Veteran actress Saira Banu has described Shah Rukh Khan as “a beacon of solace in the face of adversity” while recalling the time when her husband Dilip Kumar died.

In a heartfelt note shared on Instagram, the Padosan actress talked about several incidents involving Shah Rukh to give a shout out to the Jawan star’s compassion and approach in life.

The 79-year-old shared an archived video and image with the Jawan actor alongside the late Dilip Kumar, remembering her first meeting with Shah Rukh.

“I immediately remarked that he seemed shy and reticent to come forward....and I noticed that he looked so much like my Shahenshah Dilip Sahib....I said if my son had been there He would have been just like him,” she wrote.

The Purab Aur Paschim actress also detailed the ritual of Shah Rukh seeking her blessings every time they meet. “Whenever Shahrukh and I met, he graciously lowered his head, allowing me to offer him my blessings. Interestingly, on one occasion, I forgot to run my hand through his hair, and immediately after, Shahrukh lowered his head, saying, "Aaj Aapne Mere Baalon Par Hath Nahin Phera”, and without hesitation, I lovingly ran my fingers through his hair, completing our familiar ritual.”

Describing the actor as “an incredibly sweet, well-mannered, and considerate individual”, she recollected an incident on how he arrived at her home for an event despite being very busy after she texted her.

“However, Shahrukh's hectic work schedule seemed almost insurmountable. Yet, with just a single text message from me, I was amazed to find him at my doorstep within a mere hour, willing to oblige and support my endeavor,” she wrote.

Recalling the day her husband passed away, Saira said that Shah Rukh was among the first few people to offer her his comforting presence.

“On the 7th of July, when Dilip Sahib slipped into a deep slumber, unresponsive to my voice, leaving me burdened with the ache of his absence, Shahrukh emerged as a beacon of solace. In that moment, his affection for the 'Kohinoor of Hindustan,' Dilip Sahib, shone brightly as he was among the very first to offer his comforting presence in the face of adversity,” she wrote.

She also talked about Shah Rukh’s “deep-rooted respect and affection for the cinematic legends who came before him”.

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