However, not many know that Saba used to date Naseeruddin Shah‘s son Imaad Shah before Hrithik.Yes, you read that right! Beginning her career in theatre, Saba Azad transitioned into music, where she crossed paths with Imaad, the son of Naserruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak, at a party. Bonding over their mutual love for music, they co-founded the electro-funk band, Madboy/Mink, emerging as one of India’s most successful bands. Their professional collaboration evolved into a romantic relationship by 2013.
In 2013, Saba and Imaad chose to live together as they pursued their mutual love for music and art. Imaad disclosed in a TOI interview that their decision to cohabit was driven by the desire to facilitate their music-making process, finding that living together streamlined their creative collaboration.
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In 2020, Saba and Imaad decided to go their separate ways due to personal reasons. Despite this, they maintain an amicable relationship and still perform together for Madboy/Mink. In a notable instance, Imaad joined Saba and her current boyfriend, Hrithik Roshan, for dinner, where they enjoyed each other’s company and engaged in lively conversations.
In 2022, the romance between Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad blossomed when Hrithik stumbled upon a video of Azad and was immediately drawn to her. After liking and sharing the video, Azad took notice and expressed her gratitude, initiating a conversation that deepened over time. Their connection strengthened at a party arranged by a mutual friend, where they bonded over their mutual love for Indie music. This shared passion nurtured their growing affection, eventually leading to love.