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Sharmila Tagore
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- Born 8 December 1944
- Place of Birth Hyderabad
- Occupation Film Actor, Actor
- Father Gitindranath Tagore
- Mother Ira Barua
- Spouse Mansoor Ali Khan (1968; Died 2011)
- Education Loreto Convent, Asansol, St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School
- Years active 1959-2010, 2023-present
- Other names Begum Ayesha Sultana
- Children Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Princess Saba Ali Khan Of Bhopal
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ABOUT Sharmila tagore
Sharmila Tagore: A Legacy in Indian Cinema Sharmila Tagore, born December 8, 1944, is a celebrated Indian actress renowned for her contributions to Hindi and Bengali cinema. Her career, spanning over six decades, showcases a remarkable range, portraying both traditional and modern women with equal finesse. A recipient of two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, Tagore’s talent has earned her widespread critical acclaim and a Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honour. Her cinematic journey began at 14 with Satyajit Ray's The World of Apu, a collaboration that continued with several other iconic films like Devi, Nayak, and Aranyer Din Ratri, solidifying her position in Bengali cinema. Her foray into Hindi films with Kashmir Ki Kali led to a string of successful movies, including Aradhana, Amar Prem, and Mausam, earning her a Filmfare Best Actress award and a National Film Award for Best Actress. She also garnered critical appreciation for her performances in Anupama, Satyakam, and Chupke Chupke. Tagore's career saw intermittent appearances in later years, notably in Mira Nair's Mississippi Masala and Goutam Ghose's Abar Aranye, earning her a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. After a 13-year hiatus, she returned to the screen in the 2023 drama Gulmohar. Beyond acting, she served as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification and as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Her marriage to Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi resulted in three children, including actors Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan. Tagore's enduring legacy rests on her exceptional acting prowess and her significant contributions to Indian cinema.
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SHARMILA TAGORE NEWS
Saif Ali Khan says dad Tiger Pataudi's silence at parties would 'exasperate' mom Sharmila
May 21, 2026 1:34 pm
Saif Ali Khan recalled how his late father Tiger Pataudi would never address his opinions unless asked, which would often not sit well with his mother Sharmila Tagore.
Saif Ali Khan says Sharmila Tagore asked him to 'wake-up': 'Not sounding like an interesting actor'
May 15, 2026 11:17 am
In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Saif Ali Khan recalls a precious word of advice from his mother, veteran actor Sharmila Tagore.
Sharmila Tagore writes: Thank you Asha ji, for that first hug on Dal Lake — and the warmth, songs and friendship
April 13, 2026 7:45 am
What always surprised and delighted me was Asha ji’s ability to remain relevant across generations. Even recently, she continued to perform with the same vitality
Rajesh Khanna almost rejected Aradhana, Sharmila Tagore left shoot mid-way for Satyajit Ray’s film, recalls director’s son
January 17, 2026 5:08 pm
Rajesh Khanna was not keen on doing Aradhana, the film that made him an overnight star. He called it 'heroine-oriented' and even questioned filmmaker-producer Shakti Samanta about his role in it.
'Sharmila Tagore wanted to wear a bikini, Shammi Kapoor suggested his entry on a helicopter,' Shakti Samantha's son recalls An Evening in Paris shoot
January 14, 2026 8:06 pm
Shakti Samanta's son Ashim recalled that Sharmila Tagore had initially wanted to wear a bikini for the song 'Aasman Se Aaya Farishta'.
‘He might not feel the incentive to propose’: Soha Ali Khan recalls amma Sharmila Tagore’s advice on live-in relationships; does cohabitation really delay marriage?
January 03, 2026 7:02 am
“Of course, eventually, he (Kunal) did propose and then we got married,” notes Soha Ali Khan
‘She used to wake up before my father…’: Soha Ali Khan reveals mother’s pre-dawn makeup ritual; why emotional safety matters more than looks in relationships
December 29, 2025 4:28 pm
Reflecting on the need to maintain a perfect appearance in front of partners, Soha revealed, “I am very comfortable in front of Kunal with no makeup.”
Sharmila Tagore says son Saif Ali Khan taught her important parenting lessons: 'Ibrahim was in Pataudi, I wanted perfection'
December 26, 2025 3:16 pm
Sharmila Tagore recalled incidents from her grandkids' childhoods where she learnt some parenting lessons from son Saif Ali Khan.
'Saif Ali Khan was apologetic, with his head bent': Sharmila Tagore recalls being summoned to son's school constantly
December 26, 2025 1:50 pm
Sharmila Tagore was often called to Saif Ali Khan's school as the young nawab would get into trouble constantly. Sharmila said Ness Wadia went a step further at school.
Sharmila Tagore: The 'liberal' CBFC head who found govt's directives 'absurd'; offered to resign because of Aamir Khan's film
December 08, 2025 2:05 pm
Sharmila Tagore was the Chairperson of CBFC from 2004-2011, and was seen one of the most 'liberal' censor board heads.
SHARMILA TAGORE VIDEOS
The Kind Of Intolerance We Have Witnessed In Last 1 Year Has Been Unprecedented: Sharmila Tagore
November 03, 2015 4:33 pm
