Saira Banu, Dharmendra pay tribute to Dilip Kumar on his 4th death anniversary. Pics

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On Dilip Kumar's fourth death anniversary, veteran actors Saira Banu and Dharmendra paid emotional tributes to the legendary star. Both shared heartfelt notes and photos on social media, remembering him as a cinema icon and a deeply loved person.Saira Banu called her late husband "an inspiration for six generations of actors and the guiding star for those yet to come." She wrote on Instagram, "The dearth of Sahib could never go. And yet, am still with him. One in thought, in mind, in life. In this lifetime, and in the next, my soul has learnt to walk beside him even in his absence. Each year, this day finds me cradling Sahib's memories like delicate blossoms. (sic)" advertisementCalling him "an entire era," she added, "Behind the icon, though, was a tender, charming, witty man. There was one evening I remember clearly - our home filled with the strains of classical music, the darbar in full flow. Sahib quietly slipped away, craving a moment of rest... He made the ordinary moments eternal. And through every jest, every note, every glance he left behind something rare: Love that lingers. Dilip Sahib is forever. Beyond time. Beyond life. May Allah continue to keep him wrapped in His noor and mercy. Aameen. (sic)"
Dharmendra also remembered Dilip Kumar with an emotional Instagram post and an old black-and-white photo of him holding Dilip Saab's hand. He wrote, "Aaj ka din kitna ghamnak aur manhoos din hai, aaj ke din, mere bahot hi pyaare bhai, aap sab ke chaheteye adakar, film industry ke khuda, ek nek aur mahaan insaan, Dalip saheb, hamein hamesha hamesha ke liye chhod kar chalee gaye. Ye sadma bardaasht tou na hoga tasali de leeta hoon woh kahin Aas paas hain. (Today is such a sorrowful and unfortunate day. On this very day, my dearest brother, your beloved actor, the god of the film industry, a noble and great human being, Dilip Sahab, left us forever. This loss is unbearable, but I find some comfort in believing that he is still somewhere nearby) (sic)"Dilip Kumar died on July 7, 2021, at the age of 98 after a long illness. He is remembered as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema, known for unforgettable films like 'Mughal-e-Azam', 'Devdas', 'Naya Daur', and 'Ganga Jamuna'.- EndsTrending Reel