Sharmila Tagore Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies

Sharmila Tagore is an iconic Indian actress, celebrated for her contributions to Hindi and Bengali cinema.

Known for her roles in classics like Satyakam (1969), Aradhana (1969), and Amar Prem (1972), she is a two-time National Film Award winner and a Padma Bhushan recipient.

As a member of the illustrious Tagore family and the matriarch of the Pataudi family, she has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and continues to influence the industry through her legacy.

Profile

• Full Name: Sharmila Tagore
• Stage Name: Sharmila Tagore
• Born: December 8, 1944
• Age: 80 years old
• Birthplace: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
• Parent: Gitindranath Tagore (father), Ira Tagore (mother)
• Siblings: Romila Sen (sister), Tinku Tagore (sister)
• Spouse: Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (m. 1968-2011)
• Children: Saif Ali Khan, Saba Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan
• Relationship: Widowed
• Net Worth: $2,000,000 to $10,000,000

Early Life and Education

Sharmila Tagore was born on December 8, 1944, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, to Gitindranath Tagore, a general manager at the Elgin Mills Company, and Ira Tagore (née Barua).

Her ethnicity is Bengali, and she was raised in a Hindu household.

She grew up in Kolkata with her two sisters, Romila Sen and Tinku Tagore, in a culturally rich environment tied to the Tagore family, known for their contributions to literature and arts, led by her great-grandfather, Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate.

Sharmila attended St. John’s Diocesan Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Kolkata but left to pursue acting at age 13 after her debut in Satyajit Ray’s Apur Sansar.

Her early exposure to cinema and her family’s artistic legacy shaped her career path, though formal higher education was not pursued due to her early entry into the film industry.

Career

Sharmila Tagore began her acting career at 13 with Satyajit Ray’s Bengali film Apur Sansar (1959), playing Aparna.

She worked with Ray in films like Pratidwandi (1970), Devi (1960), and Seemabaddha (1971), earning critical acclaim.

Her Hindi film debut came with Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), but An Evening in Paris (1967) and Aradhana (1969) opposite Rajesh Khanna made her a Bollywood star.

Notable Hindi films include Satyakam (1969), Amar Prem (1972), Mausam (1975), and Namkeen (1982).

She took a hiatus after marrying Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi in 1968 to focus on family but returned with films like Mississippi Masala (1991) and Aashik Awara (1993).

Her later roles include Abar Aranye (2003), Viruddh (2005), and Break Ke Baad (2010) with Deepika Padukone.

She served as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (2005–2011) and was a jury member at Cannes in 2009.

She also appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2005 and continues to influence cinema through her family’s production house.

Social Media

Sharmila Tagore does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Sharmila Tagore, 80, resides in India, primarily in New Delhi or Mumbai.

She stands at 157 cm (5’2″).

She married Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, the Nawab of Pataudi and former Indian cricket captain, in 1968, converting to Islam and taking the name Ayesha Sultana before reverting to her original name.

They had three children: Saif Ali Khan, Saba Ali Khan, and Soha Ali Khan, all involved in entertainment or philanthropy.

Mansoor died in 2011, leaving her widowed.

Her grandchildren include Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan.

A Sagittarius, Sharmila is known for her progressive outlook, evident in her bold film choices, like wearing a bikini in An Evening in Paris.

She maintains a private life, focusing on family and her legacy in cinema, with minimal social media presence.

Filmography

• Apur Sansar (1959, film) – Aparna
• Devi (1960, film) – Doyamoyee
• Kashmir Ki Kali (1964, film) – Champa
• An Evening in Paris (1967, film) – Deepa
• Aradhana (1969, film) – Vandhana Tripathi
• Satyakam (1969, film) – Ranjana
• Pratidwandi (1970, film) – Supporting Role
• Seemabaddha (1971, film) – Tutul
• Amar Prem (1972, film) – Pushpa
• Mausam (1975, film) – Chanda/Kajli
• Namkeen (1982, film) – Nimki
• Mississippi Masala (1991, film) – Kinnu
• Aashik Awara (1993, film) – Supporting Role
• Abar Aranye (2003, film) – Aparna
• Viruddh (2005, film) – Sumitra Patwardhan
• Break Ke Baad (2010, film) – Ayesha

Net Worth

Sharmila Tagore’s estimated net worth ranges from $2,000,000 to $10,000,000.

Her wealth is derived from her extensive acting career in over 60 films, endorsements, and her family’s investments, including the Pataudi estate.

Her children’s success in Bollywood and her role in managing family assets further contribute to her financial standing.