Sara Ali Khan hails from the long and dignified lineage of both the Pataudis and Tagores and as such has been exposed to the best of both prestigious worlds while growing up, not to mention the values inclulcated by her mother, Amrita Singh. Coming to her father, Saif Ali Khan's maternal side of the Tagores, Sara Ali Khan, recently counted her blessings in an interview with ETimes for having Sharmila Tagore as her grandmother, where she lavished praise on the legendary actress' best attributes. Also Read - After Coolie No. 1, is David Dhawan now planning to remake Biwi No. 1? Here's what we know
“I'm very lucky to have a grandmother like her because she is very warm. She is amazing. She epitomizes dignity and grace. And she's also an extremely maternal and loving grandmother,” said Sara Ali Khan while mentioning the personal bond she shares with Sharmila Tagore. Also Read - When Akshay Kumar couldn't charge his phone because of a frog – view pic
Coming to what she has gained from Sharmilaji as an artiste in the same industry of Bollywood, Sara added, “If I watch ‘Aradhana’, and ‘Mere Sapno ki Rani’, I’m like, Oh my God, that's my dadi! Like, are you serious? Because she's just superb, you know, she's a star. I think she's the first star in my opinion. So sometimes it's almost confusing for me, like, really that lady is my grandmother. You know, it's weird. It is very strange. But, I mean, she's amazing. And I'm very lucky to have her in my life.” Also Read - Sooryavanshi, '83, Brahmastra, Laal Singh Chaddha: Here are the 36 most-awaited films scheduled to release in 2021
Well, that really sums up the legend that is Sharmila Tagore, doesn't it? She's all about grace, poise, dignity, versatility, inspiration and institution in herself both on and off screen.
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