Kareena Kapoor reveals she couldn't sleep for six months after Saif's stabbing incident: 'I was screaming'

04 November,2026 01:35 PM IST |  Mumbai  |  mid-day online correspondent

On KWK 9, Kareena Kapoor revisited the night Saif Ali Khan was stabbed, recalling how she screamed in panic. She revealed that the incident left her disturbed for six months, while Saif described it as the worst night of his life

Saif and Kareena (Pic/Instagram)


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Kareena Kapoor Khan recently revisited the frightening night when her husband, Saif Ali Khan, was stabbed by an intruder at their Bandra residence in January 2025. Recalling the panic and trauma of the incident, the actor revealed that it left her so disturbed that she struggled to sleep peacefully for six months. Saif also opened up about the ordeal and the support they received from their loved ones.

Kareena on Saif's stabbing incident

Recounting the panic of that night, she added, "I was screaming on the road, ‘Ruko, ruko'. It was like a movie scene." She went on to say how the incident left her so disturbed that she couldn't sleep peacefully for six months. Recalling the ordeal, Saif called it "the worst night in the history of nights." The actor opened up about the severity of his injuries. The couple also spoke about the support they received from their family and loved ones during the difficult time.

About Saif and Kareena's appearance on KWK 9

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are set to bring their infectious chemistry to the Koffee couch as they reunite with Karan Johar for the upcoming episode of Koffee With Karan season 9. The promo offered a glimpse into their playful banter, with Kareena expressing relief over the show's final season, Saif delivering unexpected one-liners, and Karan adding his trademark wit to the conversation.

All about Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder in his 11th-floor Bandra flat at around 2:30 am on January 16, 2025. The incident occurred when an intruder allegedly confronted the actor's maid at his residence. As Saif attempted to intervene and de-escalate the situation, it escalated into a violent altercation, resulting in the actor sustaining several stab wounds. Saif was immediately taken to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital after being stabbed by the intruder. He underwent surgery under the supervision of a team of doctors there.

On the work front, Saif was last seen in Priyadarshan's Haiwaan with Akshay Kumar. He played a visually impaired person in the film. The thriller received a mixed response at the box office. Saif is set to collaborate with The Lunchbox director Ritesh Batra on his next film. The film is a period drama and has been in pre-production for some time.

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