Basyukta Basuprava

Dilip Kumar is one of the most treasured actors in the Hindi film industry. Apart from being known for bringing the method acting technique to Indian Cinema, his marriage with Saira Banu remains an iconic love story that stands the test of time.

Saira Banu recently shared Dilip Kumar’s health update during an interview with TOI, saying that he is weak and not too well health-wise. She also asked fans to pray for his health. She said, “He's not too well. He's weak. At times, he walks into the hall and back to his room. His immunity is low. Pray for his welfare. We are grateful to God for each day.”

With 22 years of marriage difference, the couple faced many odds but managed to stay strong together.  Speaking about looking after her husband all these years till date, the 76-year-old actress shared that she looks after Dilip “Out of love and not duress.”  She added that she is not doing it to earn praises or be lauded by others as a “devoted wife”. “Just to touch him and cuddle him is the world's best thing that's happening to me. I adore him and he is my breath itself," She added.

The veteran couple tied the knot in 1966 and this year marked 54 years of their wedding. However, they did not celebrate their marriage anniversary this year as Dilip lost his brothers Ahsan Bhai and Aslam Bhai to Covid-19.

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