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Soha Ali Khan Says Sharmila Tagore Was Longtime Family Breadwinner

She cites low cricket earnings in her father’s era to frame a wider look at working mothers’ trade-offs.

Soha Ali Khan Reveals Why Mom Sharmila Was Family's Breadwinner Even When Father Was 'Professional Cricketer' - EXCL
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Overview

  • In a new Zoom interview, Soha Ali Khan said Sharmila Tagore supported the household for years, including after marriage.
  • She explained that Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s playing days predated modern pay in cricket, leaving little income from the sport.
  • Soha praised her mother’s disciplined work ethic and said her blunt feedback functions as a loving reality check.
  • Reflecting on parenting, she said careers and caregiving compete for time and that women often miss work or a child’s milestones.
  • She described building her podcast All About Her by prioritizing topics such as nutrition, oncology, epilepsy and finance and inviting guests without pay.