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Sharmila Tagore lived with Tiger Pataudi before wedding, faced ‘bullets shall speak’ threats | Bollywood News

Sharmila Tagore lived with Tiger Pataudi before wedding, faced ‘bullets shall speak’ threats | Bollywood News

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Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore has shared candid details about her relationship with late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger Pataudi, revealing that the two lived together before marriage, faced death threats over their interfaith union, and built a relationship rooted in patience, respect and companionship. Sharmila shared that she and Tiger had started living together before tying the knot. “We lived together before getting married because it was more convenient. Tiger would often go to the Cricket Club of India to shower because I was a terrible housekeeper. Nothing worked properly at home.” The actor laughed as she admitted that homemaking wasn’t her strongest skill in those days. “I was a terrible housekeeper. I’ve learnt over the years. Now I’m very house-proud.” Sharmila and Tiger married in 1968 after dating for several years. Their love story famously began after Tiger played a prank on her by pretending to send her five imported air conditioners from London before asking her out for coffee. Recalling the story on Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sharmila had said …

Saif Ali Khan gets emotional as Winchester College honours dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi: ‘Family is immensely proud’

Saif Ali Khan gets emotional as Winchester College honours dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi: ‘Family is immensely proud’

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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan headed to the UK recently to honour his father, the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger Pataudi. A special ceremony was held at Winchester College, of which Saif and Tiger are both alumni, to honour the former cricketer with a commemorative plaque. The actor remarked on how proud the family was of this honour. Saif Ali Khan unveiled a plaque honouring Tiger Pataudi at Winchester College. Tiger Pataudi honoured at Winchester College, Saif Ali Khan attends On June 13, Winchester College held a special ceremony to unveil a commemorative plaque at the college’s cricket pavilion, Hunter Tent, in Tiger’s honour. The ceremony was part of Wykeham Day, the college’s annual summer celebration for pupils, staff, alumni and their families. Tiger’s legacy and his connection to one of Britain’s oldest schools were celebrated there. Saif Ali Khan on Tiger Pataudi’s cricketing journey Saif fondly remembered how his father began his cricketing journey at the institution and said, “As a former pupil of Winchester College myself, it’s a great …

Saif Ali Khan says mom Sharmila Tagore ‘would be exasperated’ by dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s silence at dinners

Saif Ali Khan says mom Sharmila Tagore ‘would be exasperated’ by dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s silence at dinners

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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan recently attended the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture 2026, held in Kolkata, the hometown of his mother, Sharmila Tagore. The event was organised to honour his father and legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. During the event, Saif recalled how his father had a “different brand of confidence” and rarely spoke up at dinners and gatherings, often leaving Sharmila irritated. Saif Ali Khan reveals dad Mansoor Ali Khan’s habit that irritated his mom Sharmila Tagore. Saif Ali Khan talks about his father Saif hailed Tiger Pataudi as his “hero”, sharing that he could talk about him all night. Recalling memories with his father, he said, “I knew him respectfully as Abba, a man of very few words who somehow said everything to us as a family that mattered. He never raised his voice and was always there for us. He taught us to respect people at a very early age.” The actor went on to speak about how his father rarely discussed his achievements at home. “At home, he rarely spoke …

Saif Ali Khan says dad Tiger Pataudi’s silence at parties would ‘exasperate’ mom Sharmila: ‘People less informed spoke’

Saif Ali Khan says dad Tiger Pataudi’s silence at parties would ‘exasperate’ mom Sharmila: ‘People less informed spoke’

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4 min readKolkataMay 21, 2026 01:34 PM IST Saif Ali Khan was in his mother and veteran actor Sharmila Tagore’s hometown Kolkata to honour his father and legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi at the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture 2026. The actor, joined by seasoned English cricketer Sir Ian Botham at the event, spoke fondly of how reserved yet assured his late father was. “At home, he rarely spoke about achievements. He rarely spoke about anything. My mother would be exasperated at dinners and get togethers with people less informed than him would be giving their opinion. He would say no one asked me, but he wouldn’t speak, because no one asked him. It was a very different brand of confidence,” Saif recalled during the commemorative lecture. Tiger Pataudi died at the age of 70 in 2011. Pataudi didn’t just keep the self-belief to himself, but believed in instilling it in his fellow cricketers as well. “He believed in belief — instilling self belief in Indian players who had never before been told they could …

Soha Ali Khan reveals these two actors are ‘most entertaining’ during their family dinners

Soha Ali Khan reveals these two actors are ‘most entertaining’ during their family dinners

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Actor Soha Ali Khan has offered a heartwarming glimpse into her family dinner scenes, sharing rare anecdotes about her parents, the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore. Soha Ali Khan is part of an illustrious family with actors like Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Amrita Singh , Sara Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore. Soha talks about their interesting family dinners In a conversation with ANI, Soha spoke about how her husband, Kunal Kemmu and sister-in-law, Kareena Kapoor, are among the most entertaining people on the dinner table. “When you have dinner with a bunch of actors like us, we tend to talk about ourselves a lot. Having said that, there are also very entertaining people at the dinner table. The most entertaining people are Kareena and Kunal. On a good day, they really make us laugh a lot,” Soha shared. Noting that she and Saif share a common sense of humour, the actor said, “It comes a little bit from our common upbringing, which also has to do …

Soha Ali Khan Says Sharmila Tagore Supported The Family While Tiger Pataudi Played Cricket For Fun: ‘My Mother…’

Soha Ali Khan Says Sharmila Tagore Supported The Family While Tiger Pataudi Played Cricket For Fun: ‘My Mother…’

