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News India Live, Digital Desk: When the ‘Glamour Queen’ of Bollywood and the ‘Nawab’ of Indian cricket fell in love with each other, it was like the script of a big film at that time. sharmila tagore And Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (Tiger) The pair not only brought down the walls of religion but also proved that true love is above every challenge.
1. Proposal in filmy style on the streets of Paris
Both of them first met in 1965 in Delhi through a common friend. But the official expression of love crosses the seven seas and takes place in the capital of France. Paris Happened in.
Nawab’s style: Nawab Pataudi proposed Sharmila on a beautiful evening in Paris. Interestingly, to please Sharmila, Pataudi had sent her roses and gifts for four consecutive years.
2. The wall of religion and the birth of ‘Ayesha Sultan’
In those times, the marriage of a Hindu actress and a Muslim Nawab was not easy. There was a lot of opposition from both the families.
Adopted the religion of Islam: To become the daughter-in-law of the Pataudi family, Sharmila Tagore voluntarily adopted Islam and changed her name. ‘Ayesha Sultan’ Kept it.
Historical Nikah: Both of them got married on 27 December 1968, which was the most talked about marriage of that time.
3. Bikini controversy and Nawab’s support
Sharmila Tagore for her film ‘An Evening in Paris’ and a magazine cover just before her marriage. Bikini There were controversies regarding what to wear.
Supportive Partners: While the whole world was criticizing Sharmila, Nawab Pataudi stood by her as a shield. He always respected Sharmila’s work and choices, which was an example in those conservative times.
4. A successful journey and a wonderful legacy
The couple lived together for 42 years (until Nawab Pataudi’s death in 2011). His legacy will be passed on to his children- Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan Has taken it forward very well. Even today, when there is talk of royal couple, the name of ‘Pataudi and Tagore’ comes at the top.
