Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan marked their 14th wedding anniversary with a fresh disclosure about how their relationship moved from courtship to marriage. Speaking on The Great Indian Kapil Show, Kareena said Saif proposed to her on three separate occasions — in Mumbai, in Greece and finally in Paris, where she accepted.
Couple recall proposal saga
The revelation was part of a wider on‑camera chat in which the actors reflected on their journey together. According to reporting by Times of India, Kareena recounted the sequence of proposals and Saif responded with characteristic wit, noting that if she had agreed in Mumbai, he "would have saved a lot of money."
“If you had just said yes in Mumbai, I would have saved a lot of money.”
The couple, who first met on the sets of the 2007 film Tashan, tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Mumbai in 2012. Their union has since been the subject of considerable media interest, both for their individual film careers and for family moments they share publicly. They are parents to two sons, Taimur and Jeh, whose appearances alongside the parents frequently draw attention.
Anniversary posts and public exchanges
On the occasion of their 14th anniversary, Kareena posted a series of throwback photographs on Instagram, attaching the caption: “Another year around the sun…Forever to go,” as reported by Times of India. Saif, who has recently joined Instagram, responded to her note with a playful line: “I wonder what the moon thinks about all this... Happy anniversary, love!!!” These exchanges underline how the pair balance private milestones with curated public moments.
The couple’s professional collaborations were also noted during the media coverage. Kareena and Saif have shared screen space in several films, including Omkara, Agent Vinod, Kurbaan and Tashan, titles that chart different phases of both actors’ careers.
What the anecdote underscores
Beyond the anecdotal appeal, the proposal story highlights two enduring aspects of celebrity culture in India: the public appetite for personal narratives from film personalities, and how stars use long‑running platforms such as television appearances and social media to shape those narratives. The couple’s light‑hearted exchange — and the detail that proposals happened in three different locales — fed both the romantic and the playful sides of their public image.
- Three proposals: Mumbai, Greece and Paris; Paris was when Kareena accepted, as reported.
- Marriage: The pair married in Mumbai in 2012 and are celebrating their 14th anniversary.
- Public interaction: Anniversary Instagram posts and Saif’s recent debut on Instagram were part of the coverage.
As two of Bollywood’s more prominent names, Kareena and Saif’s anecdotes and exchanges often become part of wider entertainment conversation. Their revelations on a popular comedy talk show not only offered fans a behind‑the‑scenes glimpse into how the relationship progressed but also served as light entertainment on a programme known for coaxing personal stories out of celebrities.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Proposals | Mumbai; Greece; Paris (accepted in Paris) |
| Marriage year | 2012 (Mumbai) |
| Children | Taimur and Jeh |
| Shared films | Omkara, Agent Vinod, Kurbaan, Tashan |
The report of these details appeared in Times of India’s coverage of the interview. The anecdote and the couple’s social‑media interaction were widely circulated across entertainment pages, reinforcing their reputation as a couple able to blend affectionate moments with good humour in the public eye.
— Entertainment desk
