Saif Ali Khan: Sharmila Tagore Praises Her Son’s Parenting Style

Saif Ali Khan:  Renowned actress Sharmila Tagore recently openly praised her son Saif Ali Khan's parenting. Speaking on the latest episode of Soha Ali Khan's podcast, "All About Her," Sharmila Tagore describedSaif Ali Khan as "a wonderful parent." She said that parenting practices have changed over time, and she has learned from her own children how to approach parenting with greater understanding and sensitivity in today's times. Sharmila Tagore's statement further solidifies Saif Ali Khan's image as a responsible and caring father.

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Sharmila Tagore praises son Saif Ali Khan's parenting skills!

Sharmila Tagore, in a podcast, highlighted Saif Ali Khan's ability to balance professional commitments and parental responsibilities when Sara was younger. The 80-year-old actress said, "Saif has been a very good parent. I've seen him with you [Sara]. For example, if he had to go to a premiere at midnight, she would go with him, but we could see that it didn't hurt her, and she would come back and do her homework."

What did Sharmila Tagore say about Ibrahim Ali Khan?

Sharmila Tagore also recalled an incident from her grandson Ibrahim Ali Khan's childhood that changed her views on parenting. She said, "With Ibrahim, I remember... I think it was the Pataudis, and they were making a Christmas tree, and I was trying to be perfect and put it up just right. And Ibrahim was putting it up all over the place. So Saif said, 'Do you have a problem? Everyone should participate.' I also learned that you don't have to be perfect, but you should let children grow at their own pace. And he's been really wonderful." 

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How many children does Saif Ali Khan have?

Saif Ali Khan has four children: two from his first wife Amrita Singh (actress Sara Ali Khan and actor Ibrahim Ali Khan) and two sons from his current wife Kareena Kapoor Khan (Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan). Sara and Ibrahim are older and are often seen with their mother, while Taimur and Jeh are younger and are often seen with both parents.

In which film will Sharmila Tagore be seen?

On the work front, Sharmila Tagore returned to Bengali cinema after 14 years with the 2025 feature film "Puratan." Suman Ghosh is directing the film, which is being produced by Rituparna Sengupta under her brand "Bhavana Aaj O Kal." Sharmila Tagore plays a woman with memory loss, while Rituparna plays her daughter. Indranil Sengupta and Brishti Ray also play important roles. The film received positive reviews and became one of the most popular Bengali releases of 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Who is Sharmila Tagore?

A: Sharmila Tagore is a veteran actress of Hindi cinema, who has worked in many memorable films in the 1960s and 70s.

Q2. Which famous films has Sharmila Tagore worked in?

A: She has acted in Aradhana, Amar Prem, Kashmir Ki Kali, Chupke Chupke and many Bengali films of Satyajit Ray.

Q3. What is Sharmila Tagore's relationship with Saif Ali Khan?

A: Sharmila Tagore is the mother of Saif Ali Khan.

Q4. Why is Sharmila Tagore in the news recently?

A: She recently came into the limelight after she praised Saif Ali Khan's parenting in a podcast.

Q5. Has Sharmila Tagore held any institutional or political roles?

A: Yes, she has been the chairperson of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

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