Zakir Khan dives deep into relationships and problems with Love Life Lafde
If love life mein lafde hain, Zakir Khan has got your back! With new episode drops every week, Love Life Lafde on JioHotstar is a go-to for no-filter relationship advice, featuring a fresh lineup of celebrity guests in every episode. From Kumar Varun and Zareen Khan to Farah Khan, Tanmay Bhatt, and Barkha Singh, celebrities join Zakir as he dives deep into modern dating struggles, heartbreaks, and all the quirky twists of love. Whether you’re dealing with the block-unblock drama, endless breakups, or just want to be the go-to love guru for your friends, here are some golden tips and tricks straight from the show!
1. When the game of ‘block-unblock’ continues: We’ve seen it —or even been there—stuck in the never-ending loop of blocking, unblocking, and wondering where it’s all headed. In an episode, a caller shared his frustration about his girlfriend who keeps cutting him off, only to reconnect later as if nothing happened. Zakir Khan, along with guests Zareen Khan and Kumar Varun, had some unfiltered advice to offer. “Ek chappal jab purani ho gyi hai, to use kitna ghisoge?” quipped the official Sakht Launda, urging the caller to see that some relationships just aren’t worth the effort. Zareen Khan, bringing her own candid touch, admitted, “I have this guilty pleasure of not blocking people even after the relationship is over. So, when they call me and send messages, I just see but never respond,” sparking laughter in the room. Kumar Varun, while playfully teasing Zareen about her stance, backed Zakir’s point—sometimes, the best thing you can do is walk away. So, if you’re caught in the exhausting game of block-unblock, take the hint—it’s time to stop chasing ghosts. And no, texting on UPI isn’t going to fix it!
2. Facing repeated heartbreaks and girls trying to change you? Zakir Khan perfectly captured this struggle, explaining that when guys enter relationships, girls see them as “good and workable.” But the real issue arises when they become “non-workable.” Adding to this, Tanmay Bhatt shared, “You should not come as a finished product, you need to be a work in progress. You will have to give something to girls which is worth fixing.” Wrapping it up in his signature style, Zakir said, “Whenever a woman falls in love, it is like having a shop and what is in the shop. Maybe you have a beautiful shop, but to buy from there, she will have to go inside and see the stuff. So, I feel while the exterior may be good, you need to work on the interior.” So, all the guys, facing breakups, may be its time to listen to your partners and start working on yourself.
3. When friendships get complicated: In an episode of Love, Life & Lafde, a guest shared his struggles with navigating friendships — from making new friends to maintaining them over time. Farah Khan and Siddharth Suryanarayan joined the conversation, offering their take on the complexities of friendships. Farah shared how friendships with guys are different because you can talk about anything with them, but with girls, you have to be a little careful. “I can joke about anything with Shahrukh and Karan, and even with Anil Kapoor,” she added, calling it a dynamic she finds refreshing and easygoing. Siddharth backed her up, saying, “Nobody can compete with Farah when it comes to maintaining friendships the way she shows her friendship is genuinely unmatched.”
Zakir Khan, known for his sharp insights, jumped in with a laugh, “If you want to be friends with a girl or even date her – all you have to do is be a good listener. Aap Hindustan ke 98% ladko se upar honge,” leaving the room in splits. Siddharth Suryanarayan followed up with a playful remark, “Podcast host aur ladki ka dost — dono ka role ek hi hai,” sparking even more laughter as the conversation flowed, highlighting the quirks and nuances of modern friendships.
4. When you’re playing T20, but they’re playing Test in relationship: We’ve all been there — investing emotions, hoping things will get serious, only to realize the other person is moving at a completely different pace. In an episode of Love, Life & Lafde, Kush, (the guest who appeared with a problem on the show), shared his frustration about being stuck in a situationship where his feelings were deepening, but the other person wasn’t matching the same intensity. Biswa Kalyan Rath, Zakir Khan, and Maanvi Gagroo had some insightful advice to offer. Zakir pointed out, “Maybe you feel something, and you need an immediate reaction, but that becomes unfair on the other to immediately seek for an answer, because when you start something with lack of trust, it takes a longer time for the trust to build.” Kush candidly admitted, “I’m playing T20, but she’s playing Test.” Zakir, with his signature wit, responded, “On the last day, in the last session, even the other player has to play T20,” drawing laughter in the room.