Saira Banu's heartfelt Valentine's Day tribute to Dilip Kumar: A timeless love story

14th February or Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to remember your loved ones and cherish beautiful memories that define unconditional love. On a day the world celebrates love, relationships, and togetherness, Veteran actress Saira Banu took to Instagram to share one of the most cherished chapters of her life, recalling the love she shared with the legendary Dilip Kumar. Saira Banu’s recollections of a 56-year-old love story speak volumes about their beautiful bond, full of joy, laughter, and togetherness. In her heartwarming caption, the actress wrote “This magical Valentine’s Day fills me with wondrous remembrances of the times when the sky was adorned with a million happy, sparkling stars, marking the beginning and continuation of a life of ecstatic togetherness spanning ‘56’ years. Valentine’s Day holds the utmost importance for both Dilip Sahib and me. Sahib would often gift me hand-scribbled greeting cards and short notes. I still ponder that while he was the tragedy king and the epitome of romance on the big screen, he also understood the essence of love dearly and profoundly, bringing it to life for real with me at each step of our lives.” Expressing how fortunate she was to have experienced a love full of genuine expression, Saira Banu added, ”In today’s world, where expressions of love often come disguised as cell phone messages and lengthy texts, I feel extremely fortunate to have experienced a love that found its most genuine expression. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that no matter what, Dilip Sahib and I will continue to walk hand in hand by the grace of God, united in our thoughts and being until the end of time. He is always with me at every step of my life.”

Appreciating the enduring love she and Dilip Sahab have for each other, the actress concludes, saying, “Reflecting on the love we shared, I think about the time and place where I recall how I couldn’t resist the opportunity to plant a peck on his cheek. There was one particular moment when Dilip Sahib whistled, and immediately after, I placed my lips on his right cheek. In that moment, I truly wished I could have captured the sound of his whistle to replay it whenever possible, to feel his closeness. Dilip Sahib has been an iconic guiding light not only for me but for all those generations who have been inspired by his gracious presence and romantic personality. Dilip Sahib endures forever… May God always keep him in His love and blessings. “HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY.” The love between Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar remains etched in the hearts of all Bollywood loyalists. From hand-written notes to loving pecks on the cheek, Saira Banu’s memories of Dilip Kumar’s romantic gestures are the perfect treat for those who believe in true love and an inspiration to all this Valentine’s Day.