Saif Ali Khan’s Interfaith Wedding: Saif Ali Khan reflects on interfaith weddings, reveals how he teaches Taimur and Jeh about religion: ‘There is one God and He has many names’ | Hindi Movie News
Saif Ali Khan has spoken about raising his children with a shared view of religion, revealing that discussing faith is a regular part of family life. Born to legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi, and former actress Sharmila Tagore, Saif comes from a mixed religious family. Later he married two religions – first with Amrita Singh, with whom he shares two children, and later with Kareena Kapoor, with whom he gave birth to sons Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan.Speaking to We The Women’s London edition, Saif said that he likes to discuss religion with his children, while admitting that he himself does not like religion.“I like to hang out with them because I’m not very religious myself.” My mother taught me, and I taught my children that there is one god and he has many names. It’s as simple as that. You worship him in different places. And if your religion talks about love and forgiveness for your fellow human beings, that’s it,” said Saif.
He remembers growing up with prayers from different religions
The actor also reflected on his childhood, saying that he was exposed to different beliefs while attending Christian schools.“I grew up in churches, in schools that start with being in the church.” I tried to hide it by saying that I belong to a different religion, and then they got a maulvi to come and talk to us.“But it was a very Christian upbringing. The children prayed the prayer, and then the prayers of other religions. They celebrate Christmas in the same way as Diwali. That’s the kind of education I’ve had. I never really thought about it. It makes sense,” he added.
Saif shares Taimur’s thoughtful response to religion
Saif also shared a recent conversation with his nine-year-old son Taimur Ali Khan that impressed him.“I asked him, ‘What is the difference between religion and the way things are done?'” Saif said.According to the actor, Taimur replied, “In religion, we pray, and by the way, we don’t pray.” Calling it a “good answer,” he added: “So, we just talk about these things. I’m lucky I didn’t grow up like this.” My mother had an open mind about these things, as did my wife.
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