KWK 8: Sharmila Tagore expresses disbelief as Saif Ali Khan and Karan Johar admit unfamiliarity with ‘Putra Moh’: see video inside

In the latest episode of Koffee with Karan 8, the spotlight was on the mother-son duo, Sharmila Tagore and Saif Ali Khan. The candid conversation delved into their relationship and shared anecdotes from their youth. However, the episode took an amusing turn when Sharmila used the term ‘putra moh’ to express her attachment for Saif, leaving both Saif and host Karan Johar clueless about its meaning.

As Karan Johar praised the unique bond between Sharmila and Saif, she promptly interjected, defining her feelings as “putra moh” (attachment for son). Saif, intrigued, asked about the meaning, assuming it to be a Bengali term. This led to a humorous exchange where Saif failed to grasp the Hindi term, and Sharmila, astonished, reminded him, “You are a Hindi film actor.” Saif’s confusion extended to interpreting ‘moh’ as something akin to Gulmohar.

Amused by their lack of understanding, the veteran actor expressed exasperation, saying that give up. Saif persisted in his quest for clarity, prompting Sharmila to explain that ‘moh’ means attachment. The revelation left both Saif and Karan laughing at themselves for not knowing the meaning of ‘moh.’

The incident sparked surprise among some viewers, given that both Saif Ali Khan and Karan Johar are prominent figures in the Hindi film industry. Criticisms emerged from the audience, with one person expressing disbelief that these “Hindi” actors and producers were unfamiliar with everyday words. Another commentator remarked on the irony of supposedly straightforward language eluding individuals deeply entrenched in the Hindi film world.