Begum is an Indian on-screen character famous for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema. She is celebrated for depicting both conventional and present-day ladies and is respected among the most noteworthy performing artists in the history of Indian cinema. Tagore has gotten various honors, including two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, and the Filmfare Lifetime Accomplishment Award.
Early Life and Background
Born in Cawnpore, British India (presently Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh), Tagore hails from the recognized Tagore family, an unmistakable Bengali ancestry that played a critical part in the Bengali Renaissance.
Final Bengali Film: "Puratawn"
In 2025, she returned to Bengali cinema after a 14-year break with Suman Ghosh's film "Puratawn." Amid the debut in Kolkata, she declared that this might be her last Bengali film due to well-being concerns, expressing, "Acting needs a certain level of physical wellness, and I’m not keeping well." Her girl, Soha Ali Khan, had already uncovered that Tagore discreetly combated cancer in 2023.
Personal Life
In 1969, the Apu trilogy's actress married cricketer the Nawab of Pataudi and received the title Ayesha Sultana. The couple had three children: Saif Ali Khan, a Bollywood performing artist; Soha Ali Khan, a performing artist; and Saba Ali Khan, a jewelry designer.
Honors and Other Roles
Beyond acting, Tagore served as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification from 2004 to 2011. She was named as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Her commitments to Indian cinema and culture have been broadly recognized, coming full circle in the Padma Bhushan grant in 2013.
Legacy
Sharmila Tagore's famous career ranges over six decades, amid which she has cleared out a permanent check on Indian cinema. Her exhibitions have been praised for their profundity and flexibility, and she remains a regarded figure in the film industry.