Soha Ali Khan Birthday: From Films to Books, A Look at Her Remarkable Journey

Soha Ali Khan Birthday Special: Soha Ali Khan, a well-known Bollywood actress and a member of the royal Pataudi family, is celebrating her birthday today. Soha's name is .... Bollywood Movies

By Bollyy 04 Oct 2025 in Birthday Special

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Soha Ali Khan Birthday: Renowned Bollywood actress and royal member of the Pataudi family, Soha Ali Khan, is celebrating her birthday today. Soha is among those actresses who have carved a distinct identity for themselves in films and won the hearts of audiences with their simplicity and grace.

Belonging to the royal family

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Soha Ali Khan was born on October 4, 1978, in Delhi. She is the daughter of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, a renowned Indian cricketer and the Nawab of Pataudi, and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore. Soha's family has been deeply involved in both Bollywood and cricket. Her brother Saif Ali Khan is a major star in Hindi cinema, and her sister-in-law, Kareena Kapoor, is also one of the industry's top actresses.

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Education and early life

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Soha completed her early education at The British School in Delhi. She then earned a degree in Modern History from Oxford University. A distinguished academic, Soha also earned a Masters in International Relations from the London School of Economics. Her strong academic background is why she is often referred to as intelligent and classy.

Film career

Dil Maange More

Soha Ali Khan made her Bollywood debut in 2004 with the film Dil Maange More. She then appeared in Rang De Basanti (2006), where her character Sonia was well-received by audiences. This film brought her recognition and prominence. She subsequently starred in films such as Khoya Khoya Chand, Tum Mile, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns.

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Soha didn't limit herself to Bollywood, but also showcased her acting prowess in Bengali and English films. She was even honored with the Best Debut Award in Bengali Film History.

personal life

Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan and actor Kunal Khemmu have always preferred to keep their love life private. But did you know that her mother, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, was initially skeptical about their marriage? Soha recently revealed that her mother advised her against marrying an actor.

Sharmila Tagore's experience and advice

Interestingly, Sharmila Tagore herself married outside the film industry. She married Indian cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Meanwhile, Soha's elder brother, Saif Ali Khan, married actresses both times. His first marriage, to Amrita Singh, ended in a bitter divorce. Later, Saif married actress Kareena Kapoor (Saif Ali Khan Second Marriage). Perhaps inspired by these experiences, Sharmila Tagore gave this advice to her daughter.

What did Soha say?

Soha Ali Khan recently opened up about this on The Quiztalk podcast. She said, "My mother told me – 'Do whatever you want, but never marry an actor.' But I met Kunal and everything changed." Soha explained that being the spouse of an actor comes with many responsibilities. "You have to live a certain way, and that's how I am," she said. However, she also admitted that her relationship with Kunal is strong and understanding.

Father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and his calm nature

When Soha was jokingly asked if her father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, ever had mood swings, she laughed and said, "Father was a very calm person. I never heard him raise his voice in my entire life. He was strict, but never seemed angry." Soha also said that the difference between her parents was reflected in her upbringing. "Mom would get angry with us easily, but Dad was always calm."

Soha's married life and Kunal Kemmu's nature

Soha also shared that, like her mother, she herself is very patient. But her husband, Kunal Kemmu (Soha Ali Khan Love Story) knows "which buttons to push to make me angry." She said, "He's the only person who can make me angry. Not even my seven-year-old daughter! Maybe that's the truth of the acting business – we express our feelings openly and share our stress." She also jokingly said that when Kunal has mood swings, he is very happy, but the rest of the family trembles.