Bollywood Film Families: Sharmila to Jeh, the Tagore-Khan-Pataudi-Kapoor clan

The Khan Pataudi family's roots extend far beyond the realm of the film industry, encompassing the nobility of Bhopal and the Tagores of Bengal. The union of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore marked one of the earliest high-profile cricket-Bollywood alliances, sparking immense excitement in the entertainment world. Notably, Sharmila Tagore's lineage is intertwined with the esteemed Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Her marriage to Tiger Pataudi connected her family with the aristocracy of Bhopal. Furthermore, the marriage of their son, Saif Ali Khan, to Kareena Kapoor Khan, forged a link between the Tagore-Pataudi family and the illustrious Kapoor family, resulting in a truly distinctive family heritage for their offspring. Let's take a look at this impressive clan.

Updated on : 15 September,2023 10:17 AM IST | Compiled by : Tuhina Upadhyay

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1st Generation
Our story commences with the luminous Sharmila Tagore, a scion of the Tagore family, renowned for their profound influence during the Bengali Renaissance. Sharmila's cinematic voyage commenced at the tender age of 14 under the mentorship of the legendary Satyajit Ray in "Apur Sansar" (1959). Sharmila's roots trace back to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, her maternal grandmother Latika Barua being the granddaughter of Rabindranath's brother

Nawab Mohammad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was a former Indian cricket captain and batsman. Pataudi was named India's cricket captain at the age of 21 and is regarded as "one of the greatest".

Sharmila's marriage to Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, the Nawab of Pataudi and cricket maestro, linked her to the grandeur of Bhopal's nawabs.

2nd Generation
Eldest son of Mansoor and Sharmila Tagore, Saif Ali Khan entered the cinematic stage with "Parampara" (1993). He faced ups and downs but roared back to prominence with "Dil Chahta Hai" (2001) and "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (2003). Saif's journey featured memorable roles in films like "Omkara" and "Race."

Saba Pataudi is the second child of Mansoor and Sharmila, Saba Ali Khan Pataudi is an Indian jewellery designer and the mutawalli (Chief Trustee) of the Auqaf-e-Shahi (Royal Trust), which was founded as a royal charity endowment by the then-'Princely State' of the Kingdom of Bhopal.

The youngest daughter of Mansoor and Sharmila, Soha Ali Khan embarked on her acting journey with "Dil Maange More" (2004) and shone brightly in "Rang De Basanti" (2006). Her marriage to actor Kunal Kemmu added another layer of talent to this illustrious family.

Saif Ali Khan's matrimonial journey led him to Amrita Singh. They divorced in the year 2004. Amrita Singh is the great-granddaughter of Sobha Singh, one of New Delhi's builders, and the great-niece of the late novelist Khushwant Singh through her paternal grandmother Mohinder Kaur. Her great-aunt is the actress Begum Para, and her husband was Dilip Kumar's brother, Nasir Khan. Her second cousin is actor Ayub Khan. Amrita appeared in a number of successful Hindi films in the 1980s, including Betaab, Saaheb, Chameli Ki Shaadi, and Naam. Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan are Saif and Amrita's children.

Saif Ali Khan married Kareena Kapoor in the year 2012. Kareena Kapoor Khan, the beacon of the Kapoor dynasty, graced the silver screen with over two decades of captivating performances. Her union with Saif Ali Khan united two iconic celebrity families.

On her momentous day, Kareena Kapoor Khan made a bold and meaningful sartorial choice by opting for a traditional sharara, a nod to her mother-in-law Sharmila Tagore's iconic 1962 nikaah outfit.

Soha Ali Khan married Kunal Kemmu. Kunal, a former child actor, earned acclaim in adulthood with films like "Kalyug" and the beloved "Golmaal" series. His lineage is equally impressive, with his grandfather Moti Lal Kemmu being a celebrated Kashmiri playwright.

3rd Generation

Sara Ali Khan has always had Bollywood dreams and debuted in the film Kedarnath, directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Simmba, an action film directed by Rohit Shetty, was his second release. She is still one of the most sought-after young actresses today, with a lot of films under her belt.

Ibrahim Ali Khan: Saif and Amrita's son is set to debut with the movie, Sarzameen. He has proved to be more interested in following in his father's footsteps into cinema than in following in the footsteps of his cricket legend grandfather.

Kareena Kapoor Khan's personal life has received a lot of attention. Taimur Ali Khan, the elder son, is one of the most popular starkids. Jeh Ali Khan, her youngest son, was born in February of 2021.

In January 2015, Soha married actor Kunal Kemmu. Inaaya Naumi Kemmu, their daughter, was born in September 2017.

Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan frequently upload photos and videos that scream "couple goals." The pair also shows off their daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu and the enjoyable activities they do as a family.

The Pataudi-Khan-Kapoor family is known for their knack for creating magical moments during various other festivities and occasions as well. Whether it's Diwali, Christmas, or birthdays, their gatherings are a delightful fusion of tradition and modernity.

The mere mention of their family gatherings sends social media into a frenzy. Each photograph they share instantly becomes a sensation, raking in hundreds and thousands of likes within minutes.

Inaaya and Taimur, the youngest scions of the illustrious Pataudi-Khan-Kapoor family, share a bond that's nothing short of heartwarming. These adorable cousins, born just a few months apart, have been inseparable since day one.