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Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Mujhe laga ki bahut khoobsurat hain': When Saif Ali Khan recalled the time he first met Kareena Kapoor and called her ‘chhoti ladki'; expert on boundaries for adults
An old video of Saif Ali Khan recalling his first encounter with Kareena Kapoor Khan has resurfaced, sparking mixed reactions online. In the clip, Saif describes seeing Kareena as a 'chhoti ladki' (little girl) when he first noticed her at Filmistan Studios in Mumbai. His words — meant to express admiration — have left many viewers unsettled, particularly because he was an adult working in the industry at the time, while Kareena was still a child. In the clip, Saif recalls, 'Actually, pehli baar jab maine unhein dekha tha, main Filmistan studio mein shooting kar raha tha toh ek chhoti ladki baithi thi makeup room ke baahar, deewar pe akeli baithi thi. Aur dekh rahi thi meri taraf. Maine poocha kisi se ki, 'Yeh kaun hai?' Toh unhonein kaha ki yeh Kareena Kapoor hain, Karisma Kapoor ki chhoti behen. Mujhe laga ki bahut khoobsurat hain. Aur mere khayal se tabse woh mujhe kaafi achchi lagi. (The first time I saw her, I was shooting at Filmistan studio when I noticed a little girl sitting alone outside the makeup room, leaning against the wall. She was looking at me. I asked someone who she was, and they said she's Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor's younger sister. I thought she was very pretty. I think I liked her from that moment).' However, Saif and Kareena's love story began much later on the sets of Tashan in 2008. Since then, the couple was spotted together several times and eventually married each other in 2012. This highlights broader themes of how adults perceive childhood admiration, power dynamics in interactions between different age groups, and the way nostalgia can sometimes reshape our memories. Psychologist Anjali Gursahaney tells 'Our emotions, present perspectives, and the passage of time shape our recollections of past interactions. Over time, memory undergoes reconstruction, where details get altered, forgotten, or romanticised based on our current emotions and life experiences.' Nostalgia filters out negative aspects and highlights emotions that reinforce our current beliefs or relationships. A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) 'For example, in Saif's case, his memory of first seeing Kareena might have been a fleeting moment at the time, but looking back — especially given their deep relationship now — it takes on a romantic and poetic quality. His mind fills in details that align with his love and admiration for her. This is why people often recall 'first meetings' with a tinge of fate or magic, even if they seemed unremarkable in the moment,' Gursahaney reveals. Gursahaney explains, 'Power dynamics between children and adults are inherently imbalanced because children are in a developmental stage where they lack the autonomy, experience, and social power of adults.' When recalling moments from the past, the framing matters — especially when discussing a child or a teenager from an adult's perspective. 'If the memory is narrated with a lens that romanticises or retrospectively assigns adult-like qualities to a child, it can come across as inappropriate, even if unintentional. In Saif's recollection, his description is mostly innocent, but if the same memory were framed with deeper attraction or emotional weight at that moment, it could be problematic,' she stresses. The ethical boundary here is ensuring that past interactions are remembered in a way that respects the developmental stage of the younger person at that time.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Barrister Saif says KP chief minister in touch with administration over Tirah incident
Advisor to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Information Barrister Dr Muhammad Ali Saif on Monday said KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is continuously in contact with the relevant administration over the Tirah incident. In a post on X, Saif said the chief minister is personally overseeing the Tirah incident and has convened a jirga of tribal elders in Peshawar, where the elders will be heard. At least seven people were killed and several others injured on Sunday after a protest sit-in in Bagh-Maidan Markaz against the death of a minor girl in Tirah's Zakhakhel. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the martyrdom of innocent and peaceful civilians, which he said took place due to firing of Khawarij — Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — in the Bagh Maidan area of the Tirah Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Security forces kill five terrorists in Tirah operation In a statement on Sunday, the prime minister directed authorities to provide immediate medical assistance to the injured. Condemned the firing on peaceful citizens by Khawarij, PM Shehbaz said the nefarious designs of terrorists cannot shake our resolve. He also reaffirmed government's commitment to take the terrorists and terrorism to their logical end. In his social media message, Barrister Saif said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had called an All Parties Conference last week to prevent such incidents, however, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and opposition parties demonstrated a lack of seriousness by boycotting the conference. 'The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is deeply saddened by the Tirah incident, the government has announced aid of Rs10 million for the families of the deceased and Rs2.5 million for the injured. 'The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government stands in equal solidarity with the grief of the affected families and the provincial government stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this hour of sorrow and grief,' Saif added.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akshay Kumar takes a playful DIG at Saif Ali Khan, calls his humour ‘very SoBo': 'Mera... Andheri Borivali ke side'
