Bollywood’s veteran actor Saira Banu celebrates her 80th birthday today. She has always spoken highly about her fond love with her late husband Dilip Kumar. Even today, he didn’t miss a chance to recall him. She recounted her most cherished memory and the most precious gift she has ever received and it is from none other than her late husband Dilip Kumar. Talking about her special present she revealed it was not materialistic but a compliment.

Saira Banu penned a heartfelt note on her Instagram handle sharing a few throwback pictures. She wrote, “The most precious gift I’ve ever received? A heartfelt compliment from Dilip Kumar that changed my life forever. Dilip Kumar 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 thanked her family for the blessings and states growing up, birthdays were always special to her. She then shared an anecdote from 1966, "On August 23, 1966, we celebrated both my birthday and the housewarming of our new home, which we had thoughtfully chosen and built near Dilip Sahib’s house. Among many options, we picked this location to be close to him, unknowingly setting the stage 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.” 

 

 

 

 

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Banu continued, “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.”