Saira Banu’s Heartfelt Tribute Rekindles Dilip Kumar’s Love Note on His 4th Death Anniversary
On the fourth death anniversary of Dilip Kumar on July 7, 2025, Saira Banu shares a loving note from him and a heartfelt tribute, underscoring their enduring bond
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On July 7, 2025, marking the fourth death anniversary of Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar (Muhammad Yusuf Khan), his wife Saira Banu shared a deeply moving post showcasing an old love note penned by him. Accompanied by a slideshow of cherished photos, her tribute offered a vivid window into their timeless romance.
Saira penned, “The dearth of Sahib could never go… and yet, I am still with him—one in thought, in mind, and in life. In this lifetime, and in the next, my soul has learned to walk beside him even in his absence,” emphasizing the spiritual bond they continue to share.
Remembering the man beyond the superstar, she described Dilip Kumar as “an entire era” and a guiding light who influenced six generations of actors and forged connections with figures like Nehru, Vajpayee, and Narasimha Rao—all while remaining deeply rooted in the hearts of everyday people.
In a touching anecdote, Saira recalled finding a playful note from him during a family gathering that read, “Feeling sleepy, what do you suggest, Aunty? … Yours 100%.”
This simple yet intimate message, she said, carried “love that lingers,” immortalizing his warmth and wit in everyday moments.
She concluded her tribute with a moving farewell:
“He made the ordinary moments eternal… Dilip Sahib is forever. Beyond time. Beyond life. May Allah continue to keep him wrapped in His noor and mercy. Aameen.”
