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After wrapping up her morning shoot in Mumbai, Sara Ali Khan joined Sharmila Tagore in the capital recently. The ever-poised Sharmila Tagore had a fun partner in Sara Ali Khan as they spoke about their careers and wishlists. During a round of fireside questions, Sharmila Tagore joked that she would like to wear the five-inch heels on the red carpet like Soha.At one point, the grandmother-granddaughter duo had some disagreement over which young heartthrob could be cast opposite Sharmila Tagore if the latter were to star in a rom-com. While Sara thought Ranbir Kapoor would be a classy option opposite her badi ammaSharmila said, “Maybe Ranveer (Singh)!” Here’s a glimpse of all that transpired…
Sharmila Tagore’s advice to Sara if she had to do a biopic on her
Sharmila teased, “Must not copy my hairdo. But you have to because it’s recorded. You poor thing! Nandita Das copies me very well. I think Sara is going to do it her own way. Give me some years, hopefully then I will be around to teach more mannerisms.” Sara responded, “A lot of grace will be required.” Sharmila Tagore quipped, “You have not seen my old films. There were many scenes where I stomped my feet and said, ‘Shut up!’” Sara warmly replied, “Yes, but gracefully.”
RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRE A LITTLE BIT OF FORGETFULNESS: SHARMILA TAGORE
About her idea of a life well lived, Sharmila Tagore said, “Sometimes it worries me that, ‘Oh! God, if something happens to me and the people I love aren’t there, I won’t be able to see them for the last time. It’s an awful thought, but sometimes all you want is to be loved by your family. But that doesn’t happen unless you nurture your relationships. Relationships require nurturing, kindness, a little bit of forgetfulness – letting things go. A little bit of amnesia could be a good thing.”
I WENT THROUGH A PHASE WHEN I NEEDED SUPPORT, AND BADI AMMA CAME LIKE AN ARMY: SARA
Talking about her bond with Sharmila Tagore, Sara said, “Ek hota hai that you are there in good times – Pataudi gaye aur phuljhariyan jalayi, ya London gaye aur Hyde Park mein Ibrahim ki chocolate churayi. Woh theek hai. But when things go south in life, and you need somebody (she is there). I went through a phase in life when I needed support, and badi amma came like an army. She was there for me. In times like that, you realise the true value of relationships. My parents don’t live together but despite that, there is a very appropriate equation that my grandmother shares with my mother, for which I respect both of them immensely. My mom doesn’t have parents, but if anything were to happen to me or Ibrahim, I know that she wouldn’t be alone because badi amma will be there, and that’s everything.”
She added, “She gives me advice on how to manage a lot of things – my life, social media. I think the sense of politeness, of balance, taking it seriously but not over-obsessing – these are ongoing reminders. But she has taught me these not just because she is an actor herself but also because she is an extremely balanced person.”
The bikini story has never been forgotten: Sharmila Tagore
Sharmila Tagore recalled, “It was a Filmfare cover. There were a lot of adverse comments as well as positive comments. It created a huge stir, so there was a lot of learning. I thought I looked very nice in that costume. If I wore it now, it would be odd. Back then, Shakti ji (Samanta), my director, called and said that we have to do some damage control. Not damage control as such, but I decided to change my image. I realised that this glamorous image doesn’t stay in people’s minds forever. So, if you make a place in people’s hearts as a person and not just as a glamorous individual, they could be more loyal to you. The films I chose, I chose with care, like Aradhana and Amar Prem. Of course, the bikini story has never been forgotten. Once upon a time, it was frowned upon, and then it became a very feminine and feminist thing to do. I just thought I had a good figure and I wanted to show off. I still feel that there was nothing wrong. But one needs to learn that you are not living on an island; we need to coexist.”
There was a time when opinions were formed on magazine covers, now they change every day: Sara
Sara added, “It is very important, no matter what age and stage we are, to have a strong sense of self and not seek validation externally. As an actor, I love my audience. I have been taught by my family that when you love, you are loved back. But here (with the audience), it’s not the same. Aur worse tab hota hai jab aapko yahan le jate hain aur phir yahan le aate hain (gesturing ups and lows). It’s not even about movies anymore. There was a time when opinions were formed on magazine covers, then they were formed at the Friday box office. (Now it’s like) Today, I did something good, people like me; tomorrow, I did something bad, people write me off. So I think it is important to surround yourself with like-minded people; otherwise, all of it could be very daunting.”
RANBIR OR RANVEER?
