Saira Banu Shares Throwback Photos With Dilip Kumar On Her Birthday: The Most Precious Gift...

Saira Banu Birthday: Marking her 80th birth year, the veteran actress shared a few pictures on social media with her late husband and cinema icon Dilip Kumar. The photos captured her through the decades and some of her cherished memories with Dilip.

Saira Banu talks about the 'most precious gift' she received

Along with a bunch of childhood pictures, she wrote a lengthy note on Instagram, which read, “The most precious gift I’ve ever received? A heartfelt compliment from Dilip Kumar that changed my life forever! On a magical evening at my home, he walked in, held my hand, and said, “My, you have grown up into a beautiful girl.” Time stood still. Little did I know, it was the start of our beautiful love story.”

She further wrote, “Growing up, birthdays were always special, thanks to the abundance of love and support from my grandmother, Shamshad Waheed Khan, my loving mother, Pari Chehra Naseem Banuji, and the guidance of my elder brother, Sultan. Their blessings and values have shaped me into the person I am today, and I’m forever grateful.”

“On August 23rd, 1966, we celebrated my birthday and the housewarming of our new home, thoughtfully chosen and built near Dilip Sahib’s house. Among many options, we selected this location to be close to him, unknowingly paving the way for our future together. He surprised me by flying in from Madras, and his words sparked a bond that would last a lifetime. From wide-eyed fan to devoted wife, I’ve been fortunate to experience the many facets of this incredible human being. His understated elegance and kindness have touched my heart in ways I never thought possible”, she added.

“Today, as I celebrate another birthday, I’m overwhelmed with love and gratitude from kind-hearted people who have showered me with affection. Yet, amidst the joy, my heart yearns for the one person who made every day feel like a celebration - Dilip Sahib. I wish he was here to hold my hand, smile at me, and make this day unforgettable. Though he’s not physically present, his love and legacy live on in my heart. I’m grateful for our time together and cherish the memories we created. This birthday, I look forward to reliving them forever by sharing stories of my beloved with you all through my Instagram page”, she concluded.

Fans of the evergreen actress took to the comment section to shower her with love and blessings. One user wrote, “Happy Birthday Saira ji”. Another user wrote, “Happy Birthday Sairaji…we are blessed to have you in this beautiful world”.

All about Saira Banu

Apart from her debut film Junglee, she has also been part of other notable works including Bluff Master, Jhuk Gaya Aasman, Padosan, Bairaag, Victoria No.203 and Ayee Milan Ki Bela among others.

Saira Banu married late actor Dilip Sahab in 1966 and continued acting until 1988, after which she quit the Hindi film industry. Her final film before her retirement was Faisla in 1988.