Bombay, Jun 21: Kareena can thank Salman for adjusting his dates for “Bodyguard” so that she could join Saif in London for a holiday next week. Rubbishing rumours of a rift between Saif and Kareena, sources close to the actress inform us that she has made up her mind to tie the knot with Saif next year.
A source close to the couple says that both feel this is the right time to take the plunge. “Saif is absolutely comfortable with Kareena’s family. Kareena has also finally found a comfort level with Saif’s children. This was the biggest stumbling block in the marriage,” says a source.
Says Kareena’s close friend, “Saif has been keen to marry Bebo for ages now. He wanted to make it official soon after he met and fell in love with her. But the couple agreed that such an early marriage would affect her career negatively. But Kareena is now at a stage where her marital status would make no difference to her career.”
Stories about a rift in their relationship have shocked Kareena and Saif “deeply”. Says Kareena’s close friend, “Bebo told us that there can never be any issues between them because they are devoted to building a life together. Whether people like it or not, Bebo and Saif are in this relationship for keeps.”
It is being said that the couple is not able to spend time together. Kareena’s friend refutes the claim, “Kareena has been trying to wrap up her work as soon as possible in Mumbai, to join Saif in London. From there, they proceed to her favourite city, Paris.”
Adds Kareena’s friend, “Bebo has been shooting non-stop with Salman. So where is the question of making Aamir Khan her confidante? Bebo has shot for just four days with Aamir for Reema Kagti’s film two months ago.”
As for the suggestion that Saif is unhappy about paying for Kareena’s whole family’s holiday, a friend of the Kapoors quips, “Kareena’s family doesn’t need their future daamaad to pay for their holidays. Bebo makes a lot more money than Saif. Even after marriage, she won’t need his money to support her family.”
