On Saturday, veteran actress Saira Banu sends birthday wishes to fellow yesteryear actress Waheeda Rehman on her 88th birthday. She shared her special wishes with a birthday post by admiring her ‘simplicity’ in her personal life.
Saira Banu’s B’day wishes
Saira Banu shared a throwback picture featuring herself, Waheeda Rehman, and the legendary actor Dilip Kumar (Saira Banu’s husband) on Instagram. She wrote a heartfelt caption expressing her admiration for Waheeda Rehman’s simplicity and their long-standing friendship while recalling the moment when she received praise from her fellow yesteryear screen diva, who’s well known for her beauty, Banu wrote in her post.
Moreover, she also mentioned knowing Waheeda since their mothers resided in the same building and shared how Waheeda complimented her on her performance in the film ‘JUNGLEE’, which flattered her. However, the post garnered a lot of appreciation and love from fans, celebrating the bond between the two veteran actresses.
Banu and Waheeda’s bonding
Saira Banu and Waheeda Rehman’s bonding blossomed in their childhood days even before they graced the screen. And their mother’s friendship paved the path for their friendship, which only strengthened with time and situation.
Further, Saira was Waheeda’s pillar of support during the tragic loss of her husband, and Waheeda stood by Saira after Dilip Kumar’s passing. Despite, through thick and thin, their timeless bond serves as an inspiration, reminding us that true friendship can withstand the test of time and shine even brighter with age.
Waheeda Rehman’s achievements
Waheeda Rehman starred in more than 80 films in various languages including, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and Telugu. She came into the limelight with Guru Dutt’s films ‘Pyasa’, ‘Chaudhvin Ka Chand’, ‘Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam’ and ‘Kagaz Ke Phool’, with other outstanding performances. Additionally, she was awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan along with the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award in 2023, for her lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
