Mansoor Ali Pataudi dated Simi Garewal prior to his relationship with Sharmila Tagore; the actress-turned-host once mentioned, “He was laid-back and would visit my filming.”

Love Against All Odds

Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger Pataudi, embarked on a courageous journey of love by marrying in 1968 despite facing death threats and opposition to their interfaith union.

Past Relationships: Tiger Pataudi and Simi Garewal

Before meeting Sharmila Tagore, Tiger Pataudi was in a relationship with actress Simi Garewal. Reportedly, he went to Simi’s apartment to inform her about Sharmila, making it clear that their relationship had ended. Simi handled the news gracefully, even accompanying him to the elevator as he left.

A Reunion on the Screen

Years later, after Sharmila Tagore and Tiger Pataudi tied the knot, they appeared as a couple on Simi Garewal’s chat show, ‘Rendezvous With Simi Garewal’. Although they didn’t discuss Tiger’s past with Simi during the episode, Simi shared a photo with the couple, reminiscing about her relationship with Tiger.

Affectionate Reflections

Simi recalled, “The Pataudis and I go back a long way. Mansoor and I dated when he was the Indian Captain. He was easy-going, often visiting my shoots, much to the delight of the film unit. I became friends with Sharmila as well, and then, of course, they met—and you know the rest!” She noted that Tiger had matured into a wise and honest person, retaining his charm.

Simi’s Journey Post-Tiger

In 1970, Simi Garewal married Ravi Mohan, but their marriage ended nine years later.