In a move that delighted fans, veteran actress Saira Banu marked her 81st birthday with a surprise digital debut on X (formerly Twitter). Known for her iconic performances in films such as Junglee, Padosan, Shagird and Victoria No. 203, the actress chose this special day to step into the social media platform and connect more closely with her admirers. On Instagram, Saira Banu has already struck a chord with fans by keeping the memory of her late husband, the legendary Dilip Kumar, alive through heartfelt tributes, while also recalling fond moments with her co-stars and sharing untold anecdotes from film sets. Her new X account is expected to extend this warm storytelling, offering admirers a treasure of memories from her personal life and illustrious career.

Saira Banu's first post on X

For Saira Banu, birthdays have always been a moment of gratitude rather than celebration. In her first post, she wrote, “My birthday has always been such a day, not a moment for revelry alone, but it touches every thought and being that has shaped me into the person I am today.” 

Yet, it was the presence of her late husband, the legendary Dilip Kumar, that she described as the “extraordinary gift” of her life. “That a man so revered by the world could look upon me with kindness, and in time with love, remains the greatest wonder of my life,” she wrote.