In Pic: Saira Banu and Gauri Khan
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's wife, Gauri Khan, celebrated her 53rd birthday on October 8, 2023. On this occasion, veteran actress Saira Banu took to her Instagram and wished the ace interior designer and producer.
Saira Banu posted a picture of Gauri Khan on her Instagram stories and extended her birthday wishes with a heartfelt note. In her message, the actress expressed that she can relate to Gauri's experience of being the spouse of a superstar. Banu in her long note wrote, "Many happy returns of the day @gaurikhan! We both share the remarkable experience of being superstar's spouse, I have lonely seen you transitioning from a bubbly, effervent young wife to an elegant. hardworking, and a trendsetting woman. The way you handle this precious feeling truly resonates with me. It brings back memories of my time with Dilip Sahib.
Wiamark and you have always stood by Dilip Sahib and me in good and bad times. Bending you an abundance of love and blessings on this special day."
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan rank in the list of Bollywood's most favourite couples. Back in Delhi, Shah Rukh fell for Gauri and their first date was reportedly at Panchshila Club. The route to their wedding wasn't free of obstacles. On Koffee With Karan, Gauri made the confession that she wanted to take a break from the relationship. She said because of Shah Rukh's possessiveness she ended the relationship temporarily. She further added that after a while, she went back to him. The two later got married on October 25, 1991 in a Hindu ceremony.
On the other hand, Saira Banu got married to Dilip Kumar on 11 October 1966, despite an age difference of over 20 years. The couple remained deeply devoted to each other until Dilip Kumar's passing in July 2021.
Dilip Kumar was an iconic Indian actor renowned for his versatile and powerful performances in Hindi cinema's golden era. With a career spanning decades, he starred in timeless classics like "Mughal-e-Azam" and "Devdas," earning numerous awards and accolades for his exceptional acting skills. Kumar's legacy continues to inspire actors and film enthusiasts worldwide.
