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 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 Name | Saba Singh Grewal |
Full Name | Saba Sultana Azad |
Profession | Actress, Musician and Theatre Director |
Date Of Birth | 1st November 1985 |
Age | 38 years |
Birth Place | Defense Colony, Delhi, India |
Hometown | Delhi, India |
Sun Sign | Scorpio |
Nationality/Religion | Indian/Sikh |
Hobbies | Travelling, Music and Dancing |
Food Preference | Non-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
- Rumoured boyfriend: Hrithik Roshan
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.
Father | PM Singh Grewal (Professor) |
Mother | Shela Hasmi Grewal (Art Collector) |
Grandfather | Inder Mohan Singh Grewal |
Grandmother | Satinder Kaur Grewal |
Brother/Sister | Samar 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.
School | Shri Ram School, Delhi, NCR |
Alma Mater | Sidana Institute of Management & Technology, Punjab |
Highest Qualification | Graduated |
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
Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | 5-7 Crores |
Saba Azad Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
@sabazadofficial | |
@sabazad | |
@SabaAzadOfficial |
4 Interesting Facts About Saba Azad
- 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.”
- Saba has recently shot for brands like Only Natural Diamonds India, Ted Baker, Skybags, L’Oréal Paris, Bisleri, Vivo India, and Oppo India.
- Saba Azad has been trained in some of the popular dance forms like Odissi, jazz, Latin, etc.
- 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.