Saba Azad, currently in a relationship with Hrithik Roshan, has recently opened up about her breakup with Imaad Shah, whom she dated for seven years. In a recent interview, Saba shared her perspective on how to move on from a relationship with love and respect, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong friendship.

Azad and Shah were in a live-in relationship, and also formed the electro-funk band Madboy/Mink in 2012. They parted ways in 2020, but chose to maintain a close bond. According to Saba, the transition from a romantic relationship to a platonic friendship was natural. She expressed that ending the romantic aspect of their relationship never felt like a loss.

When asked about how to stop loving someone after a breakup, Saba explained that unless there was mistreatment, love simply transforms into a beautiful, platonic friendship where they continue to support each other. She values this bond, considering it safer and longer-lasting than romantic relationships. She also mentioned that they disregarded conventional post-breakup rules, choosing instead to remain family. Saba emphasized that she was not willing to let Imaad out of her life and they were committed to being friends forever.

Both Saba and Imaad have noted that their friendship actually grew stronger after their breakup. They became more understanding and less judgmental towards each other. They even joke that their relationship improved after the romantic aspect ended. Imaad compared their approach to a sieve, retaining the good aspects of their relationship while filtering out the rest. Saba added that distance provided a new perspective, allowing them to appreciate each other more.

Since 2022, Saba Azad has been dating Hrithik Roshan. The couple made their relationship public at Karan Johar's 50th birthday party. Hrithik has been publicly supportive of Saba, praising her work and acknowledging her struggles as an artist. Most recently, Hrithik lauded Saba's performance in "Songs of Paradise," expressing how deeply the film touched him and acknowledging her artistic journey. He has also shown support for Saba and Imaad's musical endeavors, even giving them a shoutout on social media before a performance.

Saba maintains a cordial relationship with Imaad. Imaad even joined Saba and Hrithik for dinner, showcasing their friendly dynamic. Furthermore, Saba also shares a close bond with Hrithik's ex-wife, Sussanne Khan.