The pens were all capped. His obituaries written. But the Nawab refused to give way. And he has risen like the proverbial phoenix. And believe us, right now he is the hottest new Khan on the block. After `Dil Chahta Hai` his professional career has taken a U turn.

Recently he hit another sixer with `Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein`. For once the hero of the film Madhvan took backstage and Saif emerged as the dark horse of the film. Better late than never Saif. Enjoy the new stardom and may it last a long long time!