Veteran actress Saira Banu recently took to Instagram to share rare and touching memories of the deep bond between her late husband, legendary actor Dilip Kumar, and the iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar. She reflected on their special Raksha Bandhan celebrations and the lifelong sibling-like connection they sharedCheck out the post here:She wrote a heartfelt caption reflecting on the sibling-like bond between the two legendary artists. Saira Banu also shared a touching story about how Dilip Kumar encouraged the late singer to improve her Urdu skills.
She wrote, “Rakshabandhan, a thread so delicate, yet strong enough to hold a lifetime of love. For Dilip Kumar, the Kohinoor of Indian cinema, and Lata Mangeshkar, the nightingale of India, this day was sacred. No matter how busy life became, how far their work took them, they never missed the ritual. Year after year, Lataji would tie the sacred thread on Sahib’s wrist, sealing it with prayers and affection. In return, I would send her a brocade sari, chosen to her taste a gesture of gratitude for the bond they so dearly cherished”.She further mentioned, “Their relationship wasn’t bound by fame, but by countless shared moments from travelling together in Mumbai’s local trains to exchanging life lessons. On one such journey, Sahib gently guided his younger sister on the beauty of Urdu, teaching her that even the smallest nukta could transform the elegance of a word”.The actress revealed that the singer embraced Dilip Kumar’s advice, hired an Urdu tutor, and went on to gift the world songs with perfect pronunciation.“Sahab introduced her at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London with quiet pride, ‘Ye meri chhoti si behen bohot mukhtasar si, main inhein introduce karne aaya hoon’. The audience roared, not just for the star before them, but for the love in his voice. From the first Rakhi to the last time she visited and lovingly fed him with her own hands, their bond never wavered in joy, in illness, in every season of life. This Rakshabandhan, their story reminds us that the threads may be thin, but the love they hold can be monumental”, she added.
