When Sharmila Tagore spoke about changing her religion and name to marry Tiger Pataudi: ‘It had to be faced and understood’

Sharmila Tagore’s marriage to Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was groundbreaking, leading her to embrace Islam and the name Ayesha. She reflected on this decision as deepening her understanding of both religions. Her relationship with her mother-in-law, Nawab Begum Sajida Sultan, grew over time into one of mutual respect.