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Saif Ali Khan: No religious conversion pressure on Amrita Singh
9 Feb
Summary
- Saif Ali Khan never forced his first wife, Amrita Singh, to convert.
- Their wedding involved both a maulvi and a Sikh priest.
- Saif babysat their children during Amrita's religious visits.
Saif Ali Khan, now married to Kareena Kapoor, has openly discussed his prior marriage to Amrita Singh and their eventual divorce. The significant 13-year age difference and their spontaneous wedding continue to fascinate many.
Contrary to some perceptions, Saif Ali Khan confirmed he never compelled Amrita Singh to convert to Islam. He emphasized that their relationship was based on mutual respect for individual beliefs from the outset. This principle extended to their children, Sara and Ibrahim, whom he would care for during Amrita's visits to the Gurdwara.
Details of their quick wedding, which occurred in 1991, have revealed a unique ceremony. Ace designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla acted as witnesses, with a maulvi and a Sikh priest officiating the union. The event was described as a spontaneous decision, with Saif ready to marry while Amrita was initially hesitant.
Following their separation, Saif Ali Khan expressed concern for his children's religious identities but trusted Amrita to guide them appropriately. He will next be seen in Rahul Dholakia's Netflix film 'Hum Hindustani,' which explores India's first election.
