Saira Banu shares glimpses from her 80th birthday celebration with friends and family, see pics

Saira Banu's 80th birthday celebrations

Saira Banu, a renowned Bollywood actress, known for films like Junglee and Padosan, celebrated her 80th birthday on August 23. She shared a lovely photo from her birthday celebration along with a heartfelt message.

Saira Banu shared a delightful photo on Instagram. In the picture, she is posing in front of birthday decorations while holding a balloon. She accompanied the photo with a heartfelt note, expressing gratitude to her family and friends for making her special day memorable. The caption read, "How do we truly measure a life? Is it measured in the milestones or those fleeting moments that quietly slip by, only to be remembered later? Maybe it’s in the anniversaries that come around each year, like an old friend who never fails to visit you. If you ask me, life can be measured in many ways. I believe it’s in the company of your own people, people who love you. I consider myself blessed, graced by the affection and support of my family and friends."

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Saira Banu particularly acknowledged the efforts of her brother's children, who created a joyful and loving atmosphere for her birthday celebration as she wrote, "I’m grateful to my son @rehanahmed_bjp, who is the son of my eldest brother, Sultan Bhai, and his daughter Shaheen, who made a special effort to be in Mumbai, as she keeps commuting between Chennai and Mumbai most of the time. Thanks to the grandnieces Anaiya and Ansharah, especially Anaiya, who masterminded the whole event by filling my house with beautiful decorations and glowing happiness."

She further shared how she spent her birthday doing things she usually does not. "Both of them insisted that I step out for the meal, knowing that I don’t leave my house much and have comforted myself within. But my family, who are my rock of Gibraltar, made my 80th birthday a day to treasure. Their mere presence was enough to fill my home with light."

She also extended her appreciation to her friends for their contributions to making the day even more special. "I’m also grateful for my friends who bring joy to my life - Dr. Meera Agarwal, Farida Jalal (the exceptionally wonderful actor and my great friend), her son Yaseen, my dear friends Mani Talati and Mehfooza, her daughter Shaista, Azra Lokhandwala Ji, and @moinbeg (who conceptualized the marvelous Heeramandi). Blessed to have them all around to make my day and life a happening one."

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Saira Banu concluded the post with, "So, how does one measure life? While there are many ways, I believe the truest measure is found in a room filled with family and friends, a table set with lots of food, and an invisible thread called love. Thank goodness for family and friends!"

Saira Banu had earlier shared another heartfelt post on Instagram expressing her longing for her late husband, Dilip Kumar. She reminisced about how he made her feel loved and special every day, particularly on her birthdays.