Wow! Saira Banu compares Shah Rukh Khan to Dilip Kumar; Calls ‘My Son Would Have Been Just Like Him’
MUMBAI: Saira Banu, a seasoned actress, recounted her initial interaction with Shah Rukh Khan and remarked that the Bollywood superstar reminded her late husband, the great actor Dilip Kumar, so much that she even told him that her son would have been exactly like SRK.
The seasoned actress posted a clip of SRK giving Dilip Kumar one of the original posters from his timeless film ‘Mughal-E-Azam,’ which Dilip Kumar then signed, on Instagram. After that, she published a fairly long narrative describing the encounter. "I watched 'Mughal-E-Azam long ago, then again I watched it when it first appeared in colour," SRK was heard saying in the video.
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He then displayed the poster and continued, "This is one of the original posters for the film which came at that time, and someone had gifted it to me. I accepted on condition, that Dilip sahab would sign it for me."
Following that, Dilip Kumar was seen hugging SRK and signing the poster. SRK was visibly moved to see Dilip Kumar.
In the video's caption, she wrote, "The first time I saw Shahrukh was when many stars had met for a function...I immediately remarked that he seemed shy and reticent to come forward....and I noticed that he looked so much like my Shahenshah Dilip Sahib....I said if my son had been there He would have been just like him."
She continued, remembering one of her fondest memories of him, "One vivid memory I have is of a chance encounter with Shahrukh, where he humbly bowed before me, seeking blessings. As I placed my hand on his head and ran my fingers through his hair, I couldn't help but remark how it resembled that of Dilip Sahib. Since that day, whenever Shahrukh and I met, he graciously lowered his head, allowing me to offer him my blessings. Interestingly, on one occasion, I forgot to run my hand through his hair, and immediately after, Shahrukh lowered his head, saying, "Aaj Aapne Mere Baalon Par Hath Nahin Phera", and without hesitation, I lovingly ran my fingers through his hair, completing our familiar ritual."
She wrote, Praising the 'Swades' actor for both his talent and character, “Shahrukh Khan is a remarkable actor and also an incredibly sweet, well-mannered, and considerate individual. He would frequently grace us with his presence at various functions hosted at our house. Once, there was a special event for my company, and I had a strong desire for Shahrukh to do an interview. However, Shahrukh's hectic work schedule seemed almost insurmountable. Yet, with just a single text message from me, I was amazed to find him at my doorstep within a mere hour, willing to oblige and support my endeavor.
On the 7th of July, when Dilip Sahib slipped into a deep slumber, unresponsive to my voice, leaving me burdened with the ache of his absence, Shahrukh emerged as a beacon of solace. In that moment, his affection for the 'Kohinoor of Hindustan,' Dilip Sahib, shone brightly as he was among the very first to offer his comforting presence in the face of adversity.”
His admiration for Dilip Sahib, the "Kohinoor of Hindustan," flashed strongly at that precise moment as he was among the first to provide his consoling presence in the face of difficulty, "What truly speaks volumes about Shahrukh's admiration for Sahib is when he arrived at our home to get the 'Mughal-e-Azam' poster signed by Sahib and I believe that it's kept in his private theater. It reflects his deep-rooted respect and affection for the cinematic legends who came before him #SairaBanu #DilipKumar #ShahRukhKhan #SRK."
SRK is currently enjoying the success of his most recent movie, "Jawan," which was directed by Atlee and is currently making its rounds in theaters and at the box office, easily exceeding "Pathaan."
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CREDIT: Free Press Journal
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