Actor Saif Ali Khan Makes Official Debut on Instagram After Years Away

Saif Ali Khan has officially joined Instagram on Monday, ending years of staying away from public social media. The actor has largely kept his personal life away from the online world until now. The first person he began following is his wife, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, who has followed him back.

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In a 2024 interview, Saif spoke about having a secret Instagram account that he used to browse sometimes. He admitted that social media could be addictive and explained his reluctance to maintain a public presence online. He also stated that he enjoyed the peace and quiet of not being on social media, as people did not ask him to promote things.

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Many film stars choose to stay away from public social platforms for years to maintain privacy and avoid constant online promotion demands. Social media has become a major tool for celebrities to connect with fans and market their upcoming movie projects. Saif was recently seen in the film Haiwaan, which reunited him with Akshay Kumar after 17 years.