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Last Updated:April 10, 2025, 12:59 IST Soha Ali Khan shares intimate insights into her parents’ unconventional marriage, revealing that Sharmila Tagore was the family’s breadwinner while her father, Tiger Pataudi, played cricket purely for passion—not income. Soha Ali Khan reveals Sharmila Tagore was the breadwinner, while Tiger Pataudi played cricket for love. Actor, author, and daughter of two Indian icons—Soha Ali Khan recently shared heartfelt insights into the unique dynamic between her parents, veteran actor Sharmila Tagore and cricketing legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. In a candid conversation with Just Too Filmy, Soha reflected on the unconventional family roles she witnessed growing up—particularly the fact that her mother, and not her famous cricketer father, was the family’s primary breadwinner. Soha revealed that despite his stature as a former India cricket captain and the Nawab of Pataudi, her father did not earn a livelihood from the sport. “We are often influenced by people who are close to us, and one big role model for me was my father,” she said. “By the time I was born, …

Sharmila Tagore was the ‘breadwinner’ of the family, Tiger Pataudi played cricket for fun; there was no money in it: Soha Ali Khan | Bollywood News

Sharmila Tagore was the ‘breadwinner’ of the family, Tiger Pataudi played cricket for fun; there was no money in it: Soha Ali Khan | Bollywood News

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Soha Ali Khan, who is the daughter of veteran actor Sharmila Tagore and late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, recently shared that her mother was the primary breadwinner of their family as professional cricket did not pay much back in the day. Soha’s father Mansoor was the ‘Nawab’ of Pataudi,which was one of the princely states in pre-independence India. Soha shared that her father, also known as Tiger, played cricket for fun, and not as a source of income. She shared with Just Too Filmy, “We are often influenced by people who are close to us and one big role model for me was my father, and by the time I was born, he retired from cricket but he played for the enjoyment of the sport. There was no money at all, if you can believe, it in cricket when my father was playing in the 1960s. No IPL, no endorsements, nothing.” She continued. “My mother was the breadwinner in the family so I always saw him saying, ‘You should do what makes you happy’, …

Sharmila Tagore was the ‘breadwinner’ of the family, Tiger Pataudi played cricket for fun; there was no money in it: Soha Ali Khan | Bollywood News

‘Disappointing that BCCI is considering to retire the Pataudi trophy,’ says Soha Ali Khan: ‘My father’s contribution to Indian cricket has been immense’ | Bollywood News

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Actor Saif Ali Khan’s father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was one of the most popular cricketers of his generation. Recently, actor Sharmila Tagore, who was married to Mansoor for 43 years, until his passing in 2011, expressed her disappointment as BCCI and ECB have reportedly decided to retire the Pataudi trophy, which is a Test series between India and England. Now, their daughter Soha Ali Khan said that she is disappointed to learn about BCCI and ECB’s move as her father was one of the pioneers whose contribution was pivotal in making an international Indian cricket team in those early days. Talking to Zoom, Soha said, “For us, it is disappointing that they are considering or have chosen to retire the Pataudi trophy because I think that my father’s contribution to Indian cricket has been immense and in some form, I feel that it is important to recognise the contribution of the people in early years, especially somebody like him, who really inculcated the sense of Indian-ness and oneness and a sense of pride, winning …

Soha Ali Khan Says Only Kunal Kemmu ‘Infuriates’ Her, Recalls Sharmila Tagore’s Advice: ‘Never Marry An Actor’

Soha Ali Khan Says Only Kunal Kemmu ‘Infuriates’ Her, Recalls Sharmila Tagore’s Advice: ‘Never Marry An Actor’

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Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 07:49 IST Sharmila Tagore told Soha Ali Khan that actors have big egos. Soha and Kunal have been married for 10 years now. Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. Their chemistry and dynamic are loved by their fans who follow them across social media sites. However, Soha recently revealed that her mother, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, initially advised her not to get married to an actor. Soha’s older brother, Saif Ali Khan, was previously married to actress Amrita Singh and then later married actress Kareena Kapoor. Soha shared on The Quizzitok Podcast, “She said, ‘Do whatever you want, but never marry an actor.’ She said I would be hugely complicating my life because they (actors) have big egos and mood swings, not only owing to their own success but to others’ success too. Actors are sensitive. So, as a partner to an actor, one has to be a certain way and I think I am that.” When asked if her cricketer father, Mansoor Ali Khan …

Soha Ali Khan Recalls Tiger Pataudi Locking The Phone, Saying Petrol Was Costly: ‘I Wasn’t Spoiled But…’

Soha Ali Khan Recalls Tiger Pataudi Locking The Phone, Saying Petrol Was Costly: ‘I Wasn’t Spoiled But…’

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Last Updated:February 19, 2025, 07:45 IST Soha Ali Khan shared on The Quizzitok Podcast that her father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, stressed financial awareness and savings despite their elite lineage. Soha Ali Khan shared that her father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was careful with money. Soha Ali Khan may be Bollywood royalty, but her childhood wasn’t as lavish as one might assume! The daughter of cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, Soha recently revealed that despite their elite lineage, their father made sure they didn’t grow up feeling entitled. In fact, he led them to believe they weren’t financially well-off! Spilling the details on The Quizzitok Podcast, Soha shared that while she was raised in luxury, her upbringing kept her and her siblings—Saif Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan—grounded. She said, “I am aware that I grew up in the lap of luxury. We lived in a beautiful house in Delhi, opposite Sena Bhawan, which I realised 20 years later that we shouldn’t have gotten so comfortable in because it …