Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is known for her active presence on social media, though she maintains privacy around certain aspects of her personal life. In a recent interview, she opened up about the advice her grandfather gave her to have a “heart of stone” when dealing with public scrutiny, particularly reflecting on the controversy surrounding her son Taimur’s name at his birth in 2016. Kareena admitted that the situation affected her deeply. She also talked about how Taimur manages the constant attention he receives, and how she often reminds him not to let it inflate his ego.

In an interview with Miss Malini, Kareena discussed the public’s scrutiny of her life choices, recalling her grandfather’s words: “He always told us that the fact people are talking about you, whether good or bad, means you are relevant. So, you must take it in stride if you want to be a superstar. Otherwise, this industry is not for you; you need to have a heart of stone.”

Speaking about the negative reactions to Taimur’s name, Kareena admitted, “Of course, it affected me that people were talking about Taimur’s name.” However, she believes that Taimur is largely unaware of the controversy surrounding his name, though he has received much affection from the public due to their fascination with him.

She expressed her confusion over the attention, wondering, “But why?” as Taimur is still so young and unknown to many. Kareena believes that over time, Taimur will begin to understand the world of public attention and fan culture, including the constant photos people take of him.

Kareena shared that she frequently reminds Taimur of the importance of creating his own identity, much like his parents have done. She noted that he is slowly grasping this idea, and she has accepted that this is part of his personal growth.

Discussing her husband, Saif Ali Khan’s approach to handling the attention their children receive, Kareena revealed that Saif remains calm and composed. He has reassured her that they need to stay confident and relaxed in handling the situation, which Kareena appreciates, as it gives her someone to lean on during such moments.

While Kareena shares some aspects of her life on Instagram, she explained that there are many parts of her life she chooses to keep private, finding a balance between staying connected with fans and maintaining personal boundaries due to her past experiences.