Saba Pataudi recently celebrated her parents’ wedding anniversary, honoring “one of the most iconic couples in history,” Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.
In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Saba shared rare photos of her parents, expressing her deep admiration. She referred to her father, Mansoor, as her universe and her mother, Sharmila, as her Bengali influence.
Her anniversary message read, “Happy Anniversary…To one of the most iconic couples in history….! My handsome Dad and beautiful Ma, Abba…my hero and universe…Amma…my Bengali influence n guide. Both of whom…I took the best from and became my individual self. The parents I’m blessed to have and love lots!! #happyanniversary (sic).”
Saba also fondly reminisced about an amusing tradition where her father would pretend to forget their anniversary, only to surprise her mother with flowers. She recalled, “Remembering reminding Abba each year, who pretended he had forgotten! And bought Ma flowers every time. Our ritual. Miss that.”
Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi tied the knot on December 27, 1968. The couple is blessed with three children: son Saif Ali Khan and daughters Soha and Saba.
Saba is known for her thoughtfulness, frequently remembering her loved ones on their special occasions. Recently, she celebrated her nephew Taimur’s birthday, describing him as a beautiful blend of the ‘Khans and Kapoors.’
In her tribute, Saba shared nostalgic photos with Taimur and wrote, “My TimTim (red heart emoji) turns 10! Mahsha’Allah (Evil eye emoji)…The boy we held, to the young man you’re becoming. I see you grow, a beautiful blend of the Khans and Kapoors…Your grandfather would be as proud as I am. Your strength is your kindness, your talent, clearly visible in the awards you win. But the truest wealth is the character you’ve inherited…and you’ll shine one day, the star that’s yet to become. God bless you…Bua jaan LOVES you to the moon n back! (sic).”