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

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 remembered Raj Kapoor on his 99th birth anniversary. (Pic: Saira/Instagram)

Saira Banu’s Instagram account is a treasure trove of untold stories about the yesteryear superstars of Hindi cinema. In her most recent post, she fondly remembered Raj Kapoor on his 99th birth anniversary, sharing anecdotes about the close, sibling-like bond between him and Dilip Kumar.

Reflecting on their extraordinary connection, Saira wrote, “Describing the bond between Dilip Sahib and Raj Ji as mere friendship would be an understatement; they shared a love akin to that of siblings. They sought solace in each other’s company, exchanging secrets that remained unknown even to their own family members. Raj Ji and Sahib were there for each other until the very end.”

Recounting an interesting episode, she disclosed how Raj Kapoor playfully nudged Dilip Kumar towards marriage. She wrote, “Not many people know this but back in the day when Dilip Sahib was still a bachelor Raj Ji would often edge him on to get married, he would say “Shaadi Kyun Nahin Karta” and later on laughingly add, “Jis Din Tu Shaadi Karega, Ghutne Ke Bal Chal Ke Aaunga Tere Paas”, and goodness like a great friend he stood up to his words the day Dilip Sahib and I got married. I still remember how he reminded Sahib of this incident saying “Didn’t I tell you that I would kneel down the very day you get married I am doing it for you, Thank You For Getting Married.”

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Saira also recounted a poignant moment when Raj Kapoor suffered a heart attack, and Dilip Kumar rushed back from abroad to be by his side. She wrote, “When Raj Ji had a cardiac arrest, Sahib had flown abroad for a felicitation, he immediately flew back to Delhi and rushed to Apollo Hospital to see Raj Ji, he went near him and said, “Raj, wake up! I brought the ‘Khushboo’ of Chapli Kebabs. Let’s stroll through the bazaar as we used to, relishing Kebabs and Rotis. Stop acting; take me to the courtyard in Peshawar.” Choking with emotion, tears streamed as he spoke to his unconscious friend. They were indeed the best of friends until the very end. Remembering Raj Ji on his Birth Anniversary with a lot of love and affection. #HappyBirthdayRajKapoor #rajkapoor.”

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Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor shared the screen in the 1949 film Andaz, alongside Nargis.

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