Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar exchanged vows on October 11, 1966. While shooting in Chennai, he made a special flight to Mumbai for her 22nd birthday on August 23, 1966.Â
Celebrating her 79th birthday, Saira shared nostalgic pictures on Instagram. She fondly remembered how Dilip Kumar traveled from Chennai to Mumbai on her birthday and continued to visit frequently for dinner. During one of these visits, he proposed, marking a memorable chapter in their love story.
Saira Banu Posts Pictures Featuring Dilip Kumar
In the initial image, captured in black and white, a youthful Saira grasped a bouquet and floral decorations. Positioned beside a table-borne cake, she was accompanied by a smiling Dilip Kumar observing the confection. The frame also included Rajendra Kumar and Dev Anand. The subsequent photograph, taken in recent times, depicted Dilip and Saira jointly wielding a knife to slice through a cake.
Saira Banu Discusses Her Birthday Experiences
Saira Banu shared the photos and mentioned that her birthdays had always been very special for her. She recalled that her mother, Pari Chehra Naseem Banuji, had made great efforts to ensure she had a wonderful time with her friends on her birthdays, whether it was in Mumbai or at her London school. She also remembered a particular birthday when a huge layered cake was prepared, joking that it could have rivalled the height of the Qutub Minar.Â
Continuing, she mentioned that they were a closely bonded, small family that cared deeply for each other. This included her grandmother, grand-aunt, mother, and her beloved brother Sultan. Then, she expressed her fortunate turn of events upon returning to Bombay from her studies in London. She recounted how she had the amazing opportunity to star in the highly successful Eastman Colour film “JUNGLEE,” which became a sensation at the time. Prior to this, black and white films had been the dominant norm in the industry.
Recollections of Dilip Kumar: Saira Banu’s Heartfelt Reflections
Saira mentioned that life quickly transformed into a radiant and joyful experience. Occasions like birthdays evolved into a flood of admiration, flowers, and messages from both friends and fans, turning their entire home into a paradise-like setting. On August 23, 1966, a remarkable evening unfolded. It was the HouseWarming celebration at their new residence, 34-B Pali Hill.
The house was deliberately and wholeheartedly positioned as Dilip Sahib’s ‘Dar Kay Saamney‘ (Facing Home). Despite being engaged in a shoot in Madras, he responded to her mother’s invitation and flew to town to attend her birthday.
Dilip Kumar’s Unforgettable Proposal: Saira Banu Reveals All
Saira conveyed that life had been filled with fortunate events, one after another. She reflected on how Mr. Dilip Kumar, renowned as the ‘Emperor Of Acting,’ had a global stage for his performances. She mentioned that he was acquainted with her from her childhood and had initially declined to collaborate professionally.
However, things changed when they met at a HouseWarming Party, where he commented on her transformation into a beautiful young woman. Following that, he embarked on a series of swift flights between Madras and Bombay over the following days to share dinners with her.
During one of those enchanting evenings, he posed the question, asking if she would marry him. This marked the fulfillment of a long-held dream she had cherished since her teenage years. They entered into a joyful marriage, and her journey transformed from being an admiring fan to a dedicated spouse.
She had the opportunity to witness the various dimensions and characteristics of this exceptional individual. He stood apart from anyone she had encountered before – a man exuding a modest yet regal aura of sophistication and grace,” Saira concluded.Â
