Romance with Shashi Kapoor remained incomplete, then there was controversy over bikini scene, Ayesha Begum became Ayesha Begum after marriage, today her net worth is Rs 2700 crore.

Last Updated:January 16, 2025, 04:01 IST

Actress Incomplete Love Story With Shashi Kapoor: When the actress worked with Shashi Kapoor, she was mesmerized by his charismatic personality. The actress had expressed her love for him in an interview. Let us talk about that actress…read more

The pairing of the actress with Shashi Kapoor was a superhit. (Photo courtesy: YouTube@Videograb)

New Delhi: The actress made headlines when she shot a bold bikini scene in the 1967 film ‘An Evening in Paris’. This was a matter of great courage then. She was the first among the top actresses to do so. Her bikini scene gained a lot of popularity, although there was a lot of controversy over it. The matter had reached Parliament. Sharmila Tagore had expressed disappointment over the way the bikini scene was viewed in ‘Koffee with Karan 8’. He recalled the criticism from director Shakti Samant, who had worked with him in ‘Aradhana’. Sharmila clearly said that she only felt confidence and beauty in the bikini.

Sharmila had decided to marry cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi instead of any of her Bollywood costars. Mansoor was a Muslim, so the actress converted to Islam to marry him and changed her name to Ayesha Begum. Today Sharmila Tagore’s net worth is Rs 2700 crore, which is a testament to her legacy and wise investments. She dominates the screen due to her acting ability and wonderful personality.

When the actress got attracted to Shashi Kapoor
Sharmila had worked with many actors, but working with Shashi Kapoor was something different. She was attracted to the charismatic actor. The actress had praised him in an interview. Although their feelings were true, unfortunately their romance remained incomplete and their story never progressed. Her on-screen pairing with Rajesh Khanna also enthralled the audience. According to the report of DNAIndia, after getting the support of Rajesh Khanna, she became one of the most expensive actresses of Bollywood. From 1966 to 1969, she and Mumtaz were charging the highest fees. Then Nanda and Waheeda Rehman also shone as top actresses of Bollywood.

Sharmila is a top actress of the 60-70s. (Photo courtesy: IMDB)

Started career with ‘Kashmir Ki Kali’
Sharmila Tagore’s Bollywood journey started in 1964 with ‘Kashmir Ki Kali’ with Shammi Kapoor. She was the top actress of the 1960s and 1970s. He had given memorable performances in films like ‘An Evening in Paris’, ‘Aradhana’ and ‘Amar Prem’. His contribution to Indian cinema was honored through many awards. This includes two Filmfare Awards and National Film Award for Best Actress.