Dilip Kumar, known as the tragedy king of Bollywood, has his death anniversary on 7 July. On this occasion, his wife Saira Banu paid a heartfelt tribute to him. She wrote a letter to her late husband, in which she spoke her heart out. Dilip Kumar died on 7 July 2021. Saira Banu was completely shattered by his departure. Saira Banu had sacrificed her whole life for the actor, but he left her. For Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar was not only a great actor but also her true guide and life partner. She considered herself complete only because of him. Saira always said that Dilip sahab completed her and even after his departure, she feels his presence.
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The letter that Saira Banu wrote to her late husband Dilip Kumar is as follows:
'Dear Yusuf Jaan, no matter what happens, we will always walk together. In thoughts we will be together and as long as time exists, we will be together. My days stretch like eternity and every moment is a witness to our togetherness. I often think of the love and life we spent together because it still completes us. I am thankful to Allah that I was fortunate to be yours in this life and that He blessed me with His mercy. Insha Allah I will always be yours and only yours. Love, Saira Banu Khan.'
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Shared stories related to Dilip Kumar
In a conversation with 'Dainik Bhaskar', Saira Bano shared many stories and unheard things related to Dilip Kumar. Saira told that when Dilip sahab used to go for shooting, he used to stay in a guest house instead of a hotel. Not only this, he used to eat food from the plates of the crew members on the set. When Saira Bano was 12 years old, she fell in love with Dilip Kumar and she had decided that she would marry him when she grew up.