Saira Banu makes her debut on Instagram on Dileep Kumar's death anniversary

Veteran actress Saira Banu has made her Instagram debut, sharing a picture in remembrance of her late husband, Dilip Kumar. Saira Banu's profound gesture invites us to reflect on Dilip Kumar's monumental talent and enduring legacy of about 50 years in the Film Industry, as he is still considered one of India's greatest actors ever. In her note, she beautifully embraced the digital realm with the legend's memory.

Saira Banu has made her Instagram debut today, July 7. The actress shared her pictures with late husband and legendary actor, Dilip Kumar. The day is significant since it is his death anniversary today. In the caption, she shared one of Dilip Sahab's favourite Urdu couplets. She went on to add, "I am writing this note on the 7th of July to especially express my gratitude to the overwhelming multitude of caring well-wishers and dearest friends from the world over who have so tremendously swept me off my feet till today with their everlasting remembrance, love, and respect for my Kohinoor Dilip Kumar Sahib.(sic)"

Recalling the loss of her



‘Sahib’ as she fondly called him, Saira Banu recites another Urdu couplet that translates to, “My loved one is in slumber so my entire world is still- I implore him to stir awake so that the world comes alive again with his movement of waking up.”

She added, “Till this day, I feel he is with me, and no matter what, we will still walk the path of life together- hand in hand- one in our thoughts and being until the end of time. Dilip Sahib has been that iconic guiding light for my life and all those generations who have stepped forward in their lives, exemplified by his gracious presence and personality. He has been the greatest actor ever and a great human being, a true picture of humility with dignity. (sic)”

Signing off on her debut Instagram post, Saira Banu concluded, “On 'Instagram' I would like to share his life, his thoughts and vision as also his dedication and commitments not only to the 'Film Industry' of which he has been the 'Ultimate Actor,' but various other activities towards society and well-being of the world at large.(sic)”