On her father and former cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s birthday, actress Soha Ali Khan chose to honor his legacy by visiting the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.
A Heartfelt Tribute
Soha shared a video capturing the memories of her late father at Eden, along with throwback clips from the memorable 1974 Test against West Indies.
Remembering the former Indian cricket captain on his birth anniversary, the ‘Rang De Basanti’ actress posted on her Instagram, “On your birthday, Abba, I wanted to stand where the game remembers you. Eden Gardens may be empty today, but it is never silent for you. (sic)”
Memorable Moments from 1974
Reflecting on the legendary Test when her father played despite a fractured cheekbone, she wrote, “A ground you loved to play on, and one where you captained India many times — perhaps most memorable being the December 1974 Test against the indomitable West Indies. A ball from Andy Roberts struck you on the face, fracturing your cheekbone. You retired bleeding and hurt but returned to lead the side to an unbelievable victory by 85 runs. That Test at Eden went down as one of Indian cricket’s most iconic victories — a timeless example of grit and lion-hearted (or perhaps tiger-hearted) captaincy.”
Wishing her father on his special day, Soha concluded with a nostalgic message, saying, “The stands still remember you, the cricketer. I remember my Abba. Both belong here. Happy birthday, Abba.”
Family Ties
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi married renowned actress Sharmila Tagore on December 27, 1968. Together, they have three children: son Saif Ali Khan and daughters Soha and Saba.
While Saif and Soha followed their mother’s footsteps into the entertainment industry, Saba chose a different path as a jewellery designer.