'I am not married to kareena' -- Saif

Has Chhote Nawab tied the knot with Kareena Kapoor? (TOI Photo)

MUMBAI: Actor Saif Ali Khan has denied the rumours that have been doing the rounds for the past few days that he and Kareena Kapoor have done a nikaah ceremony. Sources had said that Saif's mother Sharmila Tagore had been witness to the nikaah.

But when TOI contacted Saif on Wednesday night, he said, "Such rumours will only upset both families."

Kareena, on her part, categorically said in an interview that took place on Tuesday, ''I am not getting married for the next five years.''

Meanwhile, industry sources insisted that a wedding had taken place. They said that the Khan family had witnessed the nikaah, but the Kapoor family has been kept out of it.

Kareena and Saif had begun a relationship six months ago on the sets of Tashan. Saif has also tattooed her name on his arm in Hindi.

Friends of the couple say Saif has never been more committed in a relationship. A close friend of Saif had recently said, "There's a fierce and single-minded determination in Saif to make this relationship work for keeps. And, it isn't a defiant determination to disprove the cynics who say it won't last. Saif doesn't give a damn about what people say."

The friend further added, "Earlier, after Rosa left, there were whispers of Saif being involved with various ladies. Saif doesn't like the image of a casanova at all. He thinks he's too grown up for it. He wants stability in his life and a relationship that's for keeps. He believes he has found it in Kareena. Saif will make this relationship work."

Apparently, both of them spend as much time together as possible. Lately, Kareena has also been seen in public with Saif's kids.