Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Saira Banu remembered Dilip Kumar, wrote a long post on his/her 102nd birth anniversary

Wednesday is the 102nd birth anniversary of ‘Tragedy King’ Dilip Kumar, who dominated the screen in the film industry with his/her amazing acting, amazing dialogues and deep expressions. Dilip Kumar’s companion and veteran actress Saira Banu expressed her love and emotions on social media, remembered ‘Yusuf Jaan’ and wished him/her a happy birthday. Veteran actress Saira Banu, who posts on social media on every special occasion, Shared a beautiful video montage on Instagram and wrote a heart-touching note, ‘Some people come into your life forever and become a part of your life. Dilip Sahab’s arrival in my life was also similar. We both had the same existence and thoughts. Days may change and seasons may pass, but ‘Sahab’ is always with me and he/she has always walked hand in hand with me.

Saira Banu told how Dilip Kumar was

Saira Banu further wrote, ‘Today, on his/her birthday, I think that he/she is a big gift not only to me but to the whole world along with everyone who knows him/her. Dilip Sahab’s behaviour, balance and politeness was excellent. Whenever he/she was around me, he/she became like a child, who was playful, carefree, free from the burden of worldly life.

Saira Banu spoke about Dilip Kumar’s choice

Saira Banu further said, ‘A boy’s innocence failed in front of his/her easy smile and he/she used to lose himself at special times. One thing I can definitely say about Saheb is that he/she never sat still. he/she loved travelling. Whenever he/she got a break from shooting, he/she used to ask us to go with him/her to beautiful places. My brother Sultan’s children, other family members and I would often go on wonderful journeys with him/her.

Dilip Kumar used to keep Saira Banu with him/her

Saira Banu further says, ‘his/her spontaneity still surprises me. I remember one such moment very well. I went to the airport to bid him/her goodbye and when he/she was preparing to leave, I said goodbye to him/her. he/she turned towards me and asked, ‘Saira, what are you doing?’ I replied, ‘My shooting has been cancelled, so nothing.’ What happened next shocked me and they took me with them! In those days, flight tickets were booked directly over the counter. Saheb immediately sent his/her secretary to book the ticket for me and took me with him/her. Now imagine that at that time I was wearing a simple cotton salwar kameez. I had neither clothes nor any other belongings to take with me.

Dilip Kumar surprised Saira Banu

The actress said, ‘Still sir took me to the wedding. I attended the entire function in that simple dress, while Dilip Sahab was walking hand in hand with me. his/her simplicity defined him/her and it was this quality that always amazed me.

Dilip Kumar used to give Saira Banu’s gift to someone else

Shayra Banu further said, ‘I leave no stone unturned to make his/her birthday special. I used to surprise him/her with a nice cashmere sweater and a nice watch, and he/she was so satisfied from within that when praised, he/she would give his/her things to anyone without any hesitation or greed. I used to be amazed to see how a person can part with his/her precious things so easily? How can one give one’s belongings to someone? But soon, I realized that Dilip Sahab was so content within himself that no material wealth could match the treasure of his/her art, his/her family and his/her love.’

Saira Banu remembered Dilip Kumar

Shayra Banu said that he/she was a rich person who had no attachment to worldly possessions. ‘he/she lived in a world of his/her own making, where every action and every word had a wonderful meaning and purpose. As far as I am concerned, I had the privilege of seeing the man. The world may worship him/her as its Kohinoor, but for me, he/she was simply a man who made the ordinary extraordinary. Happy Birthday, Yusuf Jaan!’

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