Saira Banu Celebrates 57 Glorious Years Of Love with Dilip Kumar; Says ‘It Felt Sharing A Throne…’

On October 11th, Saira Banu, the renowned actress and loving wife, celebrated her 57th wedding anniversary with the Shahenshah, Dilip Kumar. This day not only signifies a remarkable milestone in the couple's life but also serves as a moment of profound appreciation for the countless well-wishers and friends who have consistently filled their years with love and cherished memories.

Taking to her Instagram, she shared a video of her wedding ceremony and wrote a heartfelt message to all those who have shared in their joy, reflecting on the magical day when time stood still for them, surrounded by a million sparkling stars in the sky. It's a day that forever changed their lives, uniting them in a bond that has remained unbreakable, even after the physical absence of Dilip Sahib for two years.

In her touching tribute, Saira Banu captioned the post: "People have often asked me...What was it like to be married to Dilip Kumar Sahib...the 'SHAHENSHAH' and I always told them, It felt "Like Sharing a Throne without having to slog for it!"

Describing her life with Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu expresses her profound gratitude for being fortunate enough to marry the man of her dreams. She said "It's a real Cinderella Story! It isn't every day that a girl is lucky enough to be married to the man of her dreams. It would be too difficult to enlarge this ... my life with him. It would take pages and pages. In fact a book."

Narrating their life further she added, "If he had an immense personality, he was also a great human being, he had also been so versatile in his knowledge of the world and everything under the sun that you never feel cramped with him. He has been a book you can never stop reading because you discover a new page to it every day. His interests, apart from films, ran a wide range of subjects such as Urdu and Persian Poetry, Anthropology, International Affairs, Botany, Sports, etc...This is an aspect of him that has been so enthralling and this made him a vibrant, thrilling man."

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Saira Banu paints a vivid picture of her husband as a vibrant, thrilling man who touched the lives of all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He was not just a legendary actor but also an iconic guiding light, inspiring generations with his gracious presence and multifaceted personality.

As she celebrates their 57th wedding anniversary, Saira Banu reminds us that, "Dilip Sahib's legacy is timeless and everlasting. His influence continues to shape the lives of those who look up to him, and his memory lives on in the hearts of those who loved and admired him."

In her closing words, she prays, "May Allah always keep him in his love and abiding grace Aameen!"- a sentiment that reflects the enduring love and respect she holds for her beloved husband, Dilip Kumar Sahib.