Saira Banu honors Dilip Kumar on fourth death anniversary with a heart-touching tribute: 'Sahib forever will…'

Saira Banu honored her late husband, Dilip Kumar, on social media, marking the fourth anniversary of his passing on July 7. She shared a montage of photos of the actor on Instagram, accompanied by a heartfelt message recalling their time together.

She started her tribute by acknowledging how much she still misses him. "The dearth of Sahib could never go...and yet, I am still with him. One in thought, in mind, in life. In this lifetime, and in the next, my soul has learnt to walk beside him even in his absence. Each year, this day finds me cradling Sahib's memories like delicate blossoms. His admirers, well-wishers, friends and family, they never forget. Their messages of love and remembrance arrive like prayers, wrapped in warmth."

She further added, "And I read each one with a heart full of gratitude, knowing that the world still holds space for the man Sahib was and forever will be. You see, Sahib wasn't just my life's greatest joy. He was an entire era. An inspiration across six generations of actors and the guiding star for those yet to come. He was the finest companion to great statesmen-Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Sahab, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sahab, Narasimha Rao Sahab-and counted among his dearest friends some of the sharpest minds-lawyers, economists, industrialists-but never once was he removed from the common man's soul."

She concluded, "He adored sports, played cricket and football like he'd been born on the field, and often said, 'If not destiny, I would have been a national-level sportsman. But destiny had its own plans and gave the world the greatest actor of all time instead. Behind the icon, though, was a tender, charming, witty man."

Saira Banu ended her heartfelt note by writing, "Dilip Sahib is forever. Beyond time. Beyond life."

The video Saira Banu shared in memory of Dilip Kumar deeply resonated with fans, who expressed their admiration and love for the legendary actor. One of the fans wrote,"Lovely video," another video,"Beautiful video, beautiful tribute."

Dilip Kumar's legacy lives on through iconic films such as Devdas, Mughal-e-Azam, Ganga Jamuna, Naya Daur, and Andaz. He is remembered as a cinematic legend, celebrated for his grace, talent, and enduring love.