Subhash K Jha
Posted On Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 04:03:04 AM
Kareena can thank Salman for adjusting his dates for Bodyguard so that Kareena can join Saif in London for a holiday next week. Rubbishing rumours of a rift between Saif and Kareena, sources close to the actress inform us that she has made up her mind to marry Saif next year.
A source close to the couple says that both feel this is the right time to take the plunge. "Saif is absolutely comfortable with Kareena's family.
Kareena has finally found a comfort level with Saif's children. This was the biggest stumbling block in the marriage."
Says Kareena's close friend, "Saif has been keen to marry Bebo for ages now. He wanted to make it official soon after he met and fell in love with her.
But the couple agreed that such an early marriage would be detrimental to her career. But Kareena at a stage where her marital status would make no difference to her career."
Stories about a rift in their relationship have shocked Kareena and Saif "deeply".
Says Kareena's close friend, "Bebo has told us that there can never any issues between them because they are devoted to building a life together. Whether people like it or not, Bebo and Saif are in this relationship for keeps."
It is being said that the couple is not able to spend time together. Kareena's friend refutes the claim.
"Kareena has been wrapping up her work in Mumbai to join Saif in London. From there, they proceed to her favourite city, Paris."
Adds Kareena's friend, "Bebo has been shooting non-stop with Salman. So where is the question of making Aamir Khan her confidante? Bebo has shot for just four days with Aamir for Reema Kagti's film two months ago."
https://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/20110619201106190403535129ac2eace/Wedding-bells-.html
Posted on 18 June 2011 (EST)
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have rubbished a report in a national daily that the couple's four year old relationship has hit a rough patch, calling the report a figment of someone's imagination.
June 18, 2011, (Sawf News) - Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor have rubbished a report in a national daily that the couple's four year old relationship has hit a rough patch, calling the report a figment of someone's imagination.
In a press statement issued through his publicist, Saif Ali Khan says, "Id like to reassure our fans and well wishers that all is well with Kareena and I."
"We are working hard but we always make time for each other. All these rumors are disturbing and untrue, especially when families are brought into it in such bad taste.
"I wouldn't like to say anymore except we are very happy together."
In an unsigned report this morning, the daily alleged that Kareena and Saif's busy schedule isn't leaving them with any time for each other. In the past, Kareena used to be the busier of the two and Saif would accompany her when she was shooting away from home. Lately, Saif too has become very busy with Aarakshan and Cocktail and has no time to accompany Kareena.
More insidiously, the daily suggests that Saif is financially stretched because of delays in his home production Agent Vinod and has issues with Kareena spending his money on her family!
"The news has deeply disturbed both the couple and their respective families," says a source. "They have always been open about their relationship and are alarmed with these rumors planted by sources with vested interests."
https://www.sawfnews.com/Bollywood/67110.aspx
| https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Kareena-Saif-All-is-not-well/articleshow/8888627.cms Kareena, Saif: All is not well Upala KBR, TNN | Jun 18, 2011, 12.00am IST The four-year-old Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan's relationship is going through strain. Says an insider, "They are having some issues. They have been arguing and fighting a lot, more than normal couples do. And it isn't healthy. One of the reasons for the differences is that they are not being able to spend time with each other. Bebo has always been the busier one (by choice) and Saif had no qualms about being with her on the outdoors of her films, whenever time permits. But since he began shooting for his last two films ' Akarshan and Cocktail ' things haven't been the same." A source close to the couple adds, "The other matter is delicate. It's about the money being spent by the actress. While Saif doesn't mind splurging on his girl, he doesn't quite feel the same way about shelling out for her family's holidays etc. Especially now when he has been feeling the financial pressure with his second production Agent Vinod getting delayed. He was to shoot in seven countries before. But that changed and the budget was scaled down majorly. Before he left for his London outdoor, the couple had a huge fight about finances." Saif has also been upset with Kareena for not spending enough time with him. She hasn't made time for their annual mid-year holidays as she's been shooting round the clock for Karan Johar, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's home productions or her endorsements and attending promotional events. The source adds, "While the mid-yearly holiday in July appears impossible, even a Christmas holiday for Kareena looks difficult now as she starts promotions for Aamir's film then." A production assistant from the sets of Bodyguard informs, "One day Kareena broke down while talking to him on the phone. She was emotional, and crying." Saif likes doing one or two films in a year, and likes his holidays and breaks in between. But this year, it looks impossible given her schedule, and he is irritated about that. And finally, there are the rumours of Saif's bonding with Deepika Padukone. First on the 45-day schedule of Akrakshan and now Cocktail in London. Meanwhile, Kareena has found a confidante in Aamir Khan, her co-star in the untitled Reema Kagti film for which they have been shooting in Pondicherry for almost a month. The source adds that Bebo has been advised to make time for her man if she wants to save her relationship. And that's one of the reasons why she took off to London. "It wasn't just for Madame Tussauds as projected. It was a work-cum-pleasure trip ' taken to appease Saif in the wake of their fights and spend some quality time with him. Everyone close to the pair are hoping that they will sail through this rough patch and stay happily ever after." |

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