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Soha recalls mistaking her father's Olympic torch run in 1987 for an ‘usual jog'
Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan took a trip down memory lane and recalled a childhood memory from 1987 when she wanted to join her late father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi on what she thought was his regular jog, which was actually an Olympic torch run. Soha took to her Instagram stories, where she re-shared a post, where Tiger Pataudi is seen holding the Olympic torch and his daughter Soha are seen running. 'I remember wanting to accompany Abba on what I thought was his usual jog and he said yes. #Olympictorch 1987,' Soha captioned the post. The Olympic torch run, which is also called the Olympic torch relay, is a ceremonial event where the Olympic flame is transported from Olympia, Greece, to the host city of the Olympic Games. The tradition started at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and symbolises a message of peace and friendship. Talking about Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, he was an Indian cricketer and a former captain of the Indian cricket team. He was appointed India's cricket captain at the age of 21. Mansoor Ali Khan, who is also the father of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, was the son of Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the last ruler of the princely state of Pataudi during the British Raj. He received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001, the highest honour bestowed by BCCI on a former player. On the work front, the 46-year-old actress, who is married to Bollywood actor and filmmaker Kunal Kemmu, was last seen in the horror drama 'Chhorii 2,' where she played an impactful portrayal of Daasi Maa. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film is a sequel to the 2021 thriller Chhorii. Starring Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead, the sequel also featured key performances by Gashmeer Mahajani and Saurabh Goyal, among others. The film, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Vikram Malhotra, was released on 11 April 2025.
Time of India
05-08-2025
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- Time of India
Soha Ali Khan once mistook dad Tiger Pataudi's Olympic moment for a morning stroll: 'I thought was his usual jog...'
In a heartwarming throwback, recently gave fans a rare glimpse into her childhood—recounting a moment when she unknowingly joined her father, the legendary Tiger Pataudi, on what turned out to be his historic Olympic torch run in 1987. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What she thought was a simple morning stroll became a cherished piece of sporting and personal history. A jog to remember On Tuesday, Soha took to her Instagram stories and shared her father's iconic Olympic torch run in 1987. 'I remember wanting to accompany Abba on what I thought was his usual jog, and he said yes. #Olympictorch 1987,' Soha wrote in the caption. Forget Coffee! Soha Ali Khan's Morning Ritual Is Pure Wellness Goals Check out the post here: The legacy of the Olympic torch relay The Olympic torch relay, a tradition since the 1936 Berlin Games, carries the flame from Olympia, Greece, to the host city, symbolising global unity and peace. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's inclusion in this iconic event highlighted a legacy that transcended cricket, cementing his stature as a national icon. Pataudi, lovingly known as Tiger Pataudi, remains one of India's most iconic cricketers. Appointed captain of the national team at just 21, he carried forward a royal legacy as the son of Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the last Nawab of Pataudi. In 2001, he received the prestigious C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award—the BCCI's highest honour for a former player. Soha Ali Khan, married to actor-director , was last seen in the 2025 horror thriller Chhorii 2. Directed by Vishal Furia, she played the eerie role of Daasi Maa. The film starred Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead, alongside Gashmeer Mahajan and Saurabh Goyal, and premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 11.
Hindustan Times
05-08-2025
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When Soha Ali Khan mistook Tiger Pataudi's iconic 1987 Olympic torch run for a regular jog
Bollywood actor Soha Ali Khan recently reflected on a cherished childhood memory featuring her late father, cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. In a heartfelt Instagram Story, she shared a throwback photo from 1987, showing herself running alongside him during the Olympic torch relay — a moment she had innocently believed was just his usual morning jog. Soha Ali Khan reminisced about running with her father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, during the 1987 Olympic torch relay. Soha shares cherished memory with her father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi On Tuesday, Soha took to her Instagram stories and shared her father's iconic Olympic torch run in 1987. 'I remember wanting to accompany Abba on what I thought was his usual jog, and he said yes. #Olympictorch 1987,' Soha wrote in the caption. A screengrab of Soha Ali Khan's Instagram stories. The Olympic torch run, also known as the torch relay, is a ceremonial tradition that dates back to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. It involves the transportation of the Olympic flame from Olympia, Greece, to the host city of the Games, symbolising global unity, peace, and friendship. Pataudi's participation in such a prestigious event was a testament to his legacy beyond cricket. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger Pataudi, was one of India's most celebrated cricketers and became the national team's captain at the young age of 21. He was the son of Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the last Nawab of the princely state of Pataudi. In 2001, Tiger was honoured with the C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest accolade by the BCCI for a former player. Soha's latest projects Soha, who is married to actor-director Kunal Kemmu, was last seen in the 2025 horror thriller Chhorii 2. Directed by Vishal Furia, she portrayed the haunting character of Daasi Maa. The film starred Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead and featured performances by Gashmeer Mahajan and Saurabh Goyal. It had an OTT release on Amazon Prime on 11 April.
News18
05-08-2025
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Soha Ali Khan Recalls Mistaking Dad Tiger Pataudi's Olympic Torch Run For 'Usual Jog'
Soha Ali Khan recalled accompanying her father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi on the Olympic torch run in 1987, thinking it was just a regular jog. Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan took a trip down memory lane and recalled a childhood memory from 1987 when she wanted to join her late father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi on what she thought was his regular jog, which was actually an Olympic torch run. Soha took to her Instagram stories, where she re-shared a post, where Tiger Pataudi is seen holding the Olympic torch and his daughter Soha are seen running. 'I remember wanting to accompany Abba on what I thought was his usual jog and he said yes. #Olympictorch 1987," Soha captioned the post. The Olympic torch run, which is also called the Olympic torch relay, is a ceremonial event where the Olympic flame is transported from Olympia, Greece, to the host city of the Olympic Games. The tradition started at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and symbolises a message of peace and friendship. Talking about Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, he was an Indian cricketer and a former captain of the Indian cricket team. He was appointed India's cricket captain at the age of 21. Mansoor Ali Khan, who is also the father of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, was the son of Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the last ruler of the princely state of Pataudi during the British Raj. He received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001, the highest honour bestowed by BCCI on a former player. On the work front, the 46-year-old actress, who is married to Bollywood actor and filmmaker Kunal Kemmu, was last seen in the horror drama 'Chhorii 2," where she played an impactful portrayal of Daasi Maa. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film is a sequel to the 2021 thriller Chhorii. Starring Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead, the sequel also featured key performances by Gashmeer Mahajani and Saurabh Goyal, among others. The film, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Vikram Malhotra, was released on 11 April 2025. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
