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India.com
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
When Dilip Kumar secretly tied the knot with another woman while being married to Saira Banu for 16 years, she is now…
Dilip Kumar, the original heartthrob of Indian cinema, shocked everyone when he married at 44 — to the then 22-year-old Saira Banu. What began as a fairytale romance turned rocky sixteen years later when his secret marriage to another woman, Asma Rehman, surfaced. The revelation wasn't made in the family, but in the newspapers — and it broke Saira. A match made at a match? In his memoir, The Substance and The Shadow, Dilip revealed that he first met Asma during a cricket match in Hyderabad. At first glance, she appeared to be a married woman with three children. But slowly, Dilip began noticing unsettling patterns — like Asma and her husband turning up wherever he went. He later wrote, 'I was completely unaware of a connivance that was being mischievously perpetuated…' The affair that lasted two years The relationship, spanning 1981–1983, was something Dilip deeply regretted. 'I can never forget or forgive myself for the hurt I caused to Saira…' Asma's intentions became clearer with time, and Dilip eventually confessed to Saira. While heartbroken, the actress stood by him, but not without him taking responsibility. A written apology, a repaired marriage Dilip requested time to legally end his second marriage. Before finalising the divorce, he reaffirmed his loyalty in a written 'letter of commitment' to Saira and her family, promising never to marry again. Dilip Kumar would later describe this chapter as one orchestrated by 'divine purpose,' one that nearly destroyed their marriage but ultimately deepened their emotional bond. The two remained together until his passing in 2021 — a love story tarnished, but not broken.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Dilip Kumar kept Saira Banu on her toes, the actress shared fond memories
On July 7, the fourth anniversary of Dilip Kumar 's passing, Saira Banu delighted everyone by taking to social media. She explained that it was to express gratitude to all of the admirers and well-wishers for their affection for the late, great actor. "I am writing this note on the 7th of July to express my gratitude to the overwhelming multitude of caring well-wishers and dearest friends from all over the world who have so tremendously swept me off my feet till today with their everlasting remembrance, love, and respect for my Kohinoor, Dilip Kumar Sahib," Saira had written. From that time, Saira began recalling Dilip Kumar and sharing some touching stories about him. On that day, she shared a heartwarming photo of the two. Saira was seen wearing a pink kurta, while Kumar was dressed in a grey suit and tie. The actress said, Get set... ready and GO...!! Our lives were full of action... Sahib being the philanthropist and endearing person that he always was for all mankind, we were constantly going out to attend functions and get-togethers for the benefit of the needy, such as The National Association for the Blind. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Acer TravelLite Laptop Your AI assistant at work acer Book Now Undo .. the Physically Handicapped... the War Widows, etc. He kept me on my toes and would be ready in a jiffy... I had to keep running to keep pace with him... If I were late, I could hear the car horn downstairs screaming away to get me going! Will in the future share his forays into shopping with me..." The actress said she would be sharing memories of shopping with him, leaving fans eager to see what would happen eagerly awaited what she would share next. Despite being 22 years apart in age, Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu were married in 1966. As a 12-year-old fan, she was introduced to "The Tragedy King," as he was affectionately known; her mother, Naseem Banu, was also an actress. Due to Saira's tragic miscarriage, the couple never had children.
India Today
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
My radiant queen: Saira Banu remembers mother Naseem Banu on her death anniversary
Veteran actor Saira Banu paid a heartfelt tribute to her mother, actor Naseem Banu, on her death anniversary. Sharing a beautiful throwback photo of the late actor on Instagram, Saira remembered her as a trailblazer in Indian cinema and a guiding light in her personal an emotional note, Saira Banu wrote, 'My beloved mother, Pari Chehra, was the brightest star, rather, she was a constellation in her own right. The first female superstar of Indian cinema, she lit up the screen with a charm that captivated millions. But behind that legendary beauty and fame was a soul rooted in resilience, grace, and boundless love."advertisementNaseem Banu, who began her career with Sohrab Modi's 'Pukar' as Empress Noorjahan, was widely admired for her stunning looks and powerful screen presence. Saira recalled, 'The impact was so powerful that audiences would remove their shoes before entering the cinema as if stepping into a real Mughal court. Icons like Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan have called her the most beautiful woman they had ever seen." Saira Banu's Instagram post for mother Naseem Banu on her death anniversary. (Photo Credit: Instagram/Saira Banu) Saira also reflected on her mother's influence, not just in film but in life. She wrote, 'Her beauty wasn't just skin-deep. It was in her spirit how she balanced tradition and modernity with grace (sic)." She remembered how, despite being educated in London, Naseem ensured that the family stayed connected to their Indian roots by spending summers in Bombay or strong and inspiring woman, Naseem Banu took on the role of protector early in life and later became a major influence in Saira Banu's decision to join the film industry. 'Her creative vision influenced my decision to pursue a career in film rather than following academics,' Saira her touching tribute, Saira wrote, 'And then came this day, June 18, 2002, the day my radiant queen left us, casting us into the darkest gloom of a life without her light."Saira Banu is known for her famous roles in hit films like 'Padosan' and 'Junglee'. She married superstar Dilip Kumar in 1966, and they shared a strong and loving bond until his death in 2021. Since then, she has mostly stayed away from the Reel
