Highlights
- Saif Ali Khan credited Kareena Kapoor for maintaining a warm relationship with his children, Sara and Ibrahim.
- The actor said his older children also make an effort to build a close bond with Kareena and their younger half-brothers.
- Kareena revealed that Taimur and Jeh adore Ibrahim and look up to him.
Saif Ali Khan has praised wife Kareena Kapoor for the way she has built a close relationship with his children, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan, from his first marriage to Amrita Singh.
During a joint appearance with Kareena on Koffee With Karan, Saif spoke about how the family has developed a comfortable relationship over the years. He credited Kareena for making the dynamic easier while emphasizing that maintaining a blended family requires effort from everyone.
“Everyone has been really wonderful and understanding. And of course, I would credit Kareena and credit everyone because these things work both ways,” he said.
“And of course, she makes it easy and is wonderful with Sara and Ibrahim, and they also make an effort and reciprocate it.”
Saif praises Ibrahim's bond with his younger brothers
Kareena also spoke about the relationship between her sons, Taimur and Jehangir, and their older half-brother Ibrahim.
She said both boys adore Ibrahim and look up to him. Saif agreed, praising the bond Ibrahim has developed with his younger brothers.
“He is also amazing with them. They love playing with him. Sometimes he comes over and he goes to their rooms and asks them questions and has his own equation with them. He's a lovely boy for having that kind of equation,” the actor said.
His comments highlighted how the family has built relationships across different households and generations, with both the older and younger children making an effort to stay connected.
Saif took inspiration from Salman Khan's family
During the conversation, Saif also recalled being inspired by the close-knit atmosphere at Salman Khan's family home.
He described how members of the Khan family, across generations, would gather around the dining table and spend time together. Saif said he wanted to create a similar environment in his own family.
Saif married Amrita Singh in 1991, and they welcomed two children, Sara and Ibrahim. The couple separated in 2004.
He later began a relationship with Kareena after meeting her while working on the 2008 film Tashan. They married in October 2012 and have two sons, Taimur, born in December 2016, and Jehangir, born in February 2021.
