The brand new episode of Koffee With Karan 8 saw the most charming mother-son duo grace the talk show. Saif Ali Khan along with Sharmila Tagore brought a royal touch to Karan Johar’s most popular show’s iconic couch. The captivating episode was filled with candid conversation and heartfelt moments. Here are the highlights from episode 10 of Koffee With Karan 8

  1. Sharmila Tagore On Skipping ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’

Karan Johar revealed that Sharmila Tagore was the first choice to play Shabana Azmi’s role in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’. Sharmila Tagore shared how health issues and the absence of vaccination at that time were the reasons she couldn’t say yes to the role.

2. Sharmila Tagore’s Reaction To Saif Ali Khan-Amrita Singh’s Marriage

During the episode, Saif Ali Khan revealed that his mother cried on knowing that he got married to Amrita Singh. “She (Sharmila Tagore) was supportive when I did it, and I remember it. She had said, ‘I believe you are living with someone and you are doing something’. So I said ‘yes’ and she said that don’t get married. And I said that I got married yesterday. And a big tear fell off of her eye. She started crying and she said ‘you really hurt me, why didn’t you tell me’. So that’s actually what happened there,” Saif Ali Khan recalled.

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3. Saif Ali Khan On Divorce With Amrita Singh

Saif Ali Khan admitted that marrying at 20 was young, and that the circumstances changed. The Bollywood actor added that his ex-wife was a great support, and how they share a respectful relationship as co-parents to their children Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. 

4. Saif Ali Khan On Being Replaced In ‘Bekhudi’

Saif Ali Khan shared details about being replaced in his supposed debut film ‘Bekhudi’ where the actor was initially cast opposite Kajol. “Well, actually Rahul Rawail had signed Kamal Sadanah first and then replaced him with me, thinking perhaps this kind of casting is a little… And then, you know, I don’t want to blame him, but he did chuck me out of the movie. He said, ‘You’re quite good. People will think it’s because you’re not good, but it’s because I want you to be more committed and more professional.’ I thought I was, but he didn’t think so,” Saif Ali Khan revealed.

5. Sharmila Tagore On Kareena Kapoor Khan

Sharmila Tagore shared some heartwarming details about daughter-in-law Kareena Kapoor. “I had known Kareena earlier, meaning I had met her earlier and she has been very very nice. She is lovely and she is what she is. She was with us when Tiger was ill and when he passed away,” Sharmila Tagore revealed.

6. Sharmila Tagore On Her 60s Bikini Shoot

The veteran actress opened up about her famous bikini shoot from the 60s. “During the shoot, the photographer was slightly worried. I just thought I looked very nice. What really hurt me later was that everybody interpreted it in such a way, that I was upwardly mobile, trying to catch eyeballs. I didn’t feel like that,” Sharmila Tagore recalled.