I was brought up as an Eastern prince...'

Although Saif Ali Khan lives in Mumbai with his family, he's often spotted travelling to his ancestral home, Pataudi Palace, in Haryana. Son of late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, also known as Tiger Pataudi, and veteran actor Sharmila Tagore , Saif has often spoken about his royal lineage. In a 2013 interview with Rediff, the actor was asked about his ‘angrez (Westernised)' image and if it had restricted the roles coming his way.

Also read: Saif Ali Khan proudly explains family's cricket history to son Taimur. Watch ‘I am just an Indian who has been educated abroad’ Saif had said, "Yes. Early on in my career the ‘angrez’ image of mine was a hindrance.

We all have our comfort zones and we all have a conditioning in the manner we communicate. In my case there was a lot of Western influence because of my upbringing. But now the Eastern in me has taken over.

I am scared but at the same time tempted to say that I was brought up as an Eastern prince. It may sound arrogant, but I don’t mean it in an arrogant way. I am just an Indian who has been educated abroad.

I am rooted in India. I recently started praying more and I find it very peaceful. My manager got me a silk janamaz (prayer mat).

" ‘I love spending time outside India’ Further asked why he likes to spend a lot of time in the West, especially in London, Saif said that except for Mumbai, 'he does not like any city beyond a point'. He also said that he loves spending time outside India 'because things are .