In a revealing episode of “Koffee With Karan 8,” Bollywood stalwart Sharmila Tagore joined her son, actor Saif Ali Khan, delving into family dynamics, past relationships, and the intricacies of life. The candid conversation took an unexpected turn when host Karan Johar unearthed some surprising revelations about Saif’s early marriage with ex-wife Amrita Singh.
Johar reminisced, remarking, “There is one place that he reached and never left. It was Amrita Singh’s house. He reached there was the first time and you never left,” shedding light on the depth of Saif’s early commitment. Recounting the moment of marriage, he added, “And Soha tells me that eventually when it culminated into marriage, she was 13 and a classmate told her, your brother just got married.”
Saif, sharing his side, reflected, “It was kind of like running away from home in a sense. I don’t remember so many things going on, and I found a kind of security and an idea that it feels great. I thought I could make a home out of that.” Tagore chimed in, noting the similarities between Saif and Amrita, highlighting their humor and camaraderie.
The conversation took an emotional turn when Saif Ali Khan disclosed his mother’s reaction to his marriage and subsequent separation. “She had said, ‘I believe you are living with someone and you are doing something.’ So I said yes and she said, ‘Don’t get married.’ And I said, ‘I got married yesterday.’ She started crying and said, ‘You really hurt me, why didn’t you tell me.’ So that’s actually what happened there,” shared Saif, revealing the emotional depth of the situation.
Sharmila Tagore busts Saif Ali Khan Family Secrets
Tagore added her perspective, acknowledging the rough patch during Saif’s separation from Amrita. “When you are together for such a long time and you have such lovely children, then no break up is easy… It wasn’t a happy time for us,” she expressed, shedding light on the complexities and challenges faced by the family during that phase.
Reflecting on the aftermath of the separation, Tagore touched upon the difficult times not just for Saif but for the family as a whole. “It’s not just staying away, there are so many other things that are involved… So it’s just not him but we also had to adjust to all that,” she shared, unveiling the broader impact on their lives.
The episode shed light on Saif Ali Khan‘s past, including his marriage to Amrita Singh in 1991, their 13-year journey, and subsequent divorce in 2004. Saif and Amrita share two children, Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan. Saif later married actor Kareena Kapoor in 2012, and they are parents to sons Taimur and Jeh.
The heartfelt conversation on “Koffee With Karan 8” offered a poignant glimpse into the personal life of Saif Ali Khan, showcasing the complexities, emotions, and the resilient spirit of a family navigating through relationships and separations.