Dilip Kumar’s Picture With Saira Banu From Their Wedding Is Melting Hearts

The legendary actor declined a lot of offers of working with Saira Banu but couldn’t resist her charm.

They say that marriages are made in heaven. It is a completely different feeling to fall in love and marry someone. Dilip Kumar and Saira Bangu were married in 1966. They have been together ever since. This actress has proven time and again what true love looks like. We bring you today's throwback to their wedding, which includes Bollywood star Dev Anand.

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Madhubala and Dilip Saab's love story is well-known, but did you know that Saira was infatuated with the star? Let's look at their love story.

Saira Banu was only 12 years old when she fell for Dilip Kumar, who was 34 at the time. This was the time that Mughal-e-Azam was finally released. Saira, a young girl, was eager to meet Dilip Saab at its premiere. But he was unable to make it. The actress was devastated.

Banu later recalled their first meeting and stated that he smiled at them and commented on how beautiful I was. "I knew deep down that I was going be his wife."

Although Saira Banu offered him many opportunities, he refused. However, he couldn't resist her charm. Not to mention, the actress was very popular back then.

Saab's autobiography Dilip Kumar: the Substance and Shadow wrote that "When I got out of my car and entered the garden that leads to my house, I still remember my eyes falling upon Saira, who was standing in the foyer looking stunning in a brocade scarf in her new house. It was shocking to me that she wasn't the same young girl I used to avoid because she looked too young for my role. She was indeed a full-fledged woman and in fact more beautiful than I imagined. I just stepped forward, shook her hand, and time stood still between us.

The couple were married in 1966. Saira Banu, Naseem Banu, was the cupid between them. Their marriage was the talk of town because of their age gap. They proved their love to each other in spite of all odds.

Did you notice Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar, and Saira Banu in the photo? Our golden ear was still the greatest ERA ever.

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