Veteran actress Saira Banu warmly wished her fans for the New Year on Instagram. She shared a series of pictures and a video from her lovely balcony, where she expressed her heartfelt sentiments.
In the video, Saira can be heard saying, “Wishing all of you a very, very happy 2026. May it bring a lot of joy, good health and happiness to each one of you. Happy New Year!” Her post was captioned, “Happy New Year, everyone. God bless.”
Recently, on the death anniversary of her late husband Dilip Kumar, Saira reflected on his lasting impact. She mentioned that he “continues to inspire youth” even after his passing. Saira expressed, “For generations, artists have walked in your light. They still seek in you not just craft but purity of purpose.”
She further noted how his films were like festivals, filled with warmth and devotion from audiences that she rarely sees in this world. Despite the fame, Dilip Kumar remained unaffected by its noise.
Saira Banu emphasized his character, highlighting how he valued emotions over material possessions. “I often smile when I remember how easily you parted with things others would treasure for a lifetime – a watch, a shawl, a pen – given away with the innocence of a child who values hearts more than possessions.”
She reminisced about a special evening when Dilip Kumar held her hand and led her to a wedding, showcasing his grace. Saira wrote, “Your inner world, Yousuf Saab, was always carved from something rarer than time – simple yet profound, free of material wants, rich with meaning, and devoted to the quiet discipline of truth. To have lived beside you, to have witnessed the man behind the legend, remains the greatest honour of my life.”
In her emotional tribute to her husband, she remarked, “Sometimes, in a whisper only the heart understands, I find myself saying, ‘Khuda se poochun… Kya humein Yousuf hamesha ke liye nahin mil sakte?’ Happy Birthday, Yousuf Jaan.” Along with this heartfelt note, Saira shared three videos that captured cherished moments with Dilip Kumar.