Veteran actress Saira Banu took everyone on a nostalgic trip this weekend. Marking 59 years of marriage with the late Dilip Kumar, she shared rare, never-seen-before photos from their wedding night — the kind of pictures that make you pause for a moment.
The post, warm and deeply personal, was accompanied by a note that perfectly captures the beauty of that unforgettable evening back in 1966.
“A Wistful Drift…”
Saira Banu began her post on a poetic note. "A wistful drift into one of the most cherished evenings of my life, our wedding night, 59 years ago. The song 'Do Sitaron Ka Zameen Par Hai Milan Aaj Ki Raat' floated through the air like a blessing that wouldn’t fade. It played all night long, echoing the joy in my heart, and I remember thinking that if someone told me I could truly fly that evening, I would have believed them. That’s how unreal, how dreamlike it all felt."
That line alone feels like it could come from an old film script. The legendary couple — who tied the knot on October 11, 1966 — were, in many ways, Bollywood’s most graceful love story.
No Grand Designers…
The actress then spoke about the simplicity of the day. "Nothing about that day was extravagant, yet it was perfect in its simplicity. My wedding joda was lovingly stitched by our local tailor; there were no grand designers, no detailed plans, no printed cards, just hurried excitement and heartfelt emotion. The Nikaah was meant for November, but destiny had other plans. I can still hear Sahib’s gentle but firm voice over the telephone from Calcutta saying, ‘Aap ek Maulvi ko bulaiye aur Nikaah karwa dijiye!’"
And just like that, their wedding — simple, unplanned, and utterly sincere — took place.
Delightful Chaos
In her post, Saira Banu described the day as “delightful chaos.” She wrote, "Sahib and I lived close by, and when his Baraat came down the lane, the Ghodi descended a small slope, the umbrella brushing against his Sehra, a sight so charming that it still makes me smile. In no time, word spread that Dilip Kumar was getting married, and hundreds of admirers found their way into my home. The house was overflowing with laughter, noise, and strangers who felt like family."
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The actress even laughed about how it took her two hours to make her way downstairs for the Nikaah because of the crowd. "The crowd was so large that we even ran short of food, people began pocketing tiny souvenirs — a fork here, a spoon there — as if they were collecting tokens from a fairytale. Oh, what a day that was! Unscripted, imperfect, and yet filled with a kind of joy that words can never truly capture."
A Memory That Still Glows
Even today, Saira Banu continues to celebrate Dilip Kumar through her Instagram posts — reliving their love story piece by piece, with fans feeling every bit of it. Her latest post, like many before, reminds everyone why their bond was timeless — a story less about glamour, and more about genuine affection.
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FAQs
1. When did Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar get married?
Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar got married on October 11, 1966.
2. What did Saira Banu share on their 59th anniversary?
She shared rare pictures from their wedding night along with a heartfelt note describing the day’s simplicity and joy.
3. Is Saira Banu active on social media?
Yes, she often posts beautiful anecdotes, unseen photos, and memories of her life with Dilip Kumar.
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