New details from people close to the late legendary actor Dilip Kumar and his wife Saira Banu suggest that the early years of their marriage were far more turbulent than publicly known. According to accounts from individuals familiar with the family dynamics, Saira Banu faced a “hostile environment” inside the household—primarily created by Dilip Kumar’s sisters—so much so that she was once admitted to the hospital due to emotional stress.
Family conflict behind closed doors
Sources say that although Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu shared a strong bond, the actor’s sisters were unhappy with their marriage from the beginning. Their disapproval allegedly resulted in constant friction, taunts, and attempts to isolate the young bride.
The tension escalated to the point where Saira Banu’s health reportedly deteriorated, and she had to be hospitalised to recover from extreme anxiety and exhaustion.
Alleged plan behind the actor’s second marriage
One of the most serious claims made is that the sisters “orchestrated” Dilip Kumar’s second marriage to a woman outside the industry. This was allegedly done with the intention of pushing Saira Banu out of the household and weakening her position within the family.
Although the second marriage itself was short-lived and later acknowledged by Dilip Kumar as a mistake, it left a lasting emotional impact on Saira Banu.
Saira Banu stayed, despite attempts to break the marriage
Despite the distress and the pressure from within the family, Saira Banu chose to remain committed to Dilip Kumar. Friends of the couple often recall how her patience, loyalty, and calm leadership eventually helped stabilise the relationship.
Over time, the couple built a life of deep companionship, especially in the actor’s later years, when Saira Banu devoted herself entirely to his care.
A reminder of the unseen struggles behind a celebrated romance
While Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu’s marriage has often been celebrated as one of Bollywood’s most enduring love stories, these revelations highlight the private emotional battles that Saira Banu faced behind the façade of glamour and admiration.
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