When Saif Ali Khan revealed he speaks with ex-wife Amrita Singh when he is in hospital bed, “Things didn’t work out between us, I was just 21..."

When Saif Ali Khan revealed he speaks with ex-wife Amrita Singh when he is in hospital bed, “Things didn’t work out between us, I was just 21..."

• Saif Ali Khan reflects on his relationship with Amrita Singh on her birthday
• Saif credits Amrita for guiding him early in his film career
• Designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla witnessed their secret marriage.

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On the occasion of Amrita Singh’s birthday, it feels fitting to revisit a candid moment from the past when Saif Ali Khan spoke openly about their equation years after their separation, offering a rare glimpse into how their relationship evolved over time.

Saif Ali Khan made his acting debut alongside Aamir Khan in Parampara, but his personal life had already taken a decisive turn before his career truly began. Saif met Amrita Singh on a film set when he was still finding his footing in the industry. Amrita, already an established star then, and Saif tied the knot in October 1991, even before his debut release.

Their love story has long fascinated tabloids. The two first crossed paths when Saif was shooting for what was meant to be his debut film, Rahul Rawail’s romantic drama Bekhudi. Although Saif was later replaced in the project, the meeting proved pivotal in his personal life. The two soon fell in love and decided to marry, a move that drew significant attention given their age difference and Saif’s newcomer status at the time.

Years later, during a conversation with Kajol and Twinkle Khanna on their talk show Too Much with Kajol & Twinkle, Saif reflected on that phase of his life. He said, “I’ve spoken about it a lot, and obviously, 21 is a young age, and things change. We know that things didn’t work out, but apart from having two wonderful, wonderful children, I don’t think I’ve said before how important Amrita was in my life, to help me understand my way through the film industry, as well as understand quite a few things. Her contribution and help at that time were quite invaluable. It’s a pity things didn’t work out.”

As the conversation continued, Kajol jokingly remarked, “But she brought you up well.” Saif responded by acknowledging the role Amrita played during those years, adding that their relationship today is cordial. “There were some really important and learning years, and like I said, she’s a wonderful mom. But I’m very lucky; I think my ex-wife and I get along well enough. We usually speak about important things, and usually when I’m in a hospital bed,” he said, before adding with a laugh, “Which is actually quite often. So yeah, it’s a regular kind of contact.”

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The couple’s early marriage was also recently revisited by designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, who served as witnesses. Speaking on Namrata Zakaria’s YouTube channel, they recalled how the wedding was kept secret from both families. They shared that a maulvi and a Sikh priest were present, and that Amrita was given a new name during the ceremony. “That was a runaway bride, it was insane,” they recalled, describing the hurried preparations and the immediate reactions that followed.

Today, Saif is married to Kareena Kapoor Khan, with whom he has two sons, Taimur and Jehangir. From his marriage with Amrita, he has a daughter, Sara Ali Khan, and a son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, both active in the film industry. On the work front, Saif is currently shooting for Haiwaan, has completed a project with Rahul Dholakia, and is expected to begin work on Race 4 next year.