Children’s Day is observed every year on November 14, marking the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. To mark the occasion, Soha Ali Khan shared throwback pictures on Instagram featuring her mother, Sharmila Tagore, and her father, former cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi, with Nehru. In her caption, she reflected on the significance of the day.The actress shared three black-and-white photographs on Instagram. In one, a young Sharmila is seen pinning something onto Nehru’s coat, while another captures her standing beside him at All India Radio (AIR). The third photograph shows Tiger seated next to Nehru on an occasion whose details remain unknown.In her caption, Soha reflected on her parents’ childhoods, writing, “Before they were my parents, they were children too. Today, on Children’s Day, which marks the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, I’m sharing two special glimpses from our family albums.” She added, “My mother as a little girl, my father as a boy, alongside a man who believed that children were the future of the nation.”
Soha Ali Khan on why Nehru’s birthday is celebrated as Children’s Day
Soha also explained why Nehru’s birthday came to be celebrated as Children’s Day in India. She wrote, “Pandit Nehru ji’s birthday became Children’s Day in India because he didn’t want the day to be about himself – he wanted to celebrate the future of the nation, our children and to give each of them an opportunity to dream big.”She signed off with a wish for children across the country, writing, “My parents had big dreams – with talent, hard work, perseverance and opportunity their dreams came true. May every child have the same chance turn their dreams into reality. Happy Children’s Day!”
Sharmila Tagore and Tiger Pataudi’s love story
Sharmila and Tiger first crossed paths at an after-match party in 1965. Their courtship lasted around four years, with Tiger reportedly winning her over through gestures ranging from sending roses to gifting her air conditioners. The couple lived together before tying the knot in 1968.