Sharmila Tagore, turning 81 on December 8, celebrated with an intimate birthday in the warm circle of her immediate family. Her daughter Soha Ali Khan gave fans a glimpse of the quiet celebration by posting a set of poignant pictures on Instagram. The quiet birthday brought together Soha, Saif Ali Khan, and Sara Ali Khan, making the day all the more special. Among the most touching moments was a handmade birthday card that Soha’s daughter Inaaya made for her grandmother, reflecting the affectionate bond within the family.
In the pictures shared by Soha, Sharmila looks radiant as she poses with her daughters and grandchildren. In one picture, Sara and Soha can be seen smiling as they sit next to the iconic actress in a dimly lit restaurant. In another, Saif, Sara, and Sharmila have posed regally against a festive Christmas backdrop. A few of Sharmila’s friends also joined in the celebration, making the affair warm and intimate.
Soha also shared a merry video of the family singing “Happy Birthday” while Sharmila cut two cakes—one chocolate and one vanilla. The video was captioned: “My amma on her birthday—missed you Apa @sabapataudi!” The post invited loving responses from fans who were thrilled to see the family come together in celebration of the veteran star.
Sara Ali Khan earlier shared a warm birthday post for her grandmother, referring to Sharmila as “the Chanda and Suraj” of their family. The occasion was also celebrated with a warm tribute from Kareena Kapoor Khan. Taking to Instagram, Kareena shared a few family pictures featuring the actress with her mother-in-law. The photos had Kareena walking with Sharmila in a serene open area and another candid moment where Saif smiled while standing beside his mom as she held little Jeh in her arms. On the professional front, Sharmila Tagore made a much-applauded comeback to Bengali cinema in 2025 with Puratawn, her first Bengali outing in 14 years.
Helmed by Suman Ghosh and produced by Rituparna Sengupta under her banner Bhavna Aaj O Kal, the film featured Sharmila as an ageing matriarch battling fading memory. Rituparna played her dutiful daughter, with Indraneil Sengupta and Brishti Ray essaying pivotal roles. Puratawn drew near-universal acclaim from critics and ended up as one of the biggest Bengali hits of 2025, underlining Sharmila Tagore’s incomparable legacy in Indian cinema once again.
