# Soha and Saba recall Saif’s frugal childhood in Pataudi palace 2026-08-07T08:45:42+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Soha Ali Khan and Saba Pataudi have recalled that their childhood in the Pataudi family palace came with strict lessons in saving money. Speaking on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s YouTube show, they said their father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, left notes asking them to switch off lights and refused some requests to visit friends because petrol was expensive. The Times of India reports that the sisters received Rs 100 as pocket money, while trips to England came with 5 pounds each. Saba also recalled Saif taking money from her wallet and returning it as a Raksha Bandhan gift. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: celebrity interviews, Pataudi family, Saba Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/soha-and-saba-recall-saifs-frugal-childhood-in-pataudi-palace/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/soha-and-saba-recall-saifs-frugal-childhood-in-pataudi-palace/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.