Saif Ali Khan recently paid tribute to his father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, also known as Tiger Pataudi, during the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture 2026 held in Kolkata. He recounted a significant moment in Pataudi's life when he lost an eye, describing it as one of the greatest disasters and comebacks in sports history. Saif shared that his father initially thought he had suffered a shoulder injury, only to discover through medical intervention that he would lose 99% of his vision. Despite this challenge, Pataudi adapted by wearing a contact lens, which allowed him to play cricket effectively. In a remarkable display of skill, he scored 35 runs before lunch and then 70 runs after removing his lens during a match against a visiting English team. Saif emphasized that Pataudi never viewed his injury as a handicap but rather as a fact of life that required adjustment. He also reflected on his father's reserved nature, stating that Tiger rarely spoke about his cricket achievements at home, embodying a quiet confidence. Tiger Pataudi passed away in September 2011 in New Delhi.