Saif Ali Khan turns 45, says ageing does not scare him

Mumbai: As he celebrates his 45th birthday today, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan says he isn't scared of getting older and loves being his age.

"Age doesn't scare me at all. I love being 45 it is a great age," Saif told PTI.

The actor said he is going to have a quiet birthday with his family.

"I don't have specific plans for my birthday. I will celebrate it with my children...Wife... My family," he said.

Saif, who will be next seen in Kabir Khan's action thriller "Phantom", stressed on the importance of leading a healthy and responsible lifestyle.

"It is important to lead healthy life. It is also important for one to be a responsible person," the actor said.

Saif, the son of the former Indian cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan and the actress Sharmila Tagore, has starred in films like "Main Khiladi Tu Anari", "Yeh Dillagi", "Dil Chahta Hai", "Kal Ho

Naa Ho", "Race", "Parineeta", " Being Cyrus", "Omkara" and "Love Aaj Kal". In 2009, Saif branched out into film production with his company Illuminati Films.

He is the recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2010.

Saif was earlier married to actress Amrita Singh for thirteen years; they have two children together. He tied the knot with actress Kareena Kapoor in 2012.