Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor react to Taimur’s doll: We’re struggling to give him a normal childhood

While the world is obsessing over this little munchkin’s doll in Kerala, we got in touch with Taimur’s dad, actor Saif Ali Khan for his take. Read on to find out what he told us exclusively.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s son Taimur, who will turn two in December this year, is the nation’s sweetheart. Apart from the fact which Saif revealed on a chat show recently, that his son’s pictures have the highest worth among the paparazzi, his craze has now reached a new high.

Saif Ali Khan with son Taimur (right), Taimur’s doll (left)

Producer Ashvini Yardi has shared a picture on Instagram from Kerala, which shows a doll modelled on Taimur, with his name printed on the pack! Check it out here:  

We got in touch with Saif for a response, and it left us in splits. He exclusively told us, “Maybe I should trademark his name…The least they could do is send me one!” On a serious note, he wasn’t disgruntled that people are cashing in on Taimur’s popularity. “I am glad people are benefiting from him. I only ask God for his safety and happiness in return,” he added. Such a cool dad!

Meanwhile, Saif’s wife and Taimur’s mother, Kareena Kapoor Khan, said according to a Times of India report that she appreciates the warmth people have extended towards Taimur. She said that she and Saif are struggling to give Taimur a normal life, and can’t run away from the popularity.

Several people took to Twitter to react to pictures of the Taimur doll. “This is also highly disturbing that people would buy a toy that looks like someone’s child and give that to their kids to play with or just buy it and collect it. Next level creepy? I think yes,” says one Twitter user. “Oh my god! Why in the first place? This seems like an OCD,” says another.

“Well deserved! I mean he is a DOLL,” reads a comment. “Aww that’s adorable!” reads another.

Saif meanwhile has also always been okay with photographers following and clicking Taimur everywhere.

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