Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, Bollywood’s power couple, have dazzled audiences both on and off screen. Despite their immense success and strong partnership, both faced a similar career setback early in their journeys. Curious to find out what it was? (Image: Instagram)

Though Kareena Kapoor made her debut in the 2000s and Saif Ali Khan stepped into Bollywood back in 1993, there’s a surprising similarity in how their careers kicked off—a connection that many might have missed! (Image: Instagram)

Both Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s debut films took unexpected turns from what was originally planned. Their first movies ended up being quite different from the initial projects meant to launch their careers. (Image: Instagram)

Saif Ali Khan was originally set to debut opposite Kajol in Bekhudi, while Kareena Kapoor was meant to make her debut alongside Hrithik Roshan in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai. However, both actors’ actual debut films turned out differently than planned. (Image: Instagram)

Saif Ali Khan was replaced in Bekhudi by Kamal Sadanah. The actor was asked to walk out from the film. Reportedly, he even shot few scenes with Kajol. (Image: Instagram)

Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor was replaced by Ameesha Patel in Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai. Reportedly, she walked out of the film because of a misunderstanding between her mother Babita Kapoor and Hrithik’s father Rakesh Roshan. (Image: Instagram)

However, the initial setback didn’t hold them back. Both Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan overcame the challenges, went on to carve their own unique niches, and delivered numerous hits that established them as enduring stars in Bollywood. (Image: Instagram)

On the personal front, the actors fell in love while filming for Tashaan and tied the knot in October 2012. They are proud parents to two sons, Taimur and Jeh. (Image: IMDb)