Amrita on divorce from Saif: 'It was not the worst thing...'

Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, once one of Bollywood’s most adored couples, met during the filming of Bekhudi and married in 1991 after a brief romance. They welcomed two children, Sara (1995) and Ibrahim (2001), before parting ways in 2004 after 13 years of marriage, reportedly due to compatibility issues. Post-divorce, Saif married Kareena Kapoor and they now share two sons, Taimur and Jehangir, while Amrita raised Sara and Ibrahim on her own.Amrita's Reflections on Life's Toughest MomentsIn a past interview with Pooja Bedi, Amrita reflected on the difficult phases of her life, revealing that her divorce from Saif Ali Khan wasn’t the most painful. She shared that the biggest emotional blow was losing her mother, who had been her sole support system, especially since Amrita came from a broken home and had no siblings. Another deeply challenging time for her was when her son Ibrahim faced serious health issues shortly after his birth. Compared to these events, she considered her divorce to be far less significant in terms of emotional impact.Saif and Amrita’s Bitter Divorce

Though Saif and Amrita went their separate ways, their divorce was far from amicable. Reports suggested that Saif wasn’t initially allowed to meet his children, Sara and Ibrahim, which took an emotional toll on him. The separation deeply affected the actor, who also had to pay a substantial alimony as part of the settlement. Saif later opened up about the personal and financial challenges he faced during that phase of his life.Financial Strain and Challenges Post-DivorceIn a 2005 interview with The Telegraph, Saif opened up about the financial strain of his divorce from Amrita Singh. He revealed that he had agreed to pay a total of Rs 5 crore as alimony, half of which had already been paid at the time. In addition, he was providing Rs 1 lakh per month in child support until his son turned 18. Saif candidly admitted that meeting these obligations was a challenge and acknowledged the pressure it put on him financially.Saif’s Financial Struggles and Emotional ImpactIn the same interview, Saif revealed that after his divorce from Amrita, he found himself in a difficult financial situation. He had given almost everything to her and their children, leaving him with little. Despite the financial struggles, Saif emphasized that Amrita would always be an integral part of his life. For context, Amrita was twelve years older than Saif, and their marriage was initially kept secret. Though their relationship had its share of ups and downs, they remained together for nearly a decade before parting ways on a bitter note. Their separation was highly publicized, and much was written about the challenges they faced.