Veteran actress Saira Banu made her Instagram debut on her late husband Dilip Kumar’s second death anniversary on Friday, sharing a black-and-white photo with the Mughal-E-Azam actor alongside an Urdu couplet.
“Sukoon-E-Dil Ke Liye Kuch Toh Ehtemaam Karoon, Zara Nazar Jo Miley Phir Unhe Salaam Karoon, Mujhe Toh Hosh Nahin Aap Mashwara Dijiyey Kaha Se Chedoon Fasana Kahan Tamaam Karoon,” wrote the actress, quoting from one of Dilip Kumar’s favourite nazams.
“I am writing this note on the 7th of July to especially express my gratitude to the overwhelming multitude of caring well-wishers and dearest friends from the world over who have so tremendously swept me off my feet till today with their everlasting remembrance, love, and respect for my Kohinoor Dilip Kumar Sahib,” she went on to add.
Recalling the loss of her Sahib, Saira Banu posted another Urdu couplet in Dilip Kumar’s remembrance. “Uth Apni Jumbish-E-Mizgaan Se Taaza Kar De Hayaat, Keh Ruka Ruka Qadam-E-Qayenaat Hain Saqi,” she wrote, adding, “Till this day, I feel he is with me, and no matter what, we will still walk the path of life together — hand in hand — one in our thoughts and being until the end of time.”
Reminiscing about the time she had spent with the iconic Bollywood star, Saira Banu wrote, “Dilip Sahib has been that iconic guiding light for my life and all those generations who have stepped forward in their lives, exemplified by his gracious presence and personality. He has been the greatest actor ever and a great human being, a true picture of humility with dignity.”
Saira Banu also wrote on her debut instagram post that she joined the social media platform to share Dilip Kumar’s life and thoughts. “On ‘Instagram’ I would like to share his life, his thoughts and vision as also his dedication and commitments not only to the ‘Film Industry’ of which he has been the ‘Ultimate Actor,’ but various other activities towards society and well-being of the world at large,” she concluded her long post.
Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar’s onscreen and offscreen chemistry became the talk of the town for their fans during the early 1960s. The star couple finally tied the knot on October 11, 1966. Their 55 years of togetherness came to an end when Dilip Kumar passed away on this day in 2021.
