Saira Banu speaks for the 1st time after Dilip Kumar’s demise: “My love and I still walk hand-in-hand on our 56th wedding anniversary and will continue to do so” – Exclusive – Times of India

A part of Saira Banu’s letter In a note penned by her, Saira Banu tells ETimes exclusively, “This October 11 is the 56th wedding anniversary of my Love and Kohinoor Dilip Sahib and I.

I am writing this to especially express gratitude to the multitude of well-wishers, dearest friends and family who have so lovingly and thoughtfully sent us remembrance of this magical day for both of us. Dilip Sahib and I, when time stood still and the sky was lit with a million happy sparkling stars… our wedding, the beginning of a sharing of a life of ecstatic togetherness… and now no matter what, we still walk together hand-in-hand, in our thoughts and being until the end of time.

A picture from the wedding album


Dilip Sahib has been that iconic guiding light not only for me but for all those generations who’ve stepped forward in their lives exemplified by his gracious presence and personality.

Dilip Sahib is forever… Aameen.

May Allah always keep him in his love and blessings… Aameen.”

At home on one of their anniversaries


We stand by Saira Banu and fully understand her loss. And, we wish her a full, speedy recovery on her health front.