Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/08/1944 |
| Age | 82 years |
| Birthplace | Mussoorie, United Provinces, British India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Saira Banu
11/10/2026
Saira Banu marked her wedding anniversary with Dilip Kumar by sharing an emotional social media post. She recalled how she had, as a twelve-year-old, begun what she describes as her own manifestation journey that eventually brought her to him. The post reflected on the unusual circumstances of their 1966 wedding, when she was 22 and he was 44.
23/08/2025
Saira Banu marked her 81st birthday by making her debut on X and sharing personal memories with fans. Her posts focused on remembering Dilip Kumar and reflecting on life, which generated notable media coverage and fan attention. It was her first public step into the platform as a way to connect more directly with admirers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Saira Banu or Saira Bano |
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| Nickname | Baby Saira |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 6” (168 cm) |
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Elite School (studied in London) |
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| College | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | 10th standard |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobbies | Dancing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Rajendra Kumar |
| Husband/Spouse | Dilip Kumar (Actor, 1966-2021) |
| Marriage Date | 11/10/1966 |
Family
| Father | Mian Ehsan-ul-Haq |
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| Mother | Naseem Banu (Actress) |
| Brother | Sultan Ahmed |
Career
| Debut Film | Junglee (1961) |
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| Final Film | Faisla (1988) |
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| Years Active | 1961–1984 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Saira Banu does not smoke or drink alcohol. | |
| 2. She was born into a Urdu-speaking family in India and grew up in London. | |
| 3. Saira made her Bollywood debut in 1961 in the movie 'Junglee' with Shammi Kapoor. | |
| 4. At 22, she married Dilip Kumar, who is 22 years older than her. | |
| 5. She has a niece named Shaheen, who is a Bollywood actress, and was previously married to Sumeet Saigal, with whom she has a daughter named Sayesha. | |
| 6. From 1963-1969, Saira Banu was the 3rd highest-paid actress in Hindi Cinema and 4th from 1971-1976. | |
| 7. Saira played the lead role in the popular comedy film 'Padosan' alongside Mehmood, Kishore Kumar, Sunil Dutt, and others. | |
| 8. She was known for her impeccable sense of style, wearing elegant saris and classic jewelry designed by her mother, Naseem Bano. | |
| 9. In her youth, Saira admired Dilip Kumar and had dreams of becoming a successful actress and marrying him. | |
| 10. In 1972, Saira and Dilip were expecting a son, but due to complications, they lost the baby and decided not to have children again, believing it was fate. | |
| 11. She received four Filmfare Award nominations for Best Actress, including for her debut film Junglee (1961), Shagird (1967), Diwana (1967), and Sagina (1974). | |
| 12. Her final film before retirement was Faisla (1988). |
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