Mumbai: Saira Banu made her Instagram debut on Friday, on the second death anniversary of Dilip Kumar, whom she called her ‘Kohinoor’.
The 78-year-old actress posted pictures with her late husband, and shared one of the legendary actor’s favourite Urdu couplets.
She added a long note in which she expressed her sentiments and emotions.
“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.”
She used another Urdu couplet to express her loss.
“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.”
She signed off her maiden Instagram post by stating that she 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.”
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Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021, at the age of 98.
India celebrated his birth centenary on December 11, 2022.
One of the most iconic Bollywood couples of all time, Saira and Dilip got married in 1966. They starred in a number of films like ‘Gopi’, ‘Bairaag’, ‘Sagina Mahato’ and ‘Duniya’.
