Taimur clearly enjoys a delirious stardom that he can’t even fathom at has his age. Just a wave to the cameras sends everyone into a clicking frenzy. The frenetic media glare on him has been a topic of hot debates. If you’ve seen the picture of the doll modelled on Taimur doing the rounds on WhatsApp and social media, you know you’ve seen it all.
The parents - Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan seem to be unfazed, taking this in their stride.
When I saw the doll, I wondered what was I supposed to say. But Saif pointed out that it is because people love him so much and such things are a blessing for him. There is so much genuine warmth for our son that it’s bad to stop people from clicking his pictures or making his dolls.Kareena told Mumbai Mirror
In the interview with Mumbai Mirror, Kareena said that while Taimur is popular, she would like people to understand that he’s only a two-year-old and needs normalcy in his life in his formative years. It’s something Kareena and Saif are attempting to give him, despite the constant media glare, she said. Kareena specified that while she does not intend to ask the media to back off, she does want create a safe space for her son.
Kareena had earlier casually said that Taimur is always trending.
Saif told Hindustan Times, “I am glad people are benefiting from him. I only ask God for his safety and happiness in return.” He jokingly considered the possibility of trademarking his name and said that the least they could do is send him one.
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