Ibrahim Ali Khan Feels Dad Saif Ali Khan Is 'Happier' With Kareena Kapoor

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12-05-2025

When asked how his parents' divorce affected him, Ibrahim shared that Amrita and Saif were always thoughtful and sensitive about how they managed things around him and Sara. 'I was four or five years old, so I don't remember much. It was probably different for Sara as she was older. But my mom and dad have done a great job of ensuring I didn't feel the pain that comes with a broken home. I never saw them lose their cool at each other. Some things are just not meant to be," he shared.
'Now my dad is much happier with Bebo (Kareena Kapoor) and I've got two very handsome and naughty brothers. And my mom is the best mother ever. She takes great care of me, and I live with her. It's all good," Ibrahim Ali Khan added.
Even though Nadaaniyan didn't get the warmest response after its Netflix release, Ibrahim is staying optimistic, holding on to two key pieces of advice – one from his dad, Saif Ali Khan, and the other from Priyanka Chopra.
'From two people. My dad said this is not the year 2000 when a star can just walk around in a movie and it can be a blockbuster. Today you must be very prepared, and be a quick learner. Most importantly, he said the script and the filmmaker are two things you cannot compromise on," he said.
He continued, 'The second one was from – Priyanka Chopra. She sent me a very sweet -message saying she watched the film and thinks I have a bright future. She said I have to hold my head high and keep grinding; and that I must grow a thick skin. Coming from someone as accomplished as she is, I felt really comforted and motivated."
In another interview with GQ India, Ibrahim revealed that not only do the audiences make the comparison between him and his father, but his own mother, actress Amrita Singh, often remarks on how much he reminds her of a young Saif— particularly when the two are arguing.
Ibrahim said, 'Sometimes. At home, it's scary when my mom and I are arguing and she goes, 'Oh, you remind me of Saif.' And I'm like, 'Oh god, okay!' What do I even say to her then?"
Back in the '90s, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh were among Bollywood's most buzzed-about couples. They tied the knot in 1991, when Saif was just 21 and Amrita was 33. Over the years, they welcomed two children, Sara and Ibrahim Ali Khan, before going their separate ways and finalising their divorce in 2004, after 13 years together.
On the work front, Ibrahim Ali Khan is gearing up for two upcoming films — Sarzameen and Diler.