Taimur Ali Khan's first birthday was celebrated at the Pataudi Palace which has about 150 rooms.
We have often seen the Pataudi family spending their time at the Pataudi Palace royally. The palace is a heritage property and has been seen in several films too including Hollywood. It is being reported that Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's palace is valued at Rs 800 crore and has about 150 rooms.
However, during an interaction with Mumbai Mirror, when Saif was asked about it, he stated, "It’s impossible to put a value to it in monetary terms because emotionally, the property is priceless. My grandparents and father are buried there, there are security, serenity and a spiritual connection there for me. The land goes back by a few centuries, but the palace that my grandfather built for my grandmother is around a hundred years old. He was the ruling monarch then, but since then, privy purses and titles have been abolished."
Saif also cleared that he did not buy back the palace but practically owned it. The actor explained, "So when I was offered the chance, I wrapped up the lease that was left, paid up and took possession of our home again. It was a fair financial arrangement and contrary to reports, I did not have to buy it back because I already owned it. In my teenage years, I was the black sheep, so, it feels nice now to do this for the family and our heritage."
Meanwhile, check out the inside photos of Pataudi Palace in detail below:
1. Pataudi Palace - colonial study room
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Pataudi Palace has a beautiful colonial-style study room with a sofa and a centre-table. The room has four doors from the four corners and photo frames hanging on the wall.
2. Pataudi Palace - The corners of the palace
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Pataudi Palace is a vision in white from every nooks and corner. On every balcony, there are several sofa sets and tables placed for the guests to enjoy the beautiful greenery around it.
3. Pataudi Palace - The extravagant dining room
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The dining room at the Pataudi Palace is royal, indeed. It has a huge dining table right in the middle of the room with chairs on both sides. Glass windows give the right amount of natural lights making the room shine in yellow. There's a huge chandelier which gives an extravagant touch to it.
4. Pataudi Palace - the exterior
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Pataudi Palace looks like a huge and white castle from the outside and the view is indeed breathtaking. The palatial property is spread across 10 acres of land.
5. Pataudi Palace - the beautiful lawn
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Pataudi Palace is surrounded by a lush green lawn which gives major fresh and eco-friendly vibes. The lawn also gives a beautiful view of the palace which shines when sun rays hit it.
6. Pataudi Palace - rooms
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There are about 150 rooms at Pataudi Palace and each room is unique in its own way.
7. Pataudi Palace - Main Hallway
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The main hallway at Pataudi Palace is narrow and filled with photo frames of the ancestors on both sides.
8. Pataudi Palace - lawn for several activities
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The lawn area is also perfect for several activities including horse-riding, hosting parties, events and more. Taimur Ali Khan's first birthday was celebrated at Pataudi Palace.
9. Pataudi Palace - seating area outside
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There are seating areas outside the Pataudi Palace which are pure in white and give vintage and colonial vibes.
10. Pataudi Palace - stairway
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Pataudi Palace has two stairways and a chessboard tiled verandah. There's also a huge figurine of a roaring tiger exuding Maharaja vibes.
[All photos via Instagram & Pataudi Palace website]
