Kareena Kapoor’s Family, Relationships, and Closest Friends: All You Need to Know

Kareena Kapoor grew up surrounded by a close-knit family and formed deep relationships with both relatives and friends. Over the years, she spoke in interviews about the value of family in her life. Her strong bond with her loved ones and her trusted circle of friends shaped her personal and professional journey.

Family and Early Years

Born in Mumbai on September 21, 1980, Kareena Kapoor belonged to the famous Kapoor film family. She was the younger daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and her elder sister Karisma also became a successful actress.

Kareena married actor Saif Ali Khan in 2012 after a few years of dating. Their wedding took place in Mumbai and was attended by close friends and family. Saif Ali Khan is a well-known actor in Bollywood and has roots in both film and royal families.

Kareena and Saif welcomed their first son, Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, in December 2016. Their second son, Jehangir Ali Khan, was born in March 2021. Both children were born in Mumbai and are their biological children. Kareena balanced her career with her role as a mother, often speaking about the support she received from her family.

Every member of her family contributed to the Indian film industry, except for her sons, who are still children.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Randhir Kapoor	Father	1947
Babita Kapoor	Mother	1948
Karisma Kapoor	Sister	1974
Saif Ali Khan	Husband	1970
Taimur Ali Khan	Son	2016
Jehangir Ali Khan	Son	2021

Relationships in Her Life

Before marrying Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor was in a relationship with actor Shahid Kapoor. They met while filming the movie Fida in 2004. Their relationship gained much media attention because both were emerging stars at the time.

Kareena and Shahid dated for a few years, supporting each other’s careers. However, the couple split in 2007. The reasons were personal, and both later noted that the breakup allowed them to grow individually.

Shahid Kapoor went on to marry Mira Rajput. Kareena eventually moved forward and began her relationship with Saif Ali Khan, whom she later married. Both Kareena and Shahid continued working in the film industry after their split.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Shahid Kapoor	Ex-boyfriend	2004–2007

Friends and Support Circles

Kareena Kapoor has maintained strong friendships within and outside the film industry. One of her closest friends is Amrita Arora, an actress and model. Their friendship started in the mid-2000s through common industry events and soon grew into a strong personal bond.

Kareena often mentioned Karan Johar, a filmmaker, as a dear friend and confidant. The two met through Bollywood circles, and their friendship deepened over shared work and personal milestones.

Tusshar Kapoor is another name among her friends. Growing up in Mumbai, Kareena formed friendships with many film personalities who became important parts of her life. Through ups and downs, these friends offered support and understanding, helping her manage work and family.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Amrita Arora	2005	Actress/Model
Karan Johar	2001	Filmmaker
Tusshar Kapoor	2002	Actor