Did you know that Taimur Ali Khan is related to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore?

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s adorable son Taimur Ali Khan is one of the most loved and popular star kids on the block. The Chota Nawab has spotlight on him ever since he was born. We have now come across a piece of information which is sure to add to his already existing popularity.

Did you know that Taimur Ali Khan is related to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore? Yes, you read it right! Taimur is the grandson of veteran actress Sharmila Tagore whose parents are reportedly related to Rabindranath Tagore.
According to a report in a news portal, Sharmila’s father Gitindranath was the grandson of acclaimed painter Gaganendranath Tagore, whose father was a cousin to Rabindranath Tagore. Thus, the Nobel Laureate is the cousin of Sharmila Tagore’s great great grandfather. On the other hand, Sharmila’s mother is the granddaughter of the poet’s brother Dwijendranath. So, Taimur Ali Khan is the great great grandson of Rabindranath Tagore’s brother.

Talking about being related to the Nobel Laureate, Sharmila once told in an interview that she doesn’t have that much authority on Tagore, but yes she has a wonderful surname. She also added that it is her heritage and it has opened many doors for her. According to her, it’s a privilege to be born in such a household. Rabindranath Tagore unfortunately died three years before she was born so she could not have any direct interaction with him. But she revealed that she has heard great stories from her mother.