Saif-Kareena Faces Controversy Over Naming Their Son Taimoor
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published December 22, 2016 | 02:04 PM
MUMBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Dec, 2016) : A new controversy has taken birth with Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareen Kapoor’s naming their son Taimoor Ali Khan. The couple has been facing backlash ever since they have announced the name of their son.
While a few celebrities have supported the couple's freedom to name their baby as per their wish, many have questioned their choice of name as Taimur is similar to Timur, a barbaric ruler who had invaded India in the 13th century.
Author Tarek Fatah was the latest to voice his displeasure on the subject. The author took to Twitter and posted, "U r either illiterate or arrogant @KareenaOnline. By naming your son Taimur u has ensured he'll be equated to a mass murderer of Indians 4ever." However, umer Abdullah former CM of Kashmir congratulated the couple and said that it is the choice of the parents to name their child whatever they want.
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