- India,
- 28-Aug-2025 08:40 AM IST
Soha Ali Khan: There are many celebrities in Bollywood who belong to big and famous families, but their own life story is no less than an inspiration. Today we are talking about one such actress, whose father has been the captain of the Indian cricket team, mother was a veteran actress, and husband, brother and sister-in-law are also part of Bollywood. This actress is none other than Soha Ali Khan.Belongs to a royal familySoha Ali Khan was born in a royal and prestigious family. Her father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was the 9th Nawab of the Pataudi princely state and had been the captain of the Indian cricket team. He owned the Pataudi Palace located in Gurugram, which is worth around Rs 800 crore today. This royal mansion is now owned by Soha's brother and Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. Soha's mother, Sharmila Tagore, has been a veteran actress of Hindi cinema, who has worked in many memorable films. Apart from this, Soha's husband Kunal Khemu and sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan are also famous faces of Bollywood.Why did Soha live in a rented flat?In a recent interview, Soha mentioned an untouched aspect of her life. She told that there was a time when she lived in a rented flat in Lokhandwala, Mumbai, whose rent was Rs 17 thousand per month. It is surprising to hear that despite being from such a rich and royal family, Soha chose to live in a rented flat. She herself told the reason behind this, "I wanted to live an independent life. I wanted to take my own decisions and for this I had to depend on my earnings."Soha told that at that time she used to work in a bank, where she used to get a salary of Rs 2 lakh 20 thousand annually. She used to spend a large part of this salary on rent. Still, she chose this life so that she could live life on her own terms and fulfill her dreams without the consent of her parents.Journey from bank job to BollywoodSoha revealed that she decided to enter the world of acting while working in a bank. However, she knew that her parents might not be happy with this decision. But she was able to take her own decisions on the basis of her financial independence. Soha said, "I was earning myself, so I did not need to listen to anyone else."Soha started her career with films like 'Dil Maange More' (2004) and later won the hearts of the audience with her acting in films like 'Rang De Basanti' (2006) and 'Tum Mile' (2008). Her simplicity and independent thinking gave her a distinct identity in Bollywood.Story of inspirationThis story of Soha Ali Khan teaches us that no matter how big a family you belong to, it is very important to work hard for your identity and independence. Despite being the daughter of a royal family, Soha showed the courage to live life on her own. His determination and self-reliance is a source of inspiration for many people even today.
