The marriage plans of chote nawab Saif Ali Khan and Indian diva Kareena Kapoor have been put on hold after the demise of the actor’s father – Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. Apparently, Saif and Kareena were supposed to marry in mid-February 2012.
Talking to a daily, a source said, “The official mourning period of the family is six months, but the family won’t celebrate for the next one year. The plans were already put on hold and we were looking at a date later next year because we expected Nawabsaheb to get better. But tragedy has struck.” Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, one of the greatest cricket captains India has produced, died on Thursday after battling with a lung infection which was diagnosed about three months back.
He was suffering from interstitial lung disease (interstitial pneumonitis).
Saif touched, says ‘Thank You’
NEW DELHI – Saif Ali Khan, who is mourning his father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s death, is touched and overwhelmed by the warmth shown by the world at large. “It’s a sad moment for all at home. I’m extremely thankful for the support extended to us. It’s overwhelming. People from all fraternities – sports, cinema, politics, media – have sent their condolences. They’ve said beautiful things about my father, and I’d like to thank them for that. Even he would’ve been most grateful for all those kind words and warmth shown to him,” said Saif.
As Tiger Pataudi was laid to rest today, the heartfelt condolences and tales of how great this man was continue to make their way to the Pataudi household in ways of bouquets, letters, SMSes. The women of the Pataudi household Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan conducted themselves with grace, composure and strength at the funeral of the great man that once was.