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Saba Pataudi Shares Rare Pics, Heartfelt Tribute on Father Mansoor Ali Khan's Birthday

Saba Pataudi commemorated her father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's birthday by sharing rare pictures and a heartfelt note on social media. She revealed her annual tradition of marking the day with Quran Khawani and Sadqa in Bhopal and Pataudi. Meanwhile, her sister, actress Soha Ali Khan, honored their father by visiting Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium. Soha recalled his legendary 1974 Test victory against the West Indies, played with a fractured cheekbone, as a timeless example of grit and leadership.

Key Points: Mansoor Ali Khan Birthday: Saba, Soha's Touching Tributes

  • Saba Pataudi shares rare family photos
  • Soha Ali Khan visits Eden Gardens
  • Mansoor Ali Khan's iconic 1974 Test recalled
  • Tributes include Quran Khawani and Sadqa
  • Remembered as a tiger-hearted captain
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Saba Pataudi wishes birthday to 'the hero of my universe' dad Mansoor Ali Khan

Saba and Soha Ali Khan pay heartfelt tributes to their father, cricketing legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, on his birth anniversary with rare photos and memories.

"To Abba .....The hero of my universe - Saba Pataudi"

Mumbai, Jan 5

Sister of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, Saba Pataudi, wished a happy birthday to 'the hero of my universe', dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.

She decided to commemorate the special day by treating her InstaFam to some rare pictures of the former captain of the Indian cricket team and penned a heartfelt note saying, "To Abba .....The hero of my universe (red heart emoji) miss you today. And everyday. To the lives you've touched,To the captain of our home and that of the Indian cricket team...You donned many caps , and excelled in each. (sic)"

Saba shared that she celebrates her father's birth anniversary each year by doing Quran Khawani and Sadqa.

"To Many random pictures shared by some , taken by others....and to my tribute to you, as I do the Qu'ran khwani and sadqa each year. Both in Bhopal and Pataudi where you belong," added Saba.

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's other daughter, actress Soha Ali Khan, decided to honor her father's legacy by visiting the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.

Uploading glimpses of her visit on social media, Soha penned on Insta, "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."

The 'Rang De Basanti' actress recalled the iconic Test when her father ended up playing for the country despite a fractured cheekbone.

"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," remembered Soha.

- IANS

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Priya S
Soha visiting Eden Gardens is so touching. It shows how much his legacy lives on in places and memories, not just in family albums. Respect to the Nawab of Pataudi.
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Rohit P
My grandfather never stops talking about watching Pataudi play. That generation had a different kind of passion and grit. We need to teach our kids about such icons, not just film stars.
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Sarah B
The way Saba mentions doing Quran Khawani and Sadqa is a lovely tradition. It's a beautiful blend of honoring a personal hero and observing cultural and religious practices with such grace.
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Vikram M
While the tributes are heartfelt, I sometimes feel media focuses a lot on how celebrity families remember their loved ones. Many ordinary Indians lose great fathers every day whose stories of courage are never told. Just a thought.
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Karthik V
Playing with a fractured cheekbone? Today's players sometimes sit out for a minor niggle. That was a different era of steel and patriotism. Salute to the Tiger! 🐅

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