Saira Banu shared a post on Dilip Kumar’s 102nd birth anniversary. He reflected on how the great actor, in his presence, shed his larger-than-life persona to embrace his inner child, becoming playful, carefree and untouched by the burdens of the world.

Saira shared an emotional video montage on Instagram, showcasing old memories with Dilip Kumar, who died in 2021 at the age of 98. He posted a long note and recalled a special anecdote about the actor.

“Days may change, and seasons may pass, but sir has always been there, walking hand in hand with me. Today, on his birthday, I am reflecting on what a gift he has been not only to me but to everyone lucky enough to know him. Yet, whenever he was around me, he would become something else entirely. He exuded the aura of a legend and allowed the child within him to emerge playful, carefree and free from the burden of worldly chaos. He laughed effortlessly, teased with the innocence of a boy, and lost himself in the simplest moments, as if the world beyond us had ceased to exist,” she said.

Saira Banu shared that one thing about Dilip Kumar was his inability to sit still. He revealed his love of traveling and how he would often plan trips during breaks from shooting, and invite him and others to join him in exploring beautiful destinations. He said that his brother Sultan’s children and other family members would often be with him, and would create fond memories together.

“One thing I can say for sure about Sahib is that he could never sit still. He loved travelling. Whenever he got time off from shooting, he would ask us to go with him to beautiful places. My brother Sultan’s children, other family members and I would often join him on these trips, creating some of our fondest memories (sic),” he added.

During this time, Saira Banu recently gave her health update After battling pneumonia and blood clots in his calves. He shared his situation There has been considerable improvement and she is focused on recovery.

Saira is known for her iconic roles in classic films like Padosan and Junglee. She married renowned actor Dilip Kumar in 1966, and the couple shared a deeply devoted bond until his death in 2021. Since then, she has largely stayed away from public life.