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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

Saira Banu recalls engagement with Dilip Kumar, says the news 'created a storm worldwide'

October 02, 2023 5:39 pm

Saira Banu took to Instagram to share an interesting anecdote about her engagement with legendary actor Dilip Kumar.

Saira Banu recalls improvising scenes with Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna on Hera Pheri set: ‘We worked to make them riotously funny’

October 01, 2023 4:51 pm

Saira Banu shared her fun memories of shooting the 1976 film, Hera Pheri, with Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna.

Saira Banu fondly recalls memories with 'shy, withdrawn' Dev Anand; says he always offered her roles in his films

September 26, 2023 5:46 pm

On the occasion of the iconic actor's 100th birth anniversary, veteran actor Saira Banu warmly reminisced about her memories with Dev Anand and their relationship.

Dilip Kumar's younger sister Saeeda Khan passes away

September 26, 2023 12:20 pm

Dilip Kumar's sister Saeeda was the wife of Iqbal Khan, son of legendary film producer Mehboob Khan who backed films like Mother India and Andaaz.

Saira Banu says Yash Johar turned Santa Claus and brought 'tablets and oils' for Dilip Kumar from America: 'He was one in a million friend'

September 18, 2023 5:58 pm

On the anniversary of the film Duniya, veteran Bollywood actor Saira Banu remembered Dilip Kumar and Yash Johar.

Saira Banu says she was jealous of Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala's chemistry: 'I took a pair of scissors and started...'

September 12, 2023 7:42 pm

Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala starred together in the 1958 film Madhumati, and their chemistry made Saira Banu jealous.

Saira Banu says Shah Rukh Khan was first to console her after Dilip Kumar's death: 'My son would have been just like him'

September 10, 2023 2:00 pm

In a long Instagram post, Saira Banu praised Shah Rukh Khan and shared anecdotes highlighting the mega star's unique bond with the late legendary actor Dilip Kumar.

Saira Banu recalls cheeky message she sent Dilip Kumar via Nazir Hussain: 'Ask him to marry me'

September 07, 2023 2:20 pm

Saira Banu revealed that she had asked Nazir Hussain to convey to Dilip Kumar that he should either marry her or work with her.

Saira Banu on working with Dilip Kumar in Gopi: 'I felt that the earth would part and the sky would shake with thunder...'

August 28, 2023 7:54 pm

Saira Banu opened up about how she was nervous while shooting with Dilip Kumar for the 1970 movie Gopi.

Saira Banu, among the highest paid stars of the 60s, who gave it all up to singularly become Mrs Dilip Kumar

August 23, 2023 10:50 pm

Saira Banu was among the top actresses of the '60s era. She, in her own way, wooed and entertained the cine-goers in an era that revelled in colour, optimism and flamboyance, and then gave it all up to enjoy her marriage with Dilip Kumar.

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