The legendary Dilip Kumar’s death was big loss for the world of cinema, even though he did live a long enriched-life. But the biggest loss was for his long-time partner and wife, Saira Banu.
The duo were married for over 5 decades, and stayed inseparable through the years.
So it is only inevitable that Dilip Saab’s death has hit the legendary actress, the hardest.
It has been reported how the veteran star does not even step out of her house and has been mentally disturbed since his passing, in 2021.
Now in a recent interview with The Times Of India, the actress has expressed how she ‘desperately needs him in her life.’
Here’s what she was quoted telling the publication:
“I am extremely distressed; I cannot get out of the loss. How do I get out of it? I just can’t. And, I was doing everything very happily too. Everything was so fine, just the two of us together. I loved sitting at home with Sahab. Anyway, I am not an outgoing person or a party person. Today, I don’t want to step out. I don’t know, maybe until I don’t feel distressed. No point in stepping out when…”
She added:
“Sahab so desperately in my life”
She also spoke about how she’s stopped meeting people after Dilip Kumar’s passing:
“Frankly, yes, I am not mingling with people. Maybe only with my immediate friends. I am lucky that a lot of people are so concerned about me. But for now, I am doing a lot of meditation and prayer. I know there have been other people in similar circumstances and have come out from that phase, but perhaps my attachment was stronger. Sahab was an extraordinary man.”
Sending thoughts and prayers to Saira Banu ji in this difficult time.