Akshay Kumar is set to reunite with Saif Ali Khan in Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan', starting production in August 2025. Akshay plays the villain and joked about an unplanned 'trilogy' with films titled Insaan, Jaanwar, and Haiwaan. The film is a Hindi remake of the Malayalam hit 'Oppam'. Akshay Kumar has many exciting films coming up, like Priyadarshan 's 'Bhooth Bangla', 'Hera Pheri 3', and 'Haiwaan'. In 'Haiwaan', he will work again with Saif Ali Khan after 17 years since their last film 'Tashan'. Akshay said he is happy to work with Saif again and described him as funny. He also mentioned that their humour is different: Saif's humour is typical of South Bombay, while Akshay's comes from Mumbai's suburbs like Andheri and Borivali. Akshay's Conversation on Reuniting Talking to Hindustan Times, Akshay recently spoke about reuniting with Saif for the film 'Haiwaan'. He expressed his excitement about working again with director Priyadarshan and collaborating with Saif after many years. Akshay said he is eagerly waiting to start shooting with Saif, whom he described as a very funny person. He also noted a key difference in their humour styles, "He is also a very funny guy. But farak ye hai uska jo humour hai wo bohot hi SoBo hai. Bohot hi South Bombay hai. Aur mera jo hai, wo Andheri Borivali ke side se jaake aage tak jaata hai. Toh dono ka humour jo hai bilkul hi alag hai. (But the difference is that his humour is very SoBo — very South Bombay. And mine is more like it starts from Andheri, goes through Borivali, and beyond. So both our styles of humour are completely different). But it's going to be so much fun shooting with him." Akshay Kumar's Role in 'Haiwaan' and the 'Trilogy' Joke Kumar is reportedly playing the villain in 'Haiwaan'. When asked about the film's title, he humorously remarked that it seems like destiny: first, he did Insaan, then Jaanwar, and now Haiwaan, completing a trilogy of sorts. However, he laughed it off, clarifying that this sequence was not planned intentionally. Haiwaan as a Remake and Production Updates 'Haiwaan', reportedly the Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam starring Mohanlal, is moving forward in production. On 15 July, director Priyadarshan shared on Instagram a candid photo of Saif and Akshay enjoying the India versus England Test match at Lord's Cricket Stadium in London. Alongside the picture, Priyadarshan announced the film as his next project starring Akshay and Saif. The shooting of Haiwaan is expected to begin in August 2025, with a likely release planned for 2026. Akshay and Saif's Long-Standing On-Screen Partnership Akshay and Saif are reuniting on screen after 17 years since their last film together, 'Tashan'. Over the years, they have collaborated on several successful films, including 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari', 'Yeh Dillagi', 'Tu Chor Main Sipahi', and 'Keemat', which remain popular with audiences.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: Police Opposes Bail Plea Of Accused, Says 'He Might Flee India'
Police also told court that if granted bail, the accused might try to flee India and not appear before the court during the trial. In a big development in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, the Mumbai police have now opposed the bail plea of the Bangladeshi national, who was accused of attacking the Bollywood actor with a knife in January this year. As reported by PTI, police officials told the court that they have 'strong evidence" against the accused. Citing a Forensic Science Laboratory report, police reiterated before the sessions court their earlier claim knife fragments that got lodged near the actor's spine during the attack as well as a part found at the crime spot, have matched with the weapon recovered from the accused, Shariful Islam. Police also told the court that if granted bail, the accused might try to flee India and not appear before the court during the trial. 'The crime committed by the accused is of a very serious nature and strong evidence is available against him," they argued. This comes two days after the accused filed a bail application and claimed that the FIR against him is nothing but a 'fictional story". For the unversed, Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by an intruder at his Mumbai residence in the wee hours of January 16. It was reported that at around 2 AM, the actor heard noises when one of his female employees was attacked in Jeh's room. This prompted Saif to intervene, which led to an altercation between the two and the attacker injured both Saif and the female employee. Islam has been accused of breaking into Saif Ali Khan's Mumbai residence with the intent of robbing. He has also been accused of attacking the actor and his staff member using a wooden weapon and a blade. Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times by the robber, following which he was rushed to the hospital. The actor was discharged on January 21. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Kareena Kapoor boldly proposed to Saif Ali Khan, ‘He couldn't believe it—not someone very forthcoming towards any woman!'
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor 's love story remains one of the most iconic in Bollywood history. Their romance began back in 2008 on the sets of Tashan, at a time when Kareena was still dating Shahid Kapoor . As the shooting progressed, sparks flew between Saif and Kareena, and their growing closeness soon became the talk of the town. In a candid old chat with Niranjan Iyer, Kareena had revealed that she was the one who initiated the romance. 'I was the one who kind of pushed all the right buttons,' she admitted. 'Saif actually is the kind of guy who is not very forthcoming towards any woman. He will never make the first move. He is too English and restrained in that way.' Kareena recalled how stunned Saif was when she expressed her feelings. 'He was like, 'I can't believe that Kareena Kapoor is doing this.' It was like an entire building had crumbled on his head!' she laughed. Eventually, everything fell into place. After dating for a few years, the couple got married on October 16, 2012. Today, they are proud parents to Taimur and Jehangir, continuing to be one of Bollywood's most loved star families. Our favorite Bebo is quite active on social media and often treats fans to glimpses of her vacations with Saif and their adorable boys, Taimur and Jeh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo From relaxing getaways to stylish holiday looks, Kareena's travel diaries are always a visual delight—and her fans absolutely love every bit of it. On the work front, both Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan continue to stay busy with exciting projects. Saif was last seen in Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and Kunal Kapoor . He has an interesting lineup ahead, including Race 4 and a biopic directed by Rahul Dholakia . Meanwhile, Kareena was last seen in The Buckingham Murders, a gripping crime thriller where she plays a detective unraveling the mystery behind a young boy's murder.
