Known for being quite the star on social media, veteran actress Saira Banu has once again garnered attention for her latest post. Saira confessed that it is not for her, it is just not a new beginning as we enter 2025 but January 1 for her is the birth anniversary of her mother which prompted her to dedicate her first post of New Years to her mother Naseem Banu Sahiba.
Saira Banu dedicates a special post to her mother as she drops UNSEEN pics with her
Saira Banu shares wishes on her mother’s birth anniversary
Saira Banu took to her Instagram page to share several unseen photos that showcase her close bond with her mother. Along with that, she penned a long note for her in the caption, where she wrote, “The first of January marks the beginning of a New Year for the world, but for me, it is also the birth anniversary of my beloved mother. Today, as we embrace this new beginning, I want to pay tribute to the woman who shaped my world, my mother, Naseem Banu Sahiba.” She added, “Known as ‘Pari Chehra,’ she wasn’t just a star, she was a constellation in her own right, the first female superstar of Indian cinema. Yet, behind her charming beauty and legendary fame was a soul steeped in resilience, grace, and love.”
Saira Banu opens up about her family
“We were a family of four my grandmother Shamshad Abdul Waheed Khan, her sister Khurshid Begum, my elder brother Sultan Ahmed, and myself. Life thrust us into the embrace of single parenthood early on, and at just 16, Appaji took on the mantle of our protector and guide. With a determination beyond her years, she ensured we were not only cared for but also given wings to soar,” she shared and went on to continue, “Her cinematic journey began with Sohrab Modi’s Pukar, where she played the role of Empress Noorjahan. The film’s impact was so profound that audiences removed their shoes before entering cinemas, as though stepping onto a Mughal Court. Legends like Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan have named her the most beautiful woman they ever seen.”
Actress reminisces about her mother’s qualities
Saira Banu added, “Yet, her beauty wasn’t confined to her visage. It was in the way she balanced tradition and progress. Though we were educated in London, she kept us grounded in our Desi roots. Every summer holiday was spent in Bombay or Delhi, reconnecting with our heritage. When I chose films over further studies, it was her ingenuity that shaped my path. She put a keen attention on the costumes for Junglee, ushering in a new era of cinematic fashion, and transformed the way make-up was approached in Indian cinema, with innovations that became the hallmark of my career. But what truly defined Appaji was her devotion. Every success I have achieved is rooted in her sacrifices. She was a mother who gave not just life, but also purpose, structure, and infinite love,” she asserted.
On a concluding note, she stated, “As I share this, I know no words can capture her charisma. Happy Birthday Appaji…no words would ever be enough when it comes to you, be at peace wherever you are.”
As she signed off, Saira Banu received lots of love and best wishes from her social media fam including her industry fans who dropped their comments on the post.
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