Wall Street Journal
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
‘Those Who Should Be Seized Should Be Seized' Review: A People Persecuted
In 2017, satellite images, leaked government documents, online tenders for prison construction and guards, as well as social-media posts of ribbon-cutting ceremonies revealed a network of prison camps used to detain, torture and politically indoctrinate Turkic Muslims in China's far-western region of Xinjiang. The following year the U.S. State Department cited estimates that between 800,000 and 2 million people were interned in these camps. Initially the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) denied the camps' existence. One official insisted that China was the target of vicious lies and claimed that Xinjiang's Muslims were the 'happiest in the world.' As shock and revulsion spread around the world, however, officials put forward another line: The camps were 'vocational education and training centers' providing instruction in Mandarin language, civic education and even hairdressing. Meanwhile, across Xinjiang, mosques were being razed and intensive surveillance imposed; officials were deployed to monitor the population, some by living in their subjects' homes and sharing their beds as part of the 'Join Up and Become Family' program. In 'Those Who Should Be Seized Should Be Seized,' John Beck illustrates the brutality of China's repression through the experiences of four individuals. Saira is a Kazakh writer and entrepreneur; Tursunay is a Uyghur nurse. Both women survived the re-education camps. Adiljan, a Uyghur, fled Xinjiang after a brief detention and settled in Istanbul, where he sought out and confronted Chinese agents spying on the Uyghur exile community. Serikzhan, a Kazakh national based in Almaty, sounded the alarm about his fellow Kazakhs being persecuted in China; for this he earned the wrath of his own government. Driven to recover territories lost at the fall of the Qing empire in 1911, China's People's Liberation Army took control of Xinjiang in 1949 and then Tibet, to Xinjiang's south, during the 1950s. Together these two regions constitute an enormous swath of territory along China's frontiers, sparsely populated by inhabitants with close cultural and religious ties with neighboring India and parts of the Soviet Union that would later become the independent Central Asian republics.
Daily Mirror
08-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Ex-Loose Women Saira Khan credits 'glowing skin' to one food
The former Loose Women star, 55, opened up about the 'simple' but 'nourishing' item in a social media post Saira Khan has highlighted the potential benefits of a surprising food she enjoys roasting until 'golden and caramelised'. The 55-year-old former Loose Women star asserted that such items are game-changing for glowing skin and are very affordable to buy. "Hasselback butternut squash—simple, nourishing, and ridiculously good," she said in an Instagram post this week. "Thank you to @cotswoldtravellingkitchen for the recipe and inspiration! "Started with a butternut squash, sliced it Hasselback-style (thin cuts, but not all the way through), brushed it with olive oil, sprinkled some seasoning, and roasted it until golden and caramelised. "The result? Soft, buttery squash with crispy edges—the perfect balance of texture and flavour. But here's the best part: cheap, easy, and packed with goodness. Butternut squash is loaded with vitamin A for glowing skin..." Crucially, Saira isn't alone in her thoughts. Specialists at the Cleveland Clinic also assert that vitamin C and beta-carotene, two other nutrients in squash, are especially beneficial for skin health. Some research even suggests that higher vitamin C intake may be linked to a lower likelihood of wrinkles. READ MORE: Andrea Mclean looks 'permanently dishevelled' with symptom after pneumonia Butternut squash isn't the only variant with possible benefits either. Winter, buttercup, and even spaghetti squash are among several types, all with different qualities. Registered dietitian Amber Sommer previously told Cleveland Clinic: "Nutritionally, butternut and acorn squash are arguably the overall [most valuable players], but it's by the slimmest, most subjective of margins. However, don't worry about choosing the healthiest squash. "Instead, choose the ones that taste best to you and try to eat a variety to get the most benefit from eating squash." Saira's insights come shortly after her life completely changed during a two-week fitness and yoga holiday. The TV star said it allowed her to recharge and kickstart significant lifestyle changes, while nourishing herself with the 'right foods'. "For the last two years, stress slowly crept into my life, settling deep within my body in ways I didn't even recognise at first," Saira wrote in a previous Instagram post. "I exercised. I ate what I thought was healthy. But I was also in denial—denial about the refined sugar I was consuming, about the way I was stuck in the exhausting cycle of exercising just to eat. "I blamed fat when in reality, what my body was screaming for me to see was inflammation. No amount of meditation, walks, or attempts at relaxation seemed to break through the invisible wall keeping me from truly healing. "My body bloated despite my efforts, weighed down by the stress and the silent choices I wasn't fully admitting to myself. Then, these last two weeks at @juicemasterretreats changed everything." Saira eliminated refined sugar, meat, and caffeine as part of her overhaul. Rather than focusing on losing weight, she aimed to 'reset' and alleviate the stress that had troubled her for so long. She continued: "And now, I see it. I feel it. I am here, and I got exactly what I came for—peace, healing, and the clarity that comes when you finally listen to what your body is trying to tell you. "Thank you @jasonvale for creating magic and always being so kind and generous to me."
