Soha Ali Khan paid a touching tribute to her late father, cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, by visiting Eden Gardens on his birth anniversary. She shared memories of his iconic 1974 Test victory and reflections on Instagram.
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Actor Soha Ali Khan chose a quiet, emotional way to remember her late father, legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, on his birth anniversary. She walked into one of Indian cricket’s most sacred spaces, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and let memories speak.
On her father’s birth anniversary, Soha visited Eden Gardens when the stadium was empty. No crowds, no cheers, just silence and history.
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She shared a video from her visit on Instagram.
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The video also included old clips from the famous 1974 Test match against the West Indies, a match that still gives goosebumps to cricket lovers.
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Eden Gardens was a place where Mansoor captained India many times and created unforgettable moments. Soha explained this emotional bond in note that accompanied her video.
She wrote that even when the stadium is empty, it never feels silent for her father.
Soha took fans back to December 1974, during India’s historic Test match against the powerful West Indies team. During that game, fast bowler Andy Roberts hit Pataudi on the face with a brutal delivery fracturing his cheekbone.
Badly injured and bleeding, Pataudi retired hurt. But in a moment that defined his character, he returned to field and continued to lead the team.
Under his captaincy, India achieved an unbelievable victory by 85 runs. Soha described this match as one of Indian cricket’s most iconic wins.
In her note, Soha wrote that while Eden Gardens remembers Pataudi the cricketer, she remembers him as her Abba, her father.
Soon after Soha shared the video, fans and followers flooded the comments with love, respect, and emotional messages.
Soha Ali Khan is the daughter of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and veteran actor Sharmila Tagore. She married actor Kunal Kemmu on January 25, 2015. The couple welcomed their daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu in September 2017.
On the work front, Soha is popular for films like ‘Rang De Basanti’, ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’, ‘Tum Mile’, ‘Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns’, ‘Chhorii 2’. She has also appeared in web series such as ‘Kaun Banegi Shikharwati’ and ‘Hush Hush’.
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