Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Soha Ali Khan Shares Tiger Pataudi's Reaction to Her Birth
Soha Ali Khan recently shared a cute story about when she was born!
Her dad, the famous cricketer Tiger Pataudi, was hoping for a son who could play cricket like him.
When he found out Soha was a girl, he was surprised but accepted it.
She mentioned that at the time, women's cricket wasn't really a thing.
She also shared that fitness was always a priority in the family.
Soha, now a successful actress and author, has created her own space in the entertainment industry.
Soha Ali Khan shared her father's initial hope for a son to continue the family's cricketing legacy.
Tiger Pataudi's reaction to Soha's birth was an understanding 'Oh okay'.
Soha highlighted the different opportunities for women in sports today compared to when she was born.
Soha revealed her interest in badminton, emphasizing the family's focus on fitness.
Soha has established herself as an actress and author.
- Who
- Soha Ali Khan discusses her birth and her father's reaction.
- What
- Soha shared an anecdote about her father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's, initial expectation of a son who would play cricket and his subsequent reaction when she was born.
- When
- The discussion took place in a recent interview.
- Where
- The interview was conducted with Her Circle.
- Why
- To share insights into her family and the initial expectations surrounding her birth.
- Father
- Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
- Mother
- Sharmila Tagore
- Soha Ali Khan's Profession
- Actor, Author
- Father's Initial Expectation
- Son to play cricket
- Notable Works
- Rang De Basanti, Chhorii 2
