Sharmila Tagore recalls being questioned how her husband permitted her to work after the wedding

• Sharmila Tagore explained how difficult it was for her to deal with judgments.
• She was working in films a few decades ago.
• Sharmila Tagore had the support of her husband Mansoor Ali Khan when working in films.

Sharmila Tagore, a seasoned actor, described how challenging it was for her to deal with opinions while she was acting in movies a few decades ago. In a recent interview, Sharmila said that her late husband, cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan, had been there for her.

Sharmila contrasted the traditional and contemporary views on women actresses continuing to work after marriage. She claimed that although she was questioned, her daughter Soha Ali Khan and daughter-in-law, actor Kareena Kapoor, weren’t.

Sharmila stated in a Bollywood Bubble interview: “My family gave me a lot of support, and my spouse always gave me room and always stood with me. I did not need to defend myself. I therefore had that kind of help. That is a huge blessing for me. My mother had to complete her MA on her own because she was prohibited from attending a coed university. How did your husband permit you to work after you got married is a question I’ve been asked. Nobody ever questions my daughter, my daughter-in-law, who lives her life.”

She said, “The world is evolving. We’re moving ahead. Society can be sluggish to adapt, but once change becomes the norm, it also speeds up, as is the case right now in the entire world. Male dominance and the male gaze are still prevalent. India has a long history, hence different regions of the country hold different types of beliefs. Mumbai, a beautiful city, Delhi, and Kolkata, the larger cities, have a different viewpoint. Overall, I believe that our situation has improved.”

Mansoor and Sharmila got married in December 1968. They have Saif Ali Khan, Saba Ali Khan, and Soha Ali Khan as children. In 2012, Saif wed Kareena Kapoor. Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan are their two sons. Soha and Kunal.

With Gulmohar, Sharmila is returning to the big screen after her 2010 film Break Ke Baad. Together with Manoj Bajpayee, Amol Palekar, Suraj Sharma, Simran Rishi Bagga, and Kaveri Seth, the family drama is directed by Rahul V. Chittella. Star Studios, in collaboration with Chalkboard Entertainment, and Autonomous Works, develop it. On March 3, Gulmohar will debut on Disney+ Hotstar.

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