Our Bureau
Mumbai
Legendary Bollywood actress, Saira Banu recently posted a photo of his late husband and one of the greatest movie stars of India, Dilip Kumar, remembering him on his fourth death anniversary. She shared a deep and beautiful caption reminiscing her late husband and the beautiful bond they shared.
Saira Banu put up a post on her instagram with a video package of Dilip Kumar’s photos and videos from his movies. She wrote a heart touching caption remembering her late husband. She stated that the bond they shared will be with her forever in this lifetime and the next.
The actress talked about how the admirers and well-wishers of the actor still remember the great actor and shower love and well wishes on him. She expressed the relief she feels knowing that people still hold space for the late great actor after his death.
In her caption she wrote, “The dearth of Sahib could never go… and yet, I am still with him One in thought, in mind, in life. In this lifetime, and in the next, my soul has learnt to walk beside him even in his absence. Each year, this day finds me cradling Sahib’s memories like delicate blossoms. His admirers, well-wishers, friends and family they never forget. Their messages of love and remembrance arrive like prayers, wrapped in warmth. And I read each one with a heart full of gratitude, knowing that the world still holds space for the man Sahib was and forever will be.”
The legendary actress expressed how Dilip Kumar has been an inspiration for actors across generations and has guided the industry. She also recalled the relationship the legendary actor shared with some of the greatest political leaders like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Sahab, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sahab, Narasimha Rao Sahab.
The veteran actress added, “You see, Sahib wasn’t just my life’s greatest joy. He was an entire era. An inspiration across six generations of actors and the guiding star for those yet to come. He was the finest companion to great statesmen Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Sahab, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sahab, Narasimha Rao Sahab and counted among his dearest friends some of the sharpest minds lawyers, economists, industrialists but never once was he removed from the common man’s soul.”
Saira Banu concluded the note expressing that Dilip Sir was someone who made more ordinary moments eternal and has left a legacy that will never be forgotten. This Monday marked the four-year death anniversary of the late actor who passed away on July 7, 2021.
