Saira Banu marks her 81st birthday with heartfelt memories and gratitude; says, "It's not mere a celebration of age..."

One of Bollywood’s beloved and legendary artists, Saira Banu, has turned a new leaf in her life, as she celebrates her 81st birthday today. On the joyous occasion, the actress has shared a series of old pictures on her social media handle, offering a glimpse of her past birthdays.

Along with the pictures, she shared a long, heartwarming note, where she expressed herself with the beauty of words.

A walk down memory lane

“There are certain days in one’s life that do not merely exist but rather stand as reflections of all that has been given to us. My birthday has always been such a day, not a moment for revelry alone, but it touches every thought and being that has shaped me into the person I am today. I think often of my grandmother, Shamshad Waheed Khan, whose strength and wisdom were the earliest pillars of my childhood; of my mother, Pari Chehra Naseem Banuji, whose grace and warmth lent colour to my world; and of my elder brother, Sultan, whose guidance has remained a steady hand through every season," she wrote while serving a dose of nostalgia.

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Saira Banu and the man who stole her heart

She also pointed out that the unwavering love from her special people is the genuine treasure she has held onto over the years. However, life had one more remarkable gift in store for her. Sharing about that gift, she continued, “What began as admiration for an artist admired from afar was, by the tender hand of destiny, transformed into a companionship most rare. The decision to make my home near his was at the time but a matter of circumstance; little did I suspect it to be providence, gently steering my heart toward him".

“That a man so revered by the world could look upon me with kindness, and in time with love, remains the greatest wonder of my life,” quoted birthday girl Saira Banu.

A note of gratitude

She concluded her post by writing, “So, as I arrive at another birthday, I do so with gratitude for the many kind wishes that reach me, for the memories that remain ever luminous, and for the presence of my beloved which, though unseen, resides in every corner of my heart. This day, therefore, is not merely a celebration of age, but of love that endures, of memories that soften the edges of time, and of a bond that remains my life’s most cherished story.

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