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News Topical, Digital Desk : While today's cinema may be a little different, bold, and funky, Hindi cinema wasn't like this back then. Western culture was rarely depicted in films. It's not that the stories were simple back then; even then, the stories were often elaborate, and the characters' looks were also carefully crafted. However, heroines, adorned with modesty and shame, had to secretly appear bold. Today, we'll tell you the story of a heroine who caused a stir when she wore a bikini for the first time in the 1970s. Let's explore that heroine's story...
Sharmila Tagore appeared in such films
In the 50s and 60s, heroines of Hindi cinema were mostly seen on screen in saris or ghangra-choli. But by the 70s, a wave of change had begun. This was the time when Sharmila Tagore entered cinema. Sharmila Tagore was born on December 8, 1944, into a Bengali Hindu family in Andhra Pradesh.
Before entering Hindi films, Sharmila Tagore worked in Bengali films. At the age of 13, she made her Bengali film debut and continued working there for approximately five years. After this, she found her way to Bollywood. In 1964, she made her Hindi cinema debut with Shakti Samanta's film "Kashmir Ki Kali." Her co-star in the film was Shammi Kapoor, and the pairing was a hit.
This film gave me recognition in Bollywood
After entering Hindi films, the doors of Bollywood gradually opened for her. In 1966, a film called Anupama was released. This film was a blockbuster for Sharmila Tagore's career. This film brought her great success in Bollywood and with it, she became one of the leading actresses. She appeared opposite Dharmendra in the film and with this film, she became a major actress. After this, she never looked back. She worked with many big stars including Rajesh Khanna, Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan.
Shashi Kapoor was Krish and the pairing with Rajesh Khanna was a hit.
Sharmila Tagore acted in many big films and after that she got the opportunity to work with big heroes as well. She herself admitted that she had a crush on Shashi Kapoor and she also liked him. The pair of both worked together in about 9 films. Their chemistry was also liked a lot. However, Sharmila Tagore's hit on screen pairing was with Rajesh Khanna. Sharmila Tagore worked in many films with Kaka. These include Safar, Aradhana, Amar Prem and many more.
Became Muslim for the sake of love
While Sharmila Tagore was a hit in her films, her personal life was also a hot topic of discussion. The heroine who captivated millions in the 60s and 70s fell in love with a cricketer. This was none other than the famous cricketer Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. It is said that the two met in Delhi. It was even rumored that whenever Sharmila Tagore would arrive at the stadium to watch a match, Nawab Ali Khan Pataudi would greet her with a sixer.
Their love blossomed, and they finally married. They wed on December 27, 1969. It is said that Sharmila Tagore had to agree to a condition set by Sajida Sultan, the last Nawab of Bhopal and mother of Tiger Pataudi, for the marriage. Before marrying Mansoor Ali Khan, Sharmila had to convert to Islam and change her name to Ayesha Sultan. Sharmila happily accepted this condition, and the two were then married.
Due to fear of mother-in-law, bikini hoardings had to be removed.
You might be surprised to learn that Sharmila Tagore was the first Bollywood actress to pose in a bikini for a Filmfare magazine cover. She did this photoshoot for the release of her film "An Evening in Paris." The film received extensive promotion, and she had these bikini billboards put up everywhere. However, it is said that she had these billboards removed due to fear of her mother-in-law.
After their marriage, Tiger Pataudi didn't stop Sharmila from working in films. Although it was considered unsuitable for Pataudis and Nawabs to work in films at that time, Tiger Pataudi didn't object, and Sharmila continued working in films. After their marriage, they had three children: Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan, and Saba Ali Khan. Today, Sharmila Tagore lives with her family and is very happy.
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