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"

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."
She also mentioned that her late husband and actor Dilip Kumar often had conversations with kamini and a;ways expressed his respect for her. "I still remember how Dilip Sahib always spoke of her with deep respect. He admired that she came from a literary family, that her conversations were enriched with ideas far beyond the world of films. For him, Uma ji was someone who brought a certain rare substance to the studios, a woman who could speak of cinema and yet transcend it with ease," she added.

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.