Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s love story
Timeless Classic Cinema o n o t s d r p S e 3 8 l c h a 0 c g 0 5 3 4 t y 0 g : t e Y d 5 i a h u g f 6 e a s 3 t a 3 3 a m t r 1 1 Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s love story is nothing short of iconic. She was a rising star in Bollywood, and he was the dashing Nawab of Pataudi and the youngest-ever captain of the Indian cricket team. Despite coming from different faiths—Sharmila being Hindu and Mansoor a Muslim—the two fell in love and tied the knot on December 27, 1968, at a time when interfaith marriages were far from common. Their relationship was built on mutual respect, love, and a deep understanding of each other’s worlds—cinema and cricket. Over the years, they became one of India’s most admired couples, known for their grace, elegance, and quiet strength. Their legacy lives on through their children—Saif, Soha, and Saba—each successful in their own right. Even today, their story stands as a beautiful reminder that love knows no religi...