‘Soha was never in touch’: Saba Pataudi remembers the pain she felt for her sister when she underwent brain tumor surgery at the age of 27, says mother Sharmila Tagore and brother Saif Ali Khan stood by her | Hindi Movie News

Saba Pataudi opened up about a difficult chapter in her life, recalling how she was hurt by her younger sister, Soha Ali Khan, “not communicating” when she was being treated for a brain tumor. Saba, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at the age of 27, discussed the experience on Soha’s podcast, ‘All About Her’. He also talked about his family’s support, the emotional challenges of recovery and his fears before surgery.

Saba Pataudi remembers her brain tumor diagnosis at the age of 27

Saba was 27 years old when doctors found a brain tumor. He underwent surgery about six months after his diagnosis. A follow-up scan showed a slow-growing Grade 1 tumor near the part of the brain associated with short-term memory.During the interview, Saba recalled how her mother, Sharmila Tagore, and her brother, Saif Ali Khan, supported her in a difficult time. However, she admitted that her younger sister’s limited communication annoyed her at the time.

‘Finally, she said Amma’: Saba Pataudi on who she wanted to take care of

During the podcast, Soha raised a question that the doctor allegedly asked Saba during her treatment. He remembered that their mother had told him about this conversation.“I remember Amma saying that they asked you, God forbid, if necessary, who is that one person who would want to look after you if you can’t take care of yourself. She obviously thought for a long time,” said Soha.Saba couldn’t remember his answer and asked, “Yes. And what is my answer? Because I don’t remember.”Soha replied, “Finally, Amma said.” Saba agreed, saying, “It is possible.”Soha then jokes that he doesn’t know who else was running, suggesting that it might have been the Japanese doctor Saba who previously confessed to having an affair with.When Saba started to answer, the neurosurgeon participating in the conversation revealed that he had not mentioned Soha’s name. Soha replied, “No, I was nine in my mind.”Saba then explained why her sister’s little involvement during that period hurt her.

‘Soha was not in touch at all’: Saba says she was angry with her sister

Saba said she remembers that she felt disappointed that Soha was not communicating the way she expected when she was being treated.“Soha didn’t communicate at all, that’s something I remember being angry because my brother was there. My mother was there. And like he said, he wasn’t that young. Now that he realizes that he is 25 years old, he was busy with her…,” said Saba.The neurosurgeon suggested that it might have been difficult for Soha to process the news that someone close to her had been diagnosed with a brain tumour.Saba agreed to that and said, “We can give him the benefit of the doubt.” She added, “After the show, we sisters can fix that.Elaborating on his feelings, Saba said, “It’s something that upset me. I think you were caught up in your life at the time and didn’t realize it.”He also made it clear that he has no doubt that his sister loves him. “I know you loved me and you were worried, because I was going through a lot of trouble,” he told Soha.What hurt him, Saba explained, was that his cousins ​​and other relatives came to him during a difficult time, and he felt as if his little sister was not there.

Saba Pataudi opens up about emotional recovery

Saba also spoke about the emotional challenges she encountered while recovering from surgery. She remembers that she cried often without understanding why and she was afraid that she might become dependent on others.“I didn’t want to depend on someone else, I didn’t want to be a vegetable.Her comments highlighted the uncertainty she faced at a time when her health, memory and independence were a concern.

Saba remembers the times before his brain surgery

During their conversation, Saba also remembered the days before the surgery, including the doctor’s check-up where she was not allowed to eat or drink.“Everyone was having a party when I was tested and I was told not to eat or drink, Amma was there, then her friend, my brother was there.He then remembered a moment just before he was prepped for surgery, when he worried that he might lose his memory.“I don’t remember seeing that they were all there, but I remember something I was told. When they started giving you the IV to get you ready for surgery, they said you weren’t completely unconscious. I told them, ‘Don’t wake me up, in case I lose my memory.’ That was my last sentence. I was with Amma and there was this Sikh family which was very nice.”Saba is the second child of Sharmila Tagore and late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.