Saba Azad (Saba Singh Grewal) is an Indian actor, Theatre Director and Musician. She is best known for her roles in movies like “Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge,” Dil Kabaddi(2008). She came to the limelight for dating rumours with Hrithik Roshan.

She was also in controversy for changing her name to Saba Azad.

Let’s dig into Saba Azad’s biography and learn more interesting facts about her current relationship, career and family. 

Saba Azad Wiki & Early Life

Saba Azad Biography

Saba Azad was born on 1st November 1985, in Delhi. Saba was born into a theatre family, which influenced her to begin in theatre at a very young age.

Saba was fortunate to perform with the great theatre artist Safdar Hashmi, who is known as the maternal grandfather of Azad. Saba is also trained in different dance forms like classical ballet, Latin dance, jazz and Odissi. 

Saba Azad had spent a certain period in cinema after completing schooling. Saba began with shooting for a short film Guroor, where she was in the lead role. 

Real NameSaba Singh Grewal
Full NameSaba Sultana Azad
ProfessionActress, Musician and Theatre Director
Date Of Birth1st November 1985
Age 38 years
Birth PlaceDefense Colony, Delhi, India
HometownDelhi, India
Sun SignScorpio
Nationality/ReligionIndian/Sikh
HobbiesTravelling, Music and Dancing
Food PreferenceNon-Veg, Khasi Thali

Saba Azad Husband, Girlfriend, and Relationship

Early Saba Azad was in a relationship with famous Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah’s son Imaad Shah.

Imaad is the co-founder of Madboy/Mink Band. The couple dated for 7 years they broke up. The reason for their break is yet not known. Later in January 2022, Saba Azad was spotted with Hrithik Roshan.

They both were seen having dinner at a restaurant, and she looked cheered up being around him. Paparazzi found them holding hands before leaving the restaurant.

  • Ex-boyfriend: Imaad Shah
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  • Rumoured boyfriend: Hrithik Roshan
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Saba Azad Family

Saba is born to a mixed-culture family of a Punjabi father PM Singh Grewal and a Kashmiri mother Shela Hasmi Grewal. She has her grandparents and a younger brother Samar Grewal in her family.

FatherPM Singh Grewal (Professor)
MotherShela Hasmi Grewal (Art Collector)
GrandfatherInder Mohan Singh Grewal
GrandmotherSatinder Kaur Grewal
Brother/SisterSamar Grewal/Karuna Azad

Saba Azad Education

Saba Azad graduated from Sidana Institute of Management & Technology, in Amritsar, Punjab and did her from the Shri Ram School in Delhi. 

SchoolShri Ram School, Delhi, NCR
Alma MaterSidana Institute of Management & Technology, Punjab
Highest QualificationGraduated

Career

In Commercial Ads

Saba started experiencing the camera through commercial ads for popular brands like Cadbury, Maggi, Tata Sky, Google, Vodafone, Nescafe, etc.

Theatre Artist

Saba had a keen interest in dancing and acting which led her toward the path of a theatre artist. Gradually, she started performing in Safdar Hashmi theatre (Jana Natya Mant), who is a well-known street artist and director. She is also the niece of Safdar Hashmi, which was the primary reason for her debut in theatre work. She also worked with Habib Tanvir, Mk Raina, GP Deshpande, and NK Sharma.

Established Theatre Company

She is the founder of the theatre company “The Skins” and directed her first play “LovePuke”, in 2010, which is based on love and relationships in urban society.

Saba Azad Songs

  • “Nakhrewali” for Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota.
  • “Bhar De Humare Glass” for Karwaan.
  • “Calcutta Kiss” for Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
  • “Neend Naa Mujko Aaye” for Shaandar.
  • “Dekh Meri Aakhon Mei Jo” for Mai Aur Charles.
  • “Dhak Dhak Karne Laga” for Nautanki Saala.
  • “Dhoom Anthem” for Dhoom Series.

Saba Azad Movies

  • Dil Kabaddi – 2008
  • Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge – 2011
  • Strangers in the Night – 2012
  • Pure-Veg – 2016
  • Connected – 2019
  • Home Stories – 2020

Saba Azad’s Net Worth, Salary

Saba Azad Net Worth
Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)5-7 Crores

Saba Azad Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

TwitterTwitter Icon@sabazadofficial
InstagramInstagram Profile@sabazad
FacebookFacebook Profile@SabaAzadOfficial

4 Interesting Facts About Saba Azad

  1. Saba Azad has sung for series and movies like Farzi’s title track “Sab Farzi”  and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’s “I Wanna See You Dance.”
  2. Saba has recently shot for brands like Only Natural Diamonds India, Ted Baker, Skybags, L’Oréal Paris, Bisleri, Vivo India, and Oppo India.
  3. Saba Azad has been trained in some of the popular dance forms like Odissi, jazz, Latin, etc. 
  4. Her dancing career made Saba travel across countries like Nepal, England and Canada.

FAQs

Why Saba Azad is famous?

Saba Azad became famous for playing the lead in her first movie “Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge” in 2011.

Is Saba Azad Iranian?

No, Saba Azad is not Iranian rather she belongs to a Sikh family. Saba’s father is Punjabi and her mother is from Kashmir.

Who is Saba Azad Hrithik Roshan?

There have been rumours about Saba Azad dating Hrithik Roshan. The couple was first spotted in January 2022 at a restaurant for dinner.

What is the real age of Saba Azad?

Saba Azad’s real age is 38 years. She was born on 1st November 1985.