Saira Banu shares memories with late actress Kamini Kaushal in an emotional post remembering her: "A woman so rare and so ahead of her time"

On Instagram, Saira Banu posted a series of photos featuring herself with Kamini, along with stills of Kamini Kaushal and Dilip Kumar from their films together.

Veteran actress Saira Banu recently shared an emotional post remembering late actress Kamini Kaushal, who passed away recently and took to social media to share a lesser-known story about their relationship.

On Instagram, Saira Banu posted a series of photos featuring herself with Kamini, along with stills of Kamini Kaushal and Dilip Kumar from their films together. Calling Kamini a woman “so rare and so ahead of her time,” Saira expressed deep admiration for the legendary actress and spoke warmly about the bond of respect and affection they shared.

Her post read, "In an era when so few women entered cinema with the grace of a truly cultured upbringing, Kamini Kaushal our beloved Uma ji stood apart. She brought with her not just beauty, but a literary mind, and a refinement that was unmistakably her own. She belonged to that gentle world of books, poetry, and thoughtfulness, and she carried it into her work in a way that elevated her presence."

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Sharing a memorable anecdote, she wrote, "My own journey with her began in the most unexpected way during my water ballet training for April Fool. I had to jump from a great height, and when I completed the activity and came down, there she was. She immediately said to me, “You know, Saira, I couldn’t have done what you just did… How did you do it?” From that very first meeting, I held her in genuine respect, and I remained courteous to her always not out of obligation, but out of admiration."

"I still remember the affectionate phone calls she would make, asking Sahib to meet people who wished to see him. I would ensure that I took really good care of those guests who visited our home from different corners of the country and the world. She used to call Sahib to seek his advice on various matters or simply to talk, and I always handed the phone over to him," Saira Banu concluded the post.

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Saira Banu and Kamini Kaushal acted in several film together including Purab Aur Paschim, Nehle Pe Dehla, and Aadmi aur Insaan.

For the unversed, Kamini Kaushal passed away on November 14 at the age of 98, following age-related issues.