Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/08/1944 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | Mussoorie, United Provinces, British India |
Latest News about Saira Banu
01/07/2025
Veteran Bollywood actress Saira Banu, the widow of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, was admitted to Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai due to blood pressure-related issues and subsequently moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for closer monitoring. The 80-year-old actress, who retired from films in 1988, remains under medical care as her condition is being managed by doctors at the hospital.
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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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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sairabanu/ |
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). |