In an industry where relationships are often lived under constant public gaze, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have built a partnership that feels both honest and enduring. Their journey together did not begin with certainty or ease but with emotions that needed time, understanding and trust to settle into something deeper.
The two first met while working on Tashan in 2008. At the time, Kareena Kapoor was in a different relationship but as filming progressed, she and Saif grew closer. Eventually, Kareena’s previous relationship with Shahid Kapoor ended and she started dating Saif. Like many new relationships, theirs came with its own share of insecurities, especially given the nature of their profession.
Saif Ali Khan has openly admitted that he struggled in the early days of their relationship. Watching Kareena work closely with other leading men made him uncomfortable at times, something he now looks back on with honesty and maturity. For him, it was unfamiliar territory. He had previously dated girls who were from outside the film industry and found it challenging to adjust to the idea that people he saw as professional rivals were also her co-stars and collaborators. He says that learning to trust the relationship and understand those emotions took time but love helped them find their way.
Over the years, Saif’s admiration for Kareena has only grown. He speaks warmly about her ability to balance multiple roles with ease. According to him, she is driven and focused as an actor and star, yet equally committed to her role as a mother, wife and homemaker. He feels that what makes their relationship work is that both of them want similar things in life, even if they approach them differently.
Saif describes Kareena as patient, loving and deeply creative, not just in front of the camera but also in the life they share. He credits her with building a warm, thoughtful home and bringing imagination and care into their everyday world. His words reflect a sense of gratitude and partnership that has clearly deepened over time.
After several years of dating, Saif and Kareena got married on October 16, 2012. Today, they are parents to two sons — Taimur Ali Khan born in 2016 and Jehangir Ali Khan born in 2021. Their story stands as a reminder that even the most celebrated romances are shaped by growth, patience and choosing to evolve together.
