Dilip Kumar 102nd birth anniversary: Saira Banu recalls how he used to give away expensive gifts!
Veteran actress Saira Banu shared a touching tribute to her late husband, Dilip Kumar, on his birth anniversary, calling him a lifelong gift.
Dilip Kumar 102nd Birth Anniversary: Saira Banu Shares Sweet Anecdotes!
To the world, he was a legend known for his grace and charm, but at home, he was playful, carefree, and full of childlike innocence.
She also recalled how much he loved to travel and how spontaneous he could be. Once, when she went to the airport to say goodbye, he surprised her by asking her to join him on the trip. Without any preparation or even a change of clothes, she ended up attending a grand wedding with him in her simple outfit. His simplicity and ability to make moments special amazed her.
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Dilip Kumar 102nd Birth Anniversary: Saira Banu Recalls How He Used To Give Away Expensive Gifts!
Saira shared that she loved making his birthdays memorable by choosing thoughtful gifts like cashmere sweaters, elegant cufflinks and exquisite watches, but he would often give them away to others who admired them. She realized this was because he found fulfillment in love, art, and family rather than material possessions.
She wrote – “Dilip Sahib embodied this rare quality, a man so enriched by the intangible, so unaffected by worldly possessions. He inhabited a world of his own creation, where every action and every word carried meaning and purpose.As for me, I was blessed beyond measure to witness the man behind the legend.”
To her, Dilip Kumar wasn’t just the world’s Kohinoor; he was the man who made everyday life extraordinary. She ended by wishing him a heartfelt happy birthday and expressing her gratitude for the beautiful life they shared together.