Dilip Kumar was one of the greatest matinee idols Indian cinema have ever witnessed. He ushered in the new era of heroes in films, who won hearts with their charming looks and enigmatic dialogues. While the legend is no longer with us, it is his work and achievements that continue to live on and reverberate in the hearts of his fans to date. On December 11, 2023, Dilip Kumar would’ve turned 101. And it is in his absence, that his better half and soulmate, Saira Banu who remembered him.
Saira Banu turns emotional as she recalls her Yousuf sahib on his 101st birth anniversary
Saira Banu happily startled many as she set out on her social media journey at the age of 79. The veteran actress is a frequent Instagram user, which she has solely dedicated to preserve and share memories of her husband, Dilip Kumar, whom she fondly addressed as Yousuf sahib. Taking to her IG handle on December 11, 2023, Saira shared a bunch of glimpses of her late husband, as she celebrated his 101st birthday. She accompanied her post with a longish note, an excerpt from which can be read as:
“Once more it is December the 11th, the day of days when the skies are blue with a smattering of dreams like puffy white clouds that seem to be dancing in the skies with happiness and exaltation. The whole house used to be flooded with so many flowers…that it seemed as though we had stepped into the “Garden Of Eden”