Saif Ali Khan Calls Himself Lucky, Kareena Kapoor Is Still Smitten; We Say, 'Nazar Na Lage!'

Saif Ali Khan opens up about his blended family, fatherhood and Sunday lunches with Kareena Kapoor, Sara, Ibrahim, Taimur and Jeh on Koffee With Karan.

From praising Kareena Kapoor Khan for the relationship she shares with his older children to talking about Sunday lunches with the entire family, Saif Ali Khan offered a rather lovely glimpse into life at home. And Kareena, as ever, had a few affectionate things to say about her husband, too.

There is something rather charming about watching Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan together. She brings her trademark candour, he responds with that familiar dry wit, and somewhere between the teasing and the laughter, the two reveal the kind of affection that comes from having built a life together. Their latest appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9 was no exception. Reunited on the couch after 16 years, the couple spoke about their relationship, their children and the family dynamic they have nurtured over the years.

One of the most heartwarming parts of the conversation was Saif's account of how everyone has made their blended family work. Speaking about Kareena's equation with Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan, his children from his first marriage to Amrita Singh, the actor was quick to acknowledge that it has been a collective effort.

"Everyone has been really wonderful and understanding," he said, adding that he would credit Kareena as well as everyone else because "these things work both ways". He went on to appreciate how warmly Kareena has welcomed Sara and Ibrahim, while recognising that the older children have also made an effort and reciprocated that affection.

It was a thoughtful acknowledgement of something that is often discussed in public but rarely explained with such simplicity: family relationships take time, understanding and participation from everyone involved.

Saif Ali Khan Is A Proud Father Watching His Children Grow Closer

The conversation also turned to Ibrahim's bond with his younger brothers, Taimur and Jehangir, fondly known as Jeh. Kareena shared that the boys adore their elder brother and look up to him. Saif, meanwhile, seemed particularly proud of the relationship Ibrahim has built with them.

He spoke about how Ibrahim sometimes visits their rooms, spends time with them and asks them questions, developing an individual equation with each of his younger siblings. Saif described him as a lovely boy for making that effort.

It was a small but revealing moment. Rather than simply speaking about his children as a family unit, Saif was appreciative of the individual relationships they have formed with one another. For a father, watching those bonds take shape must be its own kind of happiness.

Sunday Lunches, Long Conversations And Everyone At One Table

Perhaps the most evocative part of Saif's family conversation was his recollection of wanting to bring everyone together over meals. He spoke about seeing the warmth of family gatherings at Salman Khan's home and wanting to recreate something similar with his own family.

"We do try and do it sometimes where we have elders at the table and the kids and everyone together," he said, describing Sunday lunches where people eventually find their own little groups and conversations begin to flow.

There was no grand declaration attached to it, just the pleasure of having everyone in one place. Saif admitted that he sometimes looks around at these gatherings and feels "really quite lucky to be there".

And perhaps that is what made the moment resonate. In an industry where schedules, shoots and travel can make ordinary family time difficult, the idea of everyone sitting down for a meal feels wonderfully uncomplicated. It is not about orchestrating the perfect family photograph; it is about being present for the everyday moments that become memories.

Kareena Kapoor Khan Still Remembers The First Time She Thought Saif Was Hot

Of course, no Saif and Kareena appearance would be complete without a little romance. The couple revisited the early days of their relationship, including Kareena's recollection of seeing Saif at a trial screening of Vishal Bhardwaj's Omkara in 2006.

Kareena remembered him wearing a black kurta and pyjamas and admitted that she found him particularly attractive. "You were looking really hot," she told him, recalling that she had thought, "God, he is hot."

Saif, in his typically playful fashion, remembered the compliment slightly differently, joking that she had simply said he had nice pyjamas. Kareena was quick to correct him: she had, in fact, complimented him.

The exchange was a lovely reminder of how their story began long before they became one of Bollywood's most recognisable couples. They later grew close while filming Tashan in 2008, married in October 2012 and went on to build a family together.

Sara And Ibrahim Had A Few Words For Abba And Bebo, Too

The episode also included special video messages from Sara and Ibrahim, adding another layer to the family's affectionate exchange. Sara described her father as someone who personifies "suave, swag and coolness", while also sharing her fondness for Kareena and her iconic character Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Ibrahim's message was especially touching. He called Saif his role model and hero, reflecting on the difficult experiences his father had faced, including his health scares and the knife attack at the family's Bandra residence in January 2025. He also had a warm message for Kareena, calling her the "coolest stepmother" and thanking her for always being there for him.

It was a particularly meaningful moment because the affection was not just being described by Saif and Kareena; it was being expressed by the children themselves.

The couple also revisited the frightening night of the attack during the episode. Kareena recalled rushing out in her nightwear to hail an auto-rickshaw while Saif was injured, and remembered Taimur asking his father, "Abba, are you going to die?" Saif spoke about the reactions of his older children, too, particularly Ibrahim's distress after his surgery. The conversation offered a glimpse into how deeply the incident had affected the entire family.

A Marriage Built On Friendship, Commitment And A Little Flirting

What made the appearance enjoyable was the way Saif and Kareena moved between humour, nostalgia and more emotional subjects without losing their easy rapport. Kareena's admiration for Saif has clearly not dimmed, and his understated responses remain part of their charm.

They also spoke about the importance of commitment in making a marriage work. After all these years, the affection between them seems to sit comfortably alongside friendship, shared responsibilities and the business of raising children.

Saif may have spent decades charming audiences on screen, but on the Koffee With Karan couch, it was his appreciation for the people waiting for him at home that made the strongest impression. And when he says he feels lucky to have everyone together under one roof, you can understand why. Nazar naa lage!