When Kareena Kapoor revealed she asked Saif Ali Khan to prove his love with a tattoo: “You will write my name..” | Hindi Movie News
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan have long been celebrated as one of Bollywood’s most iconic and glam couples. Their relationship, which reportedly began on the sets of ‘Tashan’ in 2008, has been marked by numerous public displays of affection, the most iconic is Saif’s decision to tattoo Kareena’s name on his forearm.
In October 2024, during an appearance on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show‘, Kareena made a revelation about this gesture. When host Kapil Sharma inquired about the tattoo, Kareena candidly revealed, “Maine hi bola tha tattoo karaane ko. If you love me, you will write my name.” This confession showed her playful side.
The story behind the tattoo dates back to 2008. In the early years of their relationship, Saif Ali Khan set a high standard for romantic gestures by getting Kareena Kapoor’s name tattooed on his forearm. At a time when most celebrity couples preferred to keep their relationships private, Saif openly expressed his love. His tattoo quickly became a hot topic, making headlines everywhere. The bold move stood out. As per Economic Times, Saif had humorously remarked, “I wanted to say, ‘Look, this is what I have done and it’s a pretty serious commitment. I can wave it in your face every time you say ‘Casanova’!”The Pataudi couple continued to collaborate professionally, starring together in films like ‘Kurbaan’ and ‘Agent Vinod’. After five years of dating, they tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2012. Today, they are proud parents to two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan.
Over the years, the tattoo has remained a significant symbol in their family. Kareena once shared a touching moment involving their son, Taimur. In an interview with Brides Today, Bebo said, “I think the most romantic thing is when my son points at it now and asks. Like, he is all the time looking at that tattoo. And Saif is like, ‘This is your amma’s name”
On the professional front, Kareena was last seen in the Hansal Mehta directorial, ‘The Buckingham Murders’. While, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in Jr NTR-led ‘Devara: Part 1’ and is also working on the heist thriller ‘Jewel Thief- The Red Sun Chapter.’
