Sharmila-Pataudi Love Story: The exchange took place in Paris and then Ayesha Sultan became the love story of Sharmila Tagore and Nawab Pataudi.

News India Live, Digital Desk: When the ‘Glamour Queen’ of Bollywood and the ‘Nawab’ of Indian cricket were caught in love with each other, at that time it was like the script of a big film. The pairing of Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (Tiger) not only brought down the walls of religion but also proved that true love is above every challenge.1. Proposed in a filmy style on the streets of Paris. Both of them first met in Delhi in 1965 through a common friend. But the official expression of love took place across the seven seas in Paris, the capital of France. Nawab’s style: Nawab Pataudi had proposed Sharmila on a beautiful evening in Paris. Interestingly, to please Sharmila, Pataudi had sent her roses and gifts for four consecutive years.2. The wall of religion and the birth of ‘Ayesha Sultan’ The marriage of a Hindu actress and a Muslim Nawab was not easy in that period. There was a lot of opposition from both their families. Adopted Islam: To become the daughter-in-law of the Pataudi family, Sharmila Tagore adopted Islam on her own will and changed her name to ‘Ayesha Sultan’. Historical Nikah: Both of them got married on 27 December 1968, which was the most talked about marriage of that time.3. Bikini controversy and Nawab’s support: Just before the marriage, Sharmila Tagore was in controversy for wearing a bikini for her film ‘An Evening in Paris’ and a magazine cover. Supportive Partner: While the whole world was criticizing Sharmila, Nawab Pataudi stood with her as a shield. He always respected Sharmila’s work and choices, which was an example in that conservative era.4. A successful journey and an illustrious legacy The couple remained together for 42 years (until Nawab Pataudi’s death in 2011). His legacy has been carried forward brilliantly by his children – Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan. Even today, when there is talk of royal couple, the name of ‘Pataudi and Tagore’ comes at the top.