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Saba Ali Khan says she almost married at 19
Jewellery designer Saba Ali Khan said she was introduced to potential marriage partners from the age of 18 or 19 and almost married someone in Kolkata at 19. Speaking on Neha Dhupia…
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Jewellery designer Saba Ali Khan said she was introduced to potential marriage partners from the age of 18 or 19 and almost married someone in Kolkata at 19. Speaking on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s show, she said the match did not work out because she was not ready. Saba, elder sister of actors Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan, also said she never had a boyfriend.
Saba said she remained open to marriage but did not find someone compatible. She recalled her late father, former India cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, as charismatic, humble and responsible, and said he taught her independence. She is the eldest daughter of Pataudi and actor Sharmila Tagore.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy reading is that Saba Ali Khan is defending singlehood or blaming high standards. Her account says something simpler: marriage introductions began early, one nearly led to a wedding, and she was not ready. Compatibility is personal, not a celebrity verdict on marriage or relationships. The useful measure is whether people can make such choices freely, without family pressure or public judgement. The real test is consent at 19, not marital status later.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, ndtv.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
