Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar's love story is known to all of us. And we all secretly hope for a love like theirs that stays together until the end. Even after Dilip Kumar's demise two years ago, Saira Banu has been unable to overcome it. Recently, the 78-year-old debuted on the micro-blogging website, Instagram, on her husband, Dilip Kumar's death anniversary.
On July 9, 2023, Saira took to her Instagram handle and posted a rare and unseen picture from her younger days. In the monochrome photo, Saira looked gorgeous, donning a gotta patti suit with bell sleeves. She carried a dupatta over her head as she posed for the camera. Subtle makeup, winged eyeliner and puffed hairstyle completed her look.
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Alongside it, Saira Banu revealed that the picture is from when she had a 22-inch waistline. Her caption can be read as:
"The 22 inch waistline in days far gone...Oh! Only if Time stood Still... Alas!"
Saira Banu made her Instagram debut on the death anniversary of Dilip Kumar and shared an adorable post. We could see Saira and Dilip's wedding picture in the first photo. In another photo, Saira and Dilip Kumar were seen together as they enjoyed the weather in their home garden. Alongside it, Saira Banu penned a heartwrenching note. She started her post with a shayari, which could be read as:
"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."
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In her note, Saira Banu further revealed that her world stood still on July 7 at 7 in the morning, when her loved one, Dilip Kumar passed away. Remembering the heartwrenching moment, Saira Banu revealed that she begged God that Dilip Kumar reacts to his favourite couplet. She wrote:
"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. This is the day, “7th of July” at “7 am” when time stood still, and my loved one slid into a deep slumber. I pleaded with the Almighty that, ‘Sahib’, as I always called him should react to one of his favourite couplets. Uth Apni Jumbish-E-Mizgaan Se Taaza Kar De Hayaat Keh Ruka Ruka Qadam-E-Qayenaat Hain Saqi."
Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu had an age gap of 22 years, yet it never became a problem in their 'happily ever after'. The beautiful Saira Banu had always been a pillar of support in the life of Dilip Kumar, and there was never a day when they had fought. While every girl was in love with the superstar, his heart was beating only for the love of his life, Saira. The couple got married in 1966.
What do you think of Saira Banu's picture from her younger days as she flaunted her 22-inch waistline?
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