Indian actor Saif Ali Khan has made his debut on Instagram, marking a notable shift after years of abstaining from maintaining a personal social media presence. His entry into the platform on October 13 has attracted considerable attention from fans eager to engage with the actor directly.

Saif, who is married to fellow actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, had previously remained largely absent from social media, with fans gaining occasional insights into his personal life primarily through Kareena’s posts. Now, his Instagram account offers a new channel for followers to connect with him. Upon joining, Saif’s first action was to follow Kareena, who reciprocated the follow, along with other family members, including his sister Soha Ali Khan.

The actor’s inaugural post centers on the Pataudi Library, highlighting the significance of his family heritage. This reference has sparked interest among his followers, many of whom responded enthusiastically in the comment section with messages such as “Welcome to Instagram” and “King is here and forever.” Some users injected humor, noting that the “oldest member from Gen-Z is finally on Insta,” reflecting the surprise at his delayed participation in the social media space.

On the professional front, Saif Ali Khan was recently cast in the film ‘Haiwaan,’ directed by Priyadarshan and co-starring Akshay Kumar. The project’s significance is underscored by the reunion of Saif and Akshay on screen after more than a decade; the actors last appeared together in the 2008 film ‘Tashan.’ ‘Haiwaan’ is produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn under the banners of KVN Productions and Thespian Films.