During his appearance at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2024, actor Saif Ali Khan shared personal insights into his life as a parent and his approach to balancing his professional and family life. Speaking in a session titled “From Mainstream to Maverick”, Khan highlighted his role as a father to his four children – Sara, Ibrahim, Taimur and Jeh – and discussed how he addresses his children’s diverse needs. Let’s complete.

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Khan, who often keeps his personal life a secret, opened up about the time he spends with his children and how they often seek his advice on various subjects. Talking about his elder children he said, “My elder children, Ibrahim and Sara, are already actors or aspire to become actors. On the other hand, I would be scared and wouldn’t want to stand in front of the camera.”

Despite his hesitation to step into the limelight, he stressed that there is no pressure on any of his children to pursue acting, saying, “For me, they could be school teachers; As long as they’re happy, that’s all that matters. And that’s what we need to teach them.”

Khan also revealed a candid moment with his elder son Ibrahim, who asked for his advice on relationships. “My older son recently asked me something about girls, and I had to think before I answered. He wanted to know how seriously to take your relationship at a certain level, and I told him to take it very seriously all the time,” she shared.

While discussing his parenting philosophy, Khan stressed the importance of spending quality time with each of his children individually. “For me, the key is to spend quality time with each of my children, including the two I live with (Taimur and Jeh). I enjoy hanging out with them individually, not just as a group,” he said, reflecting on his approach.

On the professional front, Saif Ali Khan will next be seen in Devara with Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by Koratala Siva, the film will release on September 27.