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‘One god, many names’: Saif Ali Khan on discussing religion with sons Taimur and Jeh | Bollywood News

‘One god, many names’: Saif Ali Khan on discussing religion with sons Taimur and Jeh | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJun 28, 2026 05:45 PM IST Saif Ali Khan is a product of an interfaith marriage between his late father and legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan aka Tiger Pataudi and mother and veteran actor Sharmila Tagore. He went on to have two interfaith marriages of his own — first with Amrita Singh, whom he divorced in 2004, followed by Kareena Kapoor in 2012. He confessed that he often discusses religion with his kids from the second marriage — Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan. Saif Ali Khan on discussing religion with kids “It’s a conversation I love having with them. Because I myself am not the most religious of people. My mother taught me, and I taught my kids, that there’s one god and he has many names. It’s as simple as that. You worship him in different places. And if your religion talks about love and forgiveness to your fellow men, then that’s it,” Saif Ali Khan said at We The Women’s London edition. Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s wedding. …

Sharmila Tagore lived with Tiger Pataudi before marriage; recalls threats over interfaith marriage: Bullets shall speak

Sharmila Tagore lived with Tiger Pataudi before marriage; recalls threats over interfaith marriage: Bullets shall speak

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Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore and cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi were married for 43 years before Mansoor passed away in 2011. In a recent interaction, Sharmila spoke about their marriage and revealed how they lived together before tying the knot for the sake of convenience. Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi married in 1968. ‘We lived together before getting married’ Speaking to journalist Barkha Dutt on Mojo Story, Sharmila said, “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. I was a terrible housekeeper. I’ve learnt over the years. Now I’m very house-proud.” Yash Chopra warned Sharmila After living together for some time, Sharmila and Pataudi tied the knot, but not without facing public scrutiny. Their interfaith marriage invited a lot of negative press and judgement. Speaking about the same, Sharmila shared that even filmmaker Yash Chopra had expressed concern. “We didn’t really feel it because I was …

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 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 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’, …

Tanvi Azmi’s ‘Rebellion’ Started Post Marriage; Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas Back In ₹1600 Cr LA Mansion

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Tanvi Azmi shared that her rebellion started after getting married to Baba Azmi. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have moved back into their LA mansion. Tanvi Azmi revealed her rebellion started after marrying Baba Azmi. Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas have moved back to their lavish LA mansion. Actress Tanvi Azmi has always played strong, assertive roles on screen. In real life, she considers herself rebellious, though this trait, she says, was dormant for a while. Her notable performance as Ranveer Singh’s mother in Bajirao Mastani got her rave reviews, and she recently starred in Amazon Prime’s series Dil, Dosti, Dilemma with Anushka Sen. For More: Tanvi Azmi Says Her ‘Rebellion’ Began After Marrying Baba Azmi: ‘Brahmin Girl Married A Muslim’ Earlier this year, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas were reportedly compelled to leave their Los Angeles home due to significant water damage and a mold infestation. On Thursday, Priyanka showcased a view from their $20 million mansion on Instagram, indicating that they have returned to their residence. Reports from The Sun US in April suggested …

Tiger Pataudi And Bishan Singh Bedi In A Throwback Shared By Soha Ali Khan

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Soha Ali Khan posted this throwback. (courtesy: sakpataudi) New Delhi: Remembering Bishan Singh Bedi, actor Soha Ali Khan dug out an old picture featuring her late father and former India Captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi with the legendary spinner. In the vintage photograph, the legendary duo can be seen in action playing for the country. “RIP Bishan uncle. Somewhere over the rainbow,” Soha captioned the post. Bishan Singh Bedi died on Monday in Delhi. He was 77. Saba Ali Khan also dropped a vintage photograph featuring Mansoor Pataudi and Bishan Singh Bedi. “Can’t believe you’ve left us. May your soul rest in peace,” Saba wrote. The legendary spinner represented India in 67 Tests and 10 ODIs, taking a combined of 273 wickets. Renowned for his profound understanding of the game, Bishan Singh Bedi’s elegant and rhythmic bowling action, coupled with his ability to generate prodigious spin, and his discipline with the ball earned him tremendous success. With an astounding 1560 first-class wickets to his credit, Mr Bedi also led India in 22 Tests, with three …