Long before they were celebrated as Bollywood's reigning power couple, the love story of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan began quietly amidst the rugged landscapes of a film set. In a recent candid conversation, Saif revisited those early days, sharing intimate details about how their unexpected romance blossomed and the permanent mark it left on him—literally.
The Nostalgic Revelations on 'Two Much'
The episode of the talk show Two Much, hosted by Twinkle Khanna and Kajol, turned into a trip down memory lane. Saif Ali Khan, along with Akshay Kumar, Twinkle, and Kajol, swapped personal and professional anecdotes. The conversation took a nostalgic turn as they delved into the origins of one of Bollywood's most enduring marriages.
Akshay Kumar brought up a fascinating memory, revealing that he and Twinkle were present when an astrologer made a prediction about Saif's future. "There was an astrologer who predicted his marriage to Kareena, and she (Twinkle) was also there to see it," Akshay recalled. Twinkle Khanna chimed in, teasing Saif about his subsequent bold gesture, "We were all there when this was going on, and you went ahead and got her name tattooed on your arm. That was a bit reckless."
The Tattoo and The Turning Point
Addressing the tattoo that famously bears Kareena's full name, Saif Ali Khan clarified that his decision was not impulsive in his mind. "I was pretty sure that this is it, in that sense," he explained. He shared his thought process, stating he wanted a tattoo on his shoulder and was discussing design ideas with Kareena. "Before I knew it, I had got a tattoo of her full name on my arm. I wanted something subtle on my shoulder," Saif said, downplaying the grand romantic gesture.
The conversation then shifted to who first noticed the budding connection. Twinkle asked if Akshay was the first to know. Saif laughed and said, "Well, I wouldn't be surprised." Akshay then recounted his early morning suspicions during the shoot, "I used to get up early and saw him heading somewhere. I asked, 'What the hell are you doing? Where are you going?'"
An Unexpected Romance in Ladakh
Saif Ali Khan opened up about the surprising beginning of his relationship with Kareena, which unfolded during the filming of Tashan in Ladakh. He confessed that a new romance was the last thing on his mind at the time. "Honestly, I had no idea. When I went to Ladakh, I told myself I didn't want a relationship — it was time to focus on work and be single," he shared.
He described their long walks and deep conversations where Kareena would ask him questions about love. The moment took a humorous turn as Saif recalled a specific incident. "Then one day we came back to her room, and I thought she was going to invite me in for further conversation — and her hairdresser opened the door. She went and hid behind her," he said, laughing along with the others on the show.
As the group enjoyed the story, Twinkle Khanna wrapped up the moment with a witty observation that highlighted the contrasting personalities of the two husbands present. "So one husband keeps it private, and one treats his body like a billboard with tattoos." To this, Akshay Kumar was quick to retort, "But I have your name tattooed as well," bringing the conversation full circle.
The revelations on the show offer a rare glimpse into the private journey of a very public couple, tracing their love story from an unexpected spark on a remote film set to becoming one of the industry's most solid and admired partnerships.
