Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s marriage lasted for 13 years before they decided to part ways in 2004. Their split left fans grappling with the sudden end of a high-profile marriage. Unlike many celebrity breakups that often play out in the public eye, Saif and Amrita maintained a dignified silence regarding the reasons behind their separation.
In an interview with The Telegraph in 2005, Saif spoke about the relentless media scrutiny and the taunts he faced, which often targeted his family. “It isn’t nice to be constantly reminded of how worthless you are and to have taunts, jeers, insults, and abuses thrown at your mother and sister all the time,” he said.
Saif also opened up about the emotional turmoil he experienced during and after the divorce, particularly concerning his children, Sara and Ibrahim. “My wife and I have gone our separate ways. I respect my wife’s space. But why am I being constantly reminded of how terrible a husband I was, and how awful a father I am?” he questioned. The pain of separation from his children was palpable as he revealed, “I’ve my son Ibrahim’s photograph in my wallet. Each time I look at it, I feel like crying. I miss my daughter Sara all the time.”
Saif’s love for his children was evident. He expressed a deep longing to be part of their lives without the constant conflict that had characterized his relationship with Amrita. “If they must be taken away, let them be called Sara Singh and Ibrahim Singh. When my daughter turns 18, let her ask, ‘Where were you, Dad, when we needed you?'” he said, highlighting his fears of being absent in their lives.
Today, Saif Ali Khan is happily married to actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, with whom he has two sons, Taimur and Jeh. The couple has built a loving family environment, and Saif has embraced his role as a father with renewed vigor. He has also publicly expressed pride in his daughter Sara’s career in Bollywood.
