Saba Pataudi, sister of actor Saif Ali Khan, marked her sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan's 46th birthday with a deeply nostalgic social media tribute on 21 September 2026, sharing a carousel of memories that included a rare throwback to the moment Kareena first met their late father, legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.

A Birthday Tribute Steeped in Memories

Saba's post featured a mix of throwback and recent photographs celebrating her bond with Kareena — from candid close-ups of the two together to a cherished image from Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's 70th birthday celebrations. The post quickly drew attention for the warmth and personal detail Saba brought to her tribute.

In the caption, Saba wrote: 'Where do I begin....I remember meeting you and bhai on some shoot, and you were wearing this leather short skirt n jacket n looking so ....I must have imbibed that look from you back in the day. I was there when u first met Abba :)) Both these memories so vivid and wish id captured it in film too!'

The Emotional Caption That Resonated Online

Saba went on to recall years of shared celebrations — polo events, parties, birthdays, and festivals — before striking a deeply personal note. She wrote: 'You were my Lolo when I needed you most. Will always u for that! You've had my back...as I do yours. percent. Happppppyyyyy hapyyyyy Birthday to U! There is no boundary holding you back. Shine bright forever. You're A Star. Love u.'

The tribute underscored the close relationship Kareena has built not just with Saif, but with the wider Pataudi family — including Saif's siblings Saba and Soha Ali Khan, and their mother Sharmila Tagore.

Kareena and Saif: A Love Story That Became Family

Kareena and Saif Ali Khan first crossed paths professionally, working together on films including Omkara and Tashan before beginning their relationship in 2007. They wed in an intimate ceremony in Mumbai in October 2012. The couple has since welcomed two sons — Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan.

The Legacy of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

The reference to Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi — popularly known as 'Tiger Pataudi' — adds a poignant layer to Saba's post. The former Indian cricket captain, widely regarded as one of India's greatest batsmen, passed away in 2011. His presence looms large in the Pataudi family's public and personal identity, and Saba's recollection of Kareena meeting him for the first time offers a rare, personal glimpse into that chapter of their family history.

As Kareena marks another birthday, Saba's tribute is a reminder of the enduring familial bonds that have quietly shaped one of Bollywood's most high-profile households.