When Sara was asked who she thinks would star opposite Sharmila Tagore in a modern rom-com, if she were to do one, Sara said, “Ranbir Kapoor. I think that you need class to star opposite badi amma.” When Sharmila Tagore disapprovingly nodded, Sara said, “So, who do you want Ranveer Singh? Sharmila Tagore responded, “Why not?” Sara joked, “So Ranveer Singh it is. There is another DP in the house!”
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Sharmila Tagore’s advice to Sara if she had to do a biopic on her
Sharmila teased, “Must not copy my hairdo. But you have to because it’s recorded. You poor thing! Nandita Das copies me very well. I think Sara is going to do it her own way. Give me some years, hopefully then I will be around to teach more mannerisms.” Sara responded, “A lot of grace will be required.” Sharmila Tagore quipped, “You have not seen my old films. There were many scenes where I stomped my feet and said, ‘Shut up!’” Sara warmly replied, “Yes, but gracefully.”
RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRE A LITTLE BIT OF FORGETFULNESS: SHARMILA TAGORE
About her idea of a life well lived, Sharmila Tagore said, “Sometimes it worries me that, ‘Oh! God, if something happens to me and the people I love aren’t there, I won’t be able to see them for the last time. It’s an awful thought, but sometimes all you want is to be loved by your family. But that doesn’t happen unless you nurture your relationships. Relationships require nurturing, kindness, a little bit of forgetfulness – letting things go. A little bit of amnesia could be a good thing.”
I WENT THROUGH A PHASE WHEN I NEEDED SUPPORT, AND BADI AMMA CAME LIKE AN ARMY: SARA
Talking about her bond with Sharmila Tagore, Sara said, “Ek hota hai that you are there in good times – Pataudi gaye aur phuljhariyan jalayi, ya London gaye aur Hyde Park mein Ibrahim ki chocolate churayi. Woh theek hai. But when things go south in life, and you need somebody (she is there). I went through a phase in life when I needed support, and badi amma came like an army. She was there for me. In times like that, you realise the true value of relationships. My parents don’t live together but despite that, there is a very appropriate equation that my grandmother shares with my mother, for which I respect both of them immensely. My mom doesn’t have parents, but if anything were to happen to me or Ibrahim, I know that she wouldn’t be alone because badi amma will be there, and that’s everything.”
She added, “She gives me advice on how to manage a lot of things – my life, social media. I think the sense of politeness, of balance, taking it seriously but not over-obsessing – these are ongoing reminders. But she has taught me these not just because she is an actor herself but also because she is an extremely balanced person.”
The bikini story has never been forgotten: Sharmila Tagore
Sharmila Tagore recalled, “It was a Filmfare cover. There were a lot of adverse comments as well as positive comments. It created a huge stir, so there was a lot of learning. I thought I looked very nice in that costume. If I wore it now, it would be odd. Back then, Shakti ji (Samanta), my director, called and said that we have to do some damage control. Not damage control as such, but I decided to change my image. I realised that this glamorous image doesn’t stay in people’s minds forever. So, if you make a place in people’s hearts as a person and not just as a glamorous individual, they could be more loyal to you. The films I chose, I chose with care, like Aradhana and Amar Prem. Of course, the bikini story has never been forgotten. Once upon a time, it was frowned upon, and then it became a very feminine and feminist thing to do. I just thought I had a good figure and I wanted to show off. I still feel that there was nothing wrong. But one needs to learn that you are not living on an island; we need to coexist.”
There was a time when opinions were formed on magazine covers, now they change every day: Sara
Sara added, “It is very important, no matter what age and stage we are, to have a strong sense of self and not seek validation externally. As an actor, I love my audience. I have been taught by my family that when you love, you are loved back. But here (with the audience), it’s not the same. Aur worse tab hota hai jab aapko yahan le jate hain aur phir yahan le aate hain (gesturing ups and lows). It’s not even about movies anymore. There was a time when opinions were formed on magazine covers, then they were formed at the Friday box office. (Now it’s like) Today, I did something good, people like me; tomorrow, I did something bad, people write me off. So I think it is important to surround yourself with like-minded people; otherwise, all of it could be very daunting.”
RANBIR OR RANVEER?
When Sara was asked who she thinks would star opposite Sharmila Tagore in a modern rom-com, if she were to do one, Sara said, “Ranbir Kapoor. I think that you need class to star opposite badi amma.” When Sharmila Tagore disapprovingly nodded, Sara said, “So, who do you want Ranveer Singh? Sharmila Tagore responded, “Why not?” Sara joked, “So Ranveer Singh it is. There is another DP in the house!”
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