Both Manisha Koirala and Saif Ali Khan will turn 48 on August 16

Manisha Koirala and Saif Ali Khan may have done only one film, Kachche Dhaage (1999), together in all these years, but they have one thing in common. The two actors share their birthday on August 16. Not only that, the duo was even born in the same year — 1970. Both will ring in their 48th birthday this month. We have learnt that Manisha has planned a small party for family and friends. After all, she has more than one reason to celebrate. 

Manisha won rave reviews for her turn in the web series Lust Stories and was appreciated for her role as Nargis in Sanju, which has entered the Rs 300 crore club. Says a source, “Manisha has booked a room in a suburban hotel and invited a few of her close friends. It will be an intimate affair.”  

Saif, on the other hand, took a leap of faith this year and made his debut on the digital platform with Sacred Games. His conviction paid off and his cop act in the web series has got him a lot of critical acclaim. He will soon be seen as a naaga sadhu in the film Hunter, for which he has been growing his beard. He will also be doing the sequel to the hit zombie film Go Goa Gone. With so many things to look forward to, Saif, too, has several reasons to party. 

A source says that his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan is planning a small get-together. Last year, too, the actress had hosted a bash at their residence, and it was attended by Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan and Karisma Kapoor. 

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August 16 seems to be a red letter day in Tinseltown. Bollywood filmmaker David Dhawan celebrates his birthday on the same day and so does international singer-actress, Madonna.