Saira Banu Reminisces Her Love Story With Dilip Kumar: 'Fortunate To Have Experienced A Love That Found...'

Ever since Veteran actress Saira Banu joined Instagram, she has often taken to the social media platform to share unknown anecdotes from her professional as well as her personal life. Having said that, on the occasion of Valentine’s Day, the actress opened up about her love story with late husband Dilip Kumar. Sharing a bundle of photos and an unseen photo of themselves, the actress penned a heartwarming note.

Saira shared that Valentine’s Day ‘holds utmost importance’ for her and Dilip Sahib. “Sahib would often gift me hand-scribbled greeting cards and short notes. I still ponder that while he was the tragedy king and the epitome of romance on the big screen, he also understood the essence of love dearly and profoundly, bringing it to life for real with me at each step of our lives,” she shared.

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The actress then opened up about finding a love that was genuine for her. “In today’s world, where expressions of love often come disguised as cell phone messages and lengthy texts, I feel extremely fortunate to have experienced a love that found its most genuine expression. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that no matter what, Dilip Sahib and I will continue to walk hand in hand by the grace of God, united in our thoughts and being until the end of time. He is always with me at every step of my life.”

Sharing an anecdote, she shared, “Reflecting on the love we shared, I think about the time and place where I recall how I couldn’t resist the opportunity to plant a peck on his cheek. There was one particular moment when Dilip Sahib whistled, and immediately after, I placed my lips on his right cheek. In that moment, I truly wished I could have captured the sound of his whistle to replay it whenever possible, to feel his closeness. Dilip Sahib has been an iconic guiding light not only for me but for all those generations who have been inspired by his gracious presence and romantic personality. Dilip Sahib endures forever… May God always keep him in His love and blessings. “HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY.””

Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar tied the knot in 1966. The couple also worked together in five films including Jwaar Bhata, Sagina and Bairaag. They spent 56 years together in wedded bliss before Dilip Kumar passed away in July 2021.