When Sanjay Dutt Wanted to Marry Saira Banu: A Tale of Childhood Adoration and Family Bonds

Sanjay Dutt, the son of legendary actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis, hails from a family deeply entrenched in Indian cinema. Over the decades, he has been surrounded by some of the most iconic names in the industry, and it is no surprise that he has admired many of them. However, few might know that as a child, he once proposed to the enigmatic and stunning actress Saira Banu, expressing his desire to marry her.

Saira Banu, who shared a close bond with the Dutt family, recently revealed this adorable anecdote on her Instagram Story. Sharing a picture of Sanjay with her late husband, Dilip Kumar, she recounted, “@duttsanjay has always been like a family to me. My entire family, starting from Ammaji to Aapaji, to Sahib, and to me, we’ve watched him grow from a tiny toddler into the remarkable person he is today.”

Reflecting on their long-standing connection, she added, “I still remember when Nargis Aapa would come to our house for functions, and he would accompany her – this cute, good-looking kid…Nargis Ji would then shake his hands and say, ‘Chalo, Saira Ji ko bolo tum kya bolte ho mujhe? (Tell Saira ji, what you keep telling me).’ And then Sanju would look at me and say, ‘Main Shaila Banu se shaadi karunga’ (I’ll marry Saira Banu) in a cute little voice. Hahahah, so adorable! I believe Sharmila Tagore and I were the top favorites of Sanju.”

This endearing revelation was part of her birthday wish for the actor. She concluded the post with a heartfelt message: “Many hands make light work. And we’ve all cherished being part of his journey. He holds a special place in my heart. With all my love and blessings, I wish him a very happy birthday.”

Sanjay Dutt, who began his cinematic journey with Rocky in 1981 under his father’s direction, has carved a remarkable legacy in the film industry. With over 135 films to his credit, including hits like Saajan, Sadak, Vaastav: The Reality, and more, he remains one of Bollywood’s most enduring stars.

On the work front, Dutt is gearing up for his Kannada venture KD—The Devil, featuring a stellar cast including Dhruva Sarja, Reeshma Nanaiah, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Shilpa Shetty, Jisshu Sengupta, and Nora Fatehi.

From childhood adoration to a thriving career, Sanjay Dutt’s life continues to captivate audiences, much like the cinema he represents.