Sr. Khan Pataudi Passes Away

Comments [ 31 ] By Naseem J. | 22 September 2011 | 4:39pm

Latest update from Delhi brings the unfortunate news of the sad demise of cricketing legend, affectionately called 'Tiger', Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.

As was recently reported, having completed his 70 year mark earlier in January this year, Nawab Pataudi was keeping consistently unwell, and was hospitalized for lung infection second time this month, few days ago.

Children and actors Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan, the lesser known sibling Saba, and wife and yesteryear cinema legend Sharmila Tagore are heard to have been by his side constantly in these last days. Only a day after Saif's beau Kareena's 31st birthday - which was a quiet affair keeping his condition and the gravity of situation - Pataudi Sr. departed for heavenly abode earlier today, the 22nd of September. The ultimate cause of death is being cited as the inability to maintain the oxygen levels after rapid deterioration in his condition since morning.

BollyCurry offers heartfelt condolences to the family.

Here's the tinsel town community expressing their grief over the loss to the Khan family. [(c) Twitter]

Ajay Devgn: So sad news...nabad patodi passes away...

Dia Mirza: So saddened... Tiger Pataudi RIP We will never forget your contribution and charisma. God grant his family strength...

Madhur Bhandarkar: Sad to hear that Tiger Pataudi is no more... An era ends...

Rahul Bose: Distraught to hear about tiger pataudi's demise. He was a great captain, player, gentleman & my coach for a summer. Will never forget him.

Neha Dhupia: Very Sad to hear about the demise of tiger pataudi ... RIP

Devansh Patel: Tiger Pataudi! Long Live Buddy! There's more and a better life up there :)

Angad Bedi: 'Tiger' mansoor ali khan pataudi seriously ill. Pl pray for him people!

Jackky Bhagnani: Really sad to hear the LEGEND tiger pataudi passes away brilliant cricketer and amazing human . RIP

Arbaaz Khan: RIP Tiger Pataudi. One of the India's finest captains

Amitabh Bachchan: Sad news .. Tiger Pataudi passes away .. !!!

Riteish Deshmukh: RIP TIGER PATAUDI - True Cricketing LEGEND passes away

Shreya Ghoshal: Former cricketer Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi passes away." R.I.P. .

Boman Irani: MAK Pataudi passes away! RIP

Sidhartha Mallya: Sorry to hear that MAK Pataudi passed away. RIP sir. May GOD bless the soul.

Dino Morea: RIP TIGER PATAUDI, Condolences to the family.

Ashish Chowdhry: Tiger Ali Khan Pataudi, sir.., always thought u were a class apart.. Good lookin, classy n talented.. Have a good journey.. RIP..

Ayesha Takia: Beyond sad to hear about Nawab Mansur ali khan pataudi,may his soul rest in peace.may god give his family strength.

Akshay Kumar: Just heard about the sad demise of Tiger Pataudi, one of India's finest & youngest captains, a thorough gentleman and leader, extremely sad news. Heartfelt condolences to the family...

Vivek Oberoi: A legend of a cricketer and a legend of a man...tiger pataudi RIP. Sending love, strength and prayers to saif and the family

Aftab Shivdasani: Lets pray for the soul of Tiger Pataudi, legend of indian cricket who passed away. My deepest condolences to sharmilaji, saif and the family

Sophie Chowdhary: Devastated 2 hear bout my dear friend Soha's father, Tiger Pautadi passing away. Allah unhe jannat naseeb karein.A true legend.A class apart

Arshad Warsi: Its a painful realization that a man of such class, talent n dignity is not with us anymore... RIP TIGER...

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