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Saira Banu

Saira Banu Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 23 August 1944
  • Place of Birth Mussoorie
  • Occupation Actor
  • Mother Naseem Banu
  • Spouse Dilip Kumar (1966; Died 2021)
  • Siblings Sultan Ahmad
  • Years active 1961-1984

Related Other Pages:

  • Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari, 
  • Sultan Ahmad, 
  • Padosan
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ABOUT Saira Banu

Saira Banu: A Legacy in Indian Cinema Saira Banu, born August 23, 1944, stands as a prominent figure in Hindi cinema's golden age. Her career, spanning from 1961 to 1988, cemented her status as one of the most celebrated actresses of the 1960s and 70s. Her debut in Junglee (1961) immediately garnered attention, earning her a Filmfare Best Actress nomination. This was followed by three more nominations for her roles in Shagird, Diwana, and Sagina. Beyond these critically acclaimed performances, Banu starred in numerous commercially successful films, including Bluff Master, Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Jhuk Gaya Aasman, Padosan, Victoria No. 203, Hera Pheri, and Bairaag. Her final on-screen appearance was in Faisla (1988). While primarily an actress, Banu also ventured into film production with the Bhojpuri film Ab To Banja Sajanwa Hamaar (2006). Banu's personal life saw her marry the legendary actor Dilip Kumar in 1966; the couple remained childless. Her enduring image remains synonymous with grace, elegance, and a remarkable cinematic contribution. Her career showcases a remarkable blend of critical acclaim and box office success, solidifying her legacy within Indian cinema's history.

Saira Banu FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari
  • Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari

    ( 2018–2021 )

No Upcoming Movies
  • 100 Kotlu
  • 100 Kotlu

    ( 2008 )

  • Faisla
  • Faisla

    ( 1988 )

  • Duniya
  • Duniya

    ( 1984 )

  • Marmaram
  • Marmaram

    ( 1983 )

  • Lahu Pukarega
  • Lahu Pukarega

    ( 1980 )

  • Desh Drohee
  • Desh Drohee

    ( 1980 )

  • Kaala Aadmi
  • Kaala Aadmi

    ( 1978 )

  • Mera Vachan Geeta Ki Qasam
  • Mera Vachan Geeta Ki Qasam

    ( 1977 )

  • Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
  • Koi Jeeta Koi Haara

    ( 1976 )

  • Aarambh
  • Aarambh

    ( 1976 )

  • Nehle Pe Dehlaa
  • Nehle Pe Dehlaa

    ( 1976 )

  • Bairaag
  • Bairaag

    ( 1976 )

  • Hera Pheri
  • Hera Pheri

    ( 1976 )

  • Saazish
  • Saazish

    ( 1975 )

  • Mounto
  • Mounto

    ( 1975 )

  • Aakhri Daao
  • Aakhri Daao

    ( 1975 )

  • Chaitali
  • Chaitali

    ( 1975 )

  • Zameer
  • Zameer

    ( 1975 )

  • Pocket Maar
  • Pocket Maar

    ( 1974 )

  • Paise Ki Gudiya
  • Paise Ki Gudiya

    ( 1974 )

  • International Crook
  • International Crook

    ( 1974 )

  • Resham Ki Dori
  • Resham Ki Dori

    ( 1974 )

  • Sagina
  • Sagina

    ( 1974 )

  • Aarop
  • Aarop

    ( 1974 )

  • Jwar Bhata
  • Jwar Bhata

    ( 1973 )

  • Daaman Aur Aag
  • Daaman Aur Aag

    ( 1973 )

  • Victoria No. 203
  • Victoria No. 203

    ( 1972 )

  • Pattharon Ka Shaher
  • Pattharon Ka Shaher

    ( 1972 )

  • Balidaan
  • Balidaan

    ( 1971 )

  • Sagina Mahato
  • Sagina Mahato

    ( 1971 )

  • Purab Aur Pachhim
  • Purab Aur Pachhim

    ( 1970 )

  • Gopi
  • Gopi

    ( 1970 )

  • Aadmi Aur Insaan
  • Aadmi Aur Insaan

    ( 1969 )

  • Chan Jee
  • Chan Jee

    ( 1968 )

