The recent intimate celebration of veteran actress Sharmila Tagore’s 81st birthday in Delhi garnered significant media attention, not just for the heartwarming family pictures shared by her daughter Soha Ali Khan, but also due to the noticeable absence of her daughter-in-law, Kareena Kapoor Khan.
The family gathering saw Sharmila Tagore surrounded by her son Saif Ali Khan, daughter Soha Ali Khan, and granddaughter Sara Ali Khan, who all travelled to the capital for the milestone occasion. Soha’s social media posts offered a glimpse into the cozy, festive atmosphere, featuring pictures of the family cutting cakes and sharing candid moments, with Saif and Sara smiling alongside the matriarch.
Sara Ali Khan also posted a touching tribute to her “Badi Amma,” lovingly calling her the “Chanda and Suraj of our family.” However, both Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif’s sister, Saba Ali Pataudi, were absent from the in-person celebration.
While the exact reason for Kareena’s absence from the Delhi gathering was not specified, the actress ensured her affection was well-known by posting a heartfelt online tribute. Kareena shared a series of unseen family photos on her Instagram account, captioning the post, “Happy birthday d, dearest Mother-in-law.
” The carousel included a lovely image of Saif Ali Khan posing with his mother as she cradled their youngest son, Jeh, and another snapshot of Kareena walking alongside Sharmila, with a sweet message overlay reading, “Always trying to follow in your footsteps.
” This social media tribute, along with her frequent public expressions of love and admiration for her mother-in-law, underscored the strong bond they share, even if professional commitments or prior engagements prevented her from attending the private family function.
The online wishes from both Kareena and Saba—who also shared throwback photos—served as a modern affirmation of their connection to the Pataudi family, despite not being physically present for the birthday brunch, which was primarily attended by those who flew in for the special day.
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