Sharmila Tagore talks about Taimur-Jeh's personalities

Sharmila Tagore recently reflected on her career, films, and the current state of cinema. She also shared insights into her grandson Taimur’s personality and recounted a delightful anecdote from her son Saif Ali Khan’s childhood.
While attended the fourth edition of SCREEN Live, Sharmila shared that Taimur's popularity grew gradually rather than instantly, eventually surpassing expectations by becoming widely admired across all categories, not just among children. She described Taimur as quiet and reserved, in contrast to his brother Jeh, who is energetic and playful. Despite their differing temperaments, both brothers have endearing qualities.

The 70-year-old spoke about her experience working with child actor

Jihan Hodar

in

Outhouse

, praising his talent and noting how effortlessly he performed, often getting scenes right in just one take. She expressed her fondness for children, finding joy in observing their unique way of expressing themselves, which often requires careful listening.

Sharmila shared a childhood anecdote about her son Saif that taught her the importance of attentive communication with children. She recounted how interrupting Saif during a conversation led to a misunderstanding, emphasizing that children often express themselves indirectly, requiring patience and focused listening rather than immediate responses.
Sharmila Tagore’s Outhouse features Mohan Agashe, Sonali Kulkarni, and Neeraj Kabi in key roles. The film is set to release in theatres on December 20.