Kunal Kemmu and Saif Ali Khan spoke about relationships, insecurities and marriage with actresses while speaking to Soha Ali Khan on her podcast. During the conversation, the two actors candidly discussed misconceptions about marrying an actress and why setting “rules” in relationships may not work.
Kunal Kemmu and Saif Ali Khan spoke about relationships, insecurities and marriage with actresses while speaking to Soha Ali Khan on her podcast. During the conversation, the two actors candidly discussed misconceptions about marrying an actress and why setting “rules” in relationships may not work.
Kunal Kemmu talks about insecurity in the early years of marriage
When asked if there are misconceptions about marrying an actress, Kunal admitted that insecurities can be present, especially in the initial stages of a relationship.“I think it depends on the length of your relationship. In the formative or earlier years, there can be a feeling of insecurity as a man if you are married to an actress. But once you know each other well and build that comfort, it changes,” he said.He added that every relationship is different and depends on the individuals involved.“It also depends on what kind of person you are, because everyone is different,” Kunal pointed out.
Saif Ali Khan says ‘rules never work’ in relationships
Meanwhile, Saif said that setting strict rules in a relationship rarely works.“I don’t think rules ever work. The moment you start making rules, it becomes about control rather than trust. Trust is really about how you feel in a relationship,” he said.
The actor also revealed that he and his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, once briefly tried to set boundaries around on-screen intimacy.“Some people say things like there should be no on-screen intimacy or no kissing, but that kind of arrangement doesn’t always make sense. At one point, we tried something like that for a while, but that’s not really the way to approach it, especially if you’re a newer actor,” Saif said.He added that trust in the relationship helps actors understand that such scenes are simply part of the job.“As Sara Ali Khan once said, maybe the real deal should be no kissing off-screen,” he said.
Saif Ali Khan talks about insecurity in relationships
Saif also admitted that insecurities can come to the surface, especially during the early stages of a relationship.“In the beginning, yes. There is a stage where you test each other and the relationship. When you constantly work with people of the opposite sex, film songs and scenes together, and spend a lot of time with them, it can affect the other person’s mind.”“Even if you think you’re calm and relaxed, sometimes a certain feeling of insecurity can suddenly appear. It doesn’t have to do with the other person – it’s who you are.”He explained that open communication and reassurance from the partner often help couples get through such moments.
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“A look across the room can reassure you.”
According to Saif, reassurance in a relationship doesn’t always have to come through words.“It’s both. A partner can help reassure you, but a lot also depends on where you are emotionally.
“Sometimes, even a small gesture — like a look across the room, an expression, or just a certain feeling — can reassure you that all is well.”“It doesn’t have to be constant reassurance, but that communication is important.” Saif concluded by saying that ultimately emotional security must come from within.“Absolutely. Your peace lies within you. Your confusion, your envy—it’s all within you, too. Your partner may say something that makes you feel better temporarily, but unless you find that peace within yourself, it won’t last.”
