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Soha Ali Khan recently shared a heartwarming childhood memory from 1987 involving her father's Olympic torch run. The moment captures a touching interaction between the young Soha and her legendary cricketer father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Her Instagram post reveals how she innocently thought the torch run was just a regular jog with her dad. The story not only highlights a personal family moment but also celebrates the Olympic tradition of unity and friendship.

Key Points: Soha Recalls Pataudi's 1987 Olympic Torch Run Moment

  • Soha shares personal memory of accompanying her father during Olympic torch run
  • Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was a legendary Indian cricket captain
  • Olympic torch relay symbolizes peace and international friendship
  • Pataudi family has rich sporting and royal heritage
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Soha recalls mistaking her father's Olympic torch run in 1987 for an 'usual jog'

Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan shares nostalgic childhood memory of joining her legendary father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi during Olympic torch relay

Soha recalls mistaking her father's Olympic torch run in 1987 for an 'usual jog'
"I remember wanting to accompany Abba on what I thought was his usual jog - Soha Ali Khan"

Mumbai, Aug 5

Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan took a trip down memory lane and recalled a childhood memory from 1987 when she wanted to join her late father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi on what she thought was his regular jog, which was actually an Olympic torch run.

Soha took to her Instagram stories, where she re-shared a post, where Tiger Pataudi is seen holding the Olympic torch and his daughter Soha are seen running.

"I remember wanting to accompany Abba on what I thought was his usual jog and he said yes. #Olympictorch 1987," Soha captioned the post.

The Olympic torch run, which is also called the Olympic torch relay, is a ceremonial event where the Olympic flame is transported from Olympia, Greece, to the host city of the Olympic Games. The tradition started at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and symbolises a message of peace and friendship.

Talking about Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, he was an Indian cricketer and a former captain of the Indian cricket team. He was appointed India's cricket captain at the age of 21.

Mansoor Ali Khan, who is also the father of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, was the son of Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the last ruler of the princely state of Pataudi during the British Raj.

He received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001, the highest honour bestowed by BCCI on a former player.

On the work front, the 46-year-old actress, who is married to Bollywood actor and filmmaker Kunal Kemmu, was last seen in the horror drama "Chhorii 2," where she played an impactful portrayal of Daasi Maa. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film is a sequel to the 2021 thriller Chhorii.

Starring Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead, the sequel also featured key performances by Gashmeer Mahajani and Saurabh Goyal, among others. The film, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Vikram Malhotra, was released on 11 April 2025.

- IANS

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Rahul R
Tiger Pataudi was a legend! His cricket records speak for themselves. But this story shows what a humble father he was - didn't make a big deal about carrying the Olympic torch, just let his daughter join casually. True class!
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Aman W
I wish more celebrities would share such personal, non-glamorous stories about their parents. This feels so relatable - reminds me of when I used to follow my dad to his morning walks thinking it was some big adventure!
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Sarah B
While the story is sweet, I wish the article focused more on the Olympic torch relay itself. It's such an important tradition that unites nations, but gets overshadowed by celebrity connections in our media.
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Karthik V
The Pataudi family legacy is incredible - from royalty to cricket to Bollywood! But what stands out is how grounded they seem despite their achievements. Soha sharing this memory shows the human side behind the fame.
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Nisha Z
This makes me emotional 😢 My father used to take me for cycling when I was small, and I thought we were just having fun. Only later I realized he was teaching me life lessons. Beautiful how parents create memories without us even knowing!

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