Dilip Kumar-Saira Banu: A look at the legendary couple s timeless love saga
Today, as the legendary actor departed for his heavenly abode and is survived by his better half, we take a look at the couple s love story.
DNA Web Team
Jul 7, 2021, 09:04 AM IST
Bollywood veteran actor Dilip Kumar passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday due to age-related illness, his friend Faisal Farooqui confirmed on Twitter. He was 98. He died at the private Hinduja Hospital where had been admitted for certain breathing issues. He is survived by his wife and veteran actor Saira Banu who was by the actor s side throughout his age-related illnesses and personal and professional ups and downs.
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Veteran actor Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital, informs wife Saira Banu: Report
Bollywood s legendary actor Dilip Kumar is currently admitted in the hospital due to some health issues, informs his actress-wife Saira Banu. The much-in-love couple has been together for over 54 years as they got married in the year 1966. Every now and the 98-year-old actor s wife shares updates about his health, their fond memories through pictures and beautiful facts about their journey together over social media. Yet again, she did the same but in an interview with a leading portal where she informed that Kumar was taken to the hospital for his regular health checkups and is likely to get discharged on Sunday.
Dilip Kumar turns 98: Saira Banu says difficult time for us, no question of big celebration
Earlier, the veteran stars Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar did not celebrate their wedding anniversary too due to the deaths in the family. Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar | File photo
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Legendary actor Dilip Kumar turns 98 on Friday.
And while each year wife Saira Banu plans an intimate yet lavish bash for the veteran star, this year, she reveals there are no plans of a big celebration as the two have not yet come to terms with the passing away of Dilip Kumar s brothers Ahsan bhai and Aslam bhai, who lost their lives to COVID-19 earlier this year.
Happy Birthday Dilip Kumar-The legend turns 98
One of the legendary actors Dilip Kumar turns 98 today. Every year his loving wife Saira Banu organizes a close yet lavish bash for the star, but this year, she spoke up that there are no plans of a big celebration as it is a difficult time for them. Dilip Kumar’s brothers Ahsan bhai and Aslam bhai, have lost their lives to COVID-19. Earlier, Saira Banu and Dilip Kumarr did not celebrate their wedding anniversary
Talking through an interview, Saira told, “We have had a catastrophe this year. Dilip sahab lost his two brothers. He doesn’t keep well, neither do I. It’s a difficult time for us, so there is no question of a big celebration. We will simply thank the Lord for the gift of life and health.” In another interview she shared, “The day (Dilip Kumar’s birthday) is an event for all of us but not for him. Of course, he is touched by the affection and appreciation because he always respects his fans whose admiration f