‘Legend’, ‘great captain’, ‘style icon’, ‘gentleman’ – that’s how Bollywood remembered former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi on receiving news of the 70-year-old’s death.
Saif Ali Khan’s dad died in New Delhi today (September 22) after battling a lung infection for about a month. Saif, his mum Sharmila Tagore, his sister Saba and girlfriend Kareena Kapoor were with the cricketing legend when he passed away. Here’s what Bollywood had to say about Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi.
Akshay Kumar: “Just heard about the sad demise of Tiger Pataudi, one of India’s finest & youngest captains, a thorough gentleman and leader, extremely sad news. Heartfelt condolences to the family.”
Amitabh Bachchan: Sad news .. Tiger Pataudi passes away..!!
Madhur Bhandarkar: Sad to hear that Tiger Pataudi is no more… An era ends…
Neha Dhupia: Very Sad to hear about the demise of tiger Pataudi … RIP.
Rahul Bose: Distraught to hear about Tiger Pataudi’s demise. He was a great captain, player, gentleman and my coach for a summer. Will never forget him.
Arbaaz Khan: RIP Tiger Pataudi. One of the India’s finest captains.
Dia Mirza: So saddened… Tiger Pataudi RIP. We will never forget your contribution and charisma. God grant his family strength.
Nagesh Kukunoor: “Just heard about the news. Other than the obvious that he was a great cricketer, I feel he was a style icon of his time. He had a regal personality. My condolences go to Saif for sure,” he said.
Ad filmmaker-turned-lyricist Prasoon Joshi termed it a “big loss”. “I briefly met him, but have been very close to Sharmila-ji for a long time now. It is a big loss, I am very shocked by the news…May god bless the family,” Prasoon, who is currently in Delhi, said.
