

In 1944 and 1949, dilip kumar, also recognised as dilip Khan, made his hindi cinema debut with 'Jwar Bhata.' When saira banu began her film debut in 1961 alongside shammi kapoor with Junglee, she became everyone's 'chaand ka tukda.' Despite all obstacles, she eventually married dilip Kumar. saira banu revealed in a chat that she first fell in love with dilip kumar when she was 12 years old. In 1960, she attended the premiere of dilip Kumar's 'Mughal-e-Azam,' hoping to catch a glance of her beloved hero in person. She had to depart sad, however, because he was unable to attend the premiere.

When dilip kumar & saira banu married in the year 1966, she aged 22 and he was 44 years old. The couple never let this age gap become a barrier in their relationship. saira and her husband have 3 children and been married for almost four decades. dilip and Saira's cupid was performed by Naseem Banu. She drew them closer together, and love developed between them.
