'Had A Lot Of Support', Sharmila Tagore Was Asked How She Was Allowed To Work Post Marriage

Sharmila Tagore, a seasoned actor, described how challenging it was for her to deal with opinions while she was acting in movies a few decades ago.

In a recent interview, Sharmila said that her late husband, cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan, had been there for her.

Sharmila contrasted the traditional and contemporary views on women actresses continuing to work after marriage. She claimed that although she was questioned, her daughter Soha Ali Khan and daughter-in-law, actor Kareena Kapoor, weren't.

Sharmila Tagore

In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Sharmila said, "I had a lot of support from my family, my husband, who always gave me space, always supported me in everything. I didn't have to explain myself. So I had that kind of support. I have been very blessed with that. My mother wasn't allowed to go to a co-ed university, she had to do her MA privately. I have been asked, 'How did your husband allow you to work after you got married'. My daughter nobody asks her, she lives her..., my daughter-in-law."

She claims that things are altering. We're moving ahead. Society can be sluggish to adapt, but once change becomes the norm, it also speeds up, as is the case right now in the entire world.

Male dominance and the male gaze are still prevalent. India has a long history, hence different regions of the country hold different types of beliefs. Mumbai, a beautiful city, Delhi, and Kolkata, the larger cities, have a different viewpoint. She believes that overall, things have improved for us.

Sharmila Tagore

Mansoor and Sharmila got married in December 1968.

They have Saif Ali Khan, Saba Ali Khan, and Soha Ali Khan as children. In 2012, Saif wed Kareena Kapoor. Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan are their two sons. In 2015, Soha wed actor Kunal Khemu. Inaaya Naumi Khemmu, their daughter, is born to them.

With Gulmohar, Sharmila is returning to the big screen after her 2010 film Break Ke Baad. Together with Manoj Bajpayee, Amol Palekar, Suraj Sharma, Simran Rishi Bagga, and Kaveri Seth, the family drama is directed by Rahul V. Chittella. Star Studios, in collaboration with Chalkboard Entertainment, and Autonomous Works, develop it. On March 3, Gulmohar will debut on Disney+ Hotstar.

Sharmila Tagore

Talking about the project, Sharmila said in a statement, "Gulmohar is a household story that is relatable to all. It is a balance between tradition and modernity and how families can bridge that gap with love and warmth."

Gulmohar will release on Disney Plus Hotstar.

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