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When Dilip Kumar kept Saira Banu on her toes, the actress shared fond memories

On July 7, the fourth anniversary of Dilip Kumar 's passing, Saira Banu delighted everyone by taking to social media. She explained that it was to express gratitude to all of the admirers and well-wishers for their affection for the late, great actor. "I am writing this note on the 7th of July to express my gratitude to the overwhelming multitude of caring well-wishers and dearest friends from all over the world who have so tremendously swept me off my feet till today with their everlasting remembrance, love, and respect for my Kohinoor, Dilip Kumar Sahib," Saira had written. From that time, Saira began recalling Dilip Kumar and sharing some touching stories about him. On that day, she shared a heartwarming photo of the two. Saira was seen wearing a pink kurta, while Kumar was dressed in a grey suit and tie. The actress said, Get set... ready and GO...!! Our lives were full of action... Sahib being the philanthropist and endearing person that he always was for all mankind, we were constantly going out to attend functions and get-togethers for the benefit of the needy, such as The National Association for the Blind. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Acer TravelLite Laptop Your AI assistant at work acer Book Now Undo .. the Physically Handicapped... the War Widows, etc. He kept me on my toes and would be ready in a jiffy... I had to keep running to keep pace with him... If I were late, I could hear the car horn downstairs screaming away to get me going! Will in the future share his forays into shopping with me..." The actress said she would be sharing memories of shopping with him, leaving fans eager to see what would happen eagerly awaited what she would share next. Despite being 22 years apart in age, Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu were married in 1966. As a 12-year-old fan, she was introduced to "The Tragedy King," as he was affectionately known; her mother, Naseem Banu, was also an actress. Due to Saira's tragic miscarriage, the couple never had children.