Saif to be crowned the new Nawab of Pataudi

But he won't use his father's princely title

Saif Ali Khan is set to be crowned the tenth Nawab of Pataudi. As per tradition, after his father Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi's death (September 22), he will take over the title and become the head of the state of Pataudi in Haryana. The ceremony is scheduled for the end of October, 40 days after the passing away of Tiger Pataudi.  

The people of the state are apparently very keen to have Saif crowned in a proper ceremony. Though princely states have been abolished in India, there is a sentimental attachment to the Pataudi family. Mansur Ali Khan was always a popular figure and so were his wife Sharmila Tagore and kids - Saif as well as his sisters Saba and Soha.

As the new Nawab, Saif will be responsible for the family estate, ancestral home, trust, hospital and other charitable functions.

The actor said, however, that he would not use the title of 'Nawab' as it was an 'anachronism'. He also wanted people to remember his father as the last Nawab of Pataudi. 

Salman will watch 'Rascals'

Is it to prove there is no rift between him and Sanjay?

Though he is running out of time, Salman Khan wants to watch his buddy David Dhawan's ‘Rascals’ before he leaves for Dublin to resume shooting and the director, in the meantime, is ensuring that the film is screened for all and sundry.

Salman incidentally never watches any film. But since this is his soul-brother Sanjay Dutt's first production, Salman is willing to make an exception. "Salman is very disturbed by the recent reports suggesting a rift between him and Dutt. He wants to somehow fit a screening of 'Rascals' in his airtight schedule, so he can recommend the film to his fans. It's the least that he can do. David was overwhelmed to hear this, since he knows Salman doesn't watch films," says a source.

David spent a delightful Saturday evening with Salman, Ajay Devgn and Sanjay shooting for ‘Bigg Boss’.

"We all become the 'Rascals' on the set. It was Salman and Sanju's first day of shooting for the show. Seeing their camaraderie I've decided to cast them together in a comedy," David says.

While other directors and producers tend to be ultra-secretive refusing to let a single soul watch their films before release, David has gone the other route with his new comedy. Every single day there are two-three screenings for friends, friends of friends, and friends of those friends.

In fact there are so many screenings that Sanjay, who turns a full-fledged producer with ‘Rascals’ has cancelled plans of an elaborate premiere.