After 13 years of marriage, Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan’s relationship hit a rough patch. During this phase in his life when his personal problems started impacting his shoot.

Amrita Singh, a successful and established actress in Bollywood during the 1980s, was known for her vibrant personality and versatile performances in films like Betaab and Chameli Ki Shaadi. Saif Ali Khan, on the other hand, was a fresh-faced newcomer, still trying to find his footing in the industry.Their love story began in the early 1990s when Saif, during the initial phase of his career, met Amrita. The connection was instant, and despite a 12-year age difference, the two fell deeply in love. Saif was captivated by Amrita’s confidence and charm, while Amrita admired Saif’s charisma and sincerity.

Their decision to marry shocked many in Bollywood and beyond, given their age gap and Saif’s royal lineage. Amrita came from a Punjabi background, while Saif was the son of the Nawab of Pataudi and iconic actress Sharmila Tagore. Defying societal expectations and family objections, the couple tied the knot in 1991 in a private ceremony.
Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh

Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan’s relationship hit a rough patch

After 13 years of marriage, Amrita and Saif’s relationship hit a rough patch. During this phase in his life when his personal problems started impacting his shoot. In an old interview, director Sooraj Barjatya shared an anecdote from the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain, revealing that Saif Ali Khan appeared constantly stressed during that time. Barjatya recalled how Saif struggled with multiple retakes while shooting the song Suno Ji Dulhan, as the actor had been staying up all night and not getting enough rest.

Sooraj Barjatya said, “Saif Ali Khan’s personal life had a lot of ups and downs during the shooting of ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’. So he was always under tension. There is an anecdote about the time of the song ‘Suno ji Dulhan’ in the film. Saif Ali Khan was taking many retakes during the shooting of this song. He was not sleeping all night, thinking about how to portray the character in a good way. I came to know this when I talked to his first wife.”

The director then added, “As he was not sleeping through the night, I gave Amrita a piece of advice. Amrita was advised to give him sleeping pills without Saif’s knowledge. She gave him sleeping pills without his knowledge. So many of his scenes were arranged the next day. He did it. The song gave a very good shot in one take. Everyone was shocked as he gave a very good shot.”

Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh divorce

In 2004, the couple announced their separation, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was widely covered by the media, with reports suggesting that financial disputes and Saif Ali Khan’s rumoured infidelity contributed to the split.

Following the separation, Saif Ali Khan admitted to facing difficulties, particularly in maintaining his relationship with his children. Amrita, on the other hand, focused on raising Sara and Ibrahim, earning respect for her resilience and dedication as a single mother.