When Saif Ali Khan recalled first seeing Kareena as a 'Chhoti Ladki': ‘Mujhe laga ki bohot khoobsurat hai, aur tabse woh mujhe kaafi achhi lagi'
Saif Ali Khan
and
Kareena Kapoor Khan
are undoubtedly one of Bollywood's most iconic couples, admired not just for their on-screen presence but also for their enduring real-life love story.
Let's take a look at a throwback clip which will bring fans a sweet dose of nostalgia, as Saif fondly recalls the first time he ever laid eyes on Kareena, long before they became the power couple we know today.
'Chhoti Ladki Baithi Thi': Saif's First Glimpse of Kareena
In a heartwarming clip from the reality game show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?, hosted by
Shah Rukh Khan
, Saif Ali Khan shares a charming anecdote from the early days of his career. He remembers spotting a young
Kareena Kapoor
sitting quietly outside a makeup room at Filmistan Studios. 'Main Filmistan mein shooting kar raha tha. Ek chhoti ladki baithi thi deewar pe, akele,' Saif recalls, even mimicking her posture as she looked in his direction. Curious, he asked someone who she was and was told, 'Yeh Kareena Kapoor hai,
Karisma Kapoor
ki chhoti behen.'
Saif then shared his immediate impression: 'Mujhe laga ki bohot khoobsurat hai, aur tabse woh mujhe kaafi achhi lagi.'
From Co-Stars to Soulmates
Though that first meeting left an impression on Saif, their love story didn't truly begin until years later, on the sets of Tashan (2008), where sparks finally flew. The couple had worked together earlier in Omkara (2006), but romance hadn't yet bloomed. Kareena has often spoken about how destiny brought them together, and how the connection was instant once they got to know each other during Tashan's filming.
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12 Years of Love, Laughter, and Family
Today, the couple has been happily married and are proud parents to two sons, the ever-popular
Taimur Ali
Khan and his younger brother Jehangir Ali Khan (Jeh).
On the work front Saif was last seen in 'Jewel Thief' which received mixed reviews.
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