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Saba Pataudi was single even in her 50s, was getting married at the age of 19, but... why is Saif's sister still unmarried?
Saba Pataudi rejected marriage at 19: Know Why: Saif Ali Khan's sister, Saba Pataudi, has remained unmarried. Now 50, Saba has revealed the real reason for her unmarried status.
Saba Pataudi, a member of the Pataudi family and Saif Ali Khan's sister, may have stayed away from the film world, but her personal life has always been a subject of public interest. Unmarried at 50, Saba has now revealed that she came very close to marriage at the age of 19. However, the proposal fell through at the last minute. In a recent interview, she revealed the real reason behind her not getting married.
Marriage was fixed at the age of 19
During a conversation on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi's show, Saba Pataudi revealed that she had been receiving numerous marriage proposals since she was 18. She added that at 19, her marriage to a man from Kolkata was almost finalized. "My marriage was almost finalized at 19," Saba said. "I was introduced to a man from Kolkata, but it didn't progress. To be honest, I wasn't mentally prepared for marriage at that time."
I never found a life partner of my choice
Saba revealed that she was open to marriage even later, but she never found a partner with whom she could spend her life. According to her, the most important thing in a relationship is mutual understanding and compatibility. She said she wanted someone who had a personality like her late father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. This was the reason she never found the right life partner and never married. During the interview, Saba also mentioned a famous statement by actress Taapsee Pannu. She said she completely agrees with Taapsee's statement, "I don't want a boy, I want a mature man." Saba believes that marriage should be done only when the right person is found, not due to age or societal pressures.
Staying away from films, he chose a different career
While her brother Saif Ali Khan and sister Soha Ali Khan pursued careers in Bollywood, Saba Pataudi has always maintained a distance from the glamour industry. Saba is a jewelry designer by profession. According to her social media profiles, she is also a tarot reader, spiritual healer, and chief custodian of the Royal Endowment Trust of Bhopal. She is quite active on social media and often shares unseen photos and memories of the Pataudi family.
Saif Ali Khan upcoming movie
On the work front, Saif Ali Khan will soon be seen in the Priyadarshan-directed film "Haiwaan." Akshay Kumar also plays a key role in the film. The two stars will be seen together on the big screen after nearly 18 years. The film also stars Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher, and Shriya Pilgaonkar in pivotal roles. "Haiwaan," the Hindi remake of the Malayalam film "Oppam," is scheduled to release in theaters on September 11, 2026. Saif is also a part of "Hum Hindustani."
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