‘I Won’t Fast for My Husband’: Kareena Kapoor’s Views on Karwa Chauth

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has previously shared her views on the traditional Karwa Chauth ritual. In an interview, she reportedly said that she would not fast for her husband, Saif Ali Khan, as she did not believe in fasting for his long life. Her comments reflected her personal belief that love and commitment in a marriage do not depend on observing a particular ritual.

Traditionally, married women observe Karwa Chauth by fasting from sunrise to moonrise and praying for their husbands’ long lives. However, the custom is a personal choice, and not everyone follows it. Kareena’s stated views have contributed to a broader discussion about cultural traditions, marital relationships and individual freedom. The conversation raises a question about whether fasting is an essential expression of love or whether couples should be free to decide which traditions they wish to follow.