  • The Skies Have Bowed
  • The Skies Have Bowed

    ( 1968 )

  • Padosan
  • Padosan

    ( 1968 )

  • Aman
  • Aman

    ( 1967 )

  • Diwana
  • Diwana

    ( 1967 )

  • Shagird
  • Shagird

    ( 1967 )

  • Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai
  • Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai

    ( 1966 )

  • Pyar Mohabbat
  • Pyar Mohabbat

    ( 1966 )

  • Saaz Aur Awaaz
  • Saaz Aur Awaaz

    ( 1966 )

  • April Fool
  • April Fool

    ( 1964 )

  • Ayee Milan Ki Bela
  • Ayee Milan Ki Bela

    ( 1964 )

  • Door Ki Awaz
  • Door Ki Awaz

    ( 1964 )

  • Aao Pyar Karen
  • Aao Pyar Karen

    ( 1964 )

  • Bluff Master
  • Bluff Master

    ( 1963 )

  • Wedding Celebration
  • Wedding Celebration

    ( 1962 )

  • Junglee
  • Junglee

    ( 1961 )

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SAIRA BANU NEWS

When Raj Kapoor came to Dilip Kumar's wedding to Saira Banu on bended knees: 'I did it for you'. Watch throwback pics

December 14, 2023 1:54 pm

Saira Banu fondly remembered Raj Kapoor on his 99th birth anniversary, sharing anecdotes about the close, sibling-like bond between him and Dilip Kumar.

Saira Banu shares unseen video on Dilip Kumar's 101st birth anniversary: 'Being wed to the Shahenshah was akin to living a dream'

December 11, 2023 4:31 pm

On Dilip Kumar's 101st birth anniversary, Saira Banu shared an unseen video accompanied by a heartfelt note in remembrance of the late actor.

Saira Banu reveals how Mehmood convinced Dilip Kumar to let her be a part of Padosan: 'Sahab was tickled to the bone...'

November 29, 2023 10:23 pm

Padosan starred Saira Banu, Sunil Dutt, Mehmood, Kishore Kumar, Om Prakash, Mukri, and Keshto Mukherjee.

Dilip Kumar was a 'chatora', Shabana Azmi recalls the time when Saira Banu put him on a strict diet: 'I slept hungry so...'

November 29, 2023 9:52 pm

Dilip Kumar loved his spicy delicacies but his wife Saira Banu put him on diet so he could take care of his health.

Saira Banu shares 'interesting' anecdotes about Shammi Kapoor, posts unseen video of her silver wedding anniversary with Dilip Kumar. Watch

November 15, 2023 6:53 pm

Saira Banu shared another set of precious memories about late superstars Shammi Kapoor and Dilip Kumar.

Saira Banu recalls Shammi Kapoor shouting at her in front of a crowd, making her weep harder: 'I pulled up my dupatta...'

November 04, 2023 8:00 pm

Saira Banu recently took to social media and shared an anecdote about Shammi Kapoor from the sets of Subodh Mukerji's Junglee, which marked Banu's debut in Hindi cinema.

Saira Banu remembers 'Yahoo hero' Shammi Kapoor, recalls his take on her 'most attractive trait': 'It will never come back'

October 31, 2023 9:33 pm

Saira Banu remembered Shammi Kapoor and Lalita Pawar as she wrote about the shoot of her debut film Junglee.

Saira Banu shares rare wedding video on 57th anniversary: 'It’s a real Cinderella story'

October 11, 2023 1:36 pm

Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar tied the knot on October 11, 1966, when Saira was 22 and Dilip was 44.

Saira Banu wishes Gauri Khan on her birthday: 'Shah Rukh Khan and you have always stood by Dilip Sahib and me in good and bad times'

October 08, 2023 8:30 pm

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan are close to Saira Banu, who had once said that if she and late actor Dilip Kumar ever had a son, he would've looked a lot like the superstar.

Saira Banu says she tried to dissuade Vinod Khanna from leaving films for his 'guru' Osho: 'You're one of the brightest stars, please don't go'

October 06, 2023 4:01 pm

Saira Banu remembered Vinod Khanna on his 77th birth anniversary. She shared an anecdote from their film Aarop and also revealed that she tried to convince him to not leave films.

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