Saira Banu is a very popular veteran actress from the Indian Hindi cinema. Saira Banu is still considered to be one of the most popular actresses to have graced the Indian film industry, especially in its golden days, for over 17 years.
Saira Banu made her acting debut at the age of 16 years old in 1960 and learned Kathak and Bharatnatyam to be considered amongst the upper echelon of Bollywood actresses of the time. Eventually, Saira Banu was soon counted amongst the top actresses of Bollywood in the 1960s and 1970s.
Saira Banu is regarded as one of the most popular yesteryear actress of Bollywood and a renowned celebrity in India today.
About Saira Banu
Bio | |
| Real Name | Saira Bano |
| Date of Birth | 23rd August 1944 |
| Age (as of October 2018) | 74 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Place of Birth | Mussoorie (United Provinces, British India) |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 6" (168 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 154 lbs (70 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Mian Ehsan-Ul-Haq (Film Producer) |
| Mother | Naseem Banu (Actress) |
| Brother | Sultan Ahmed |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Dilip Kumar (Actor) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress |
| Net Worth | INR 674,00,00,000 (USD 91 Million) |
| Famous for | Junglee (1961), Shaadi (1962), Bluff Master (1963), Door Ki Awaaz, April Fool (1964), Saaz Aur Awaaz, Pyar Mohabbat (1966), Shagird, Diwana (1967), Padosan (1968), Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969), Gopi, Purab Aur Paschim (1970), Victoria No. 203, Resham Ki Dori (1973), Sagina, Zameer (1974), Saazish, Chaitali (1975), Hera Pheri, Nehle Pe Dehla (1976), Duniya (1984), Faisla (1988) |
| First Movie | Junglee (1961) |
| Hobby | Dancing |
Saira Banu is renowned for her cute and bubbly on-screen persona where she played drama and romantic roles with ease. Thanks to her impressive acting skills and her commercial success also makes Saira Banu one of the most influential Bollywood yesteryear actresses.
Saira Banu’s age is 74 years as Saira Banu was born on the 23rd of August, 1944, in Mussoorie, previously in the United Provinces, British India. Saira Banu’s height is around 5 ft 6 inches (168 cm) while Saira Banu’s weight is around 70 kg (154 lbs). In her spare time, Saira Banu loves to dance as her hobby.
Saira Banu’s father was the popular early-years Bollywood filmmaker, Mian Ehsan-Ul-Haq, while Saira Banu’s mother was popular actress Naseem Banu. Although Saira Banu did not have any sisters, Saira Banu’s brother was Sultan Ahmed. In the earlier years of her acting career, Saira Banu’s boyfriend was veteran dramatic actress, Rajendra Kumar. However, Saira Banu’s husband is legendary actor Dilip Kumar. Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar have been married since October of 1966.
Owing to her numerous commercially successful films, Saira Banu’s net worth today is around INR 674 crores (USD 91 Million).
Although she was one of the most popular actresses of her time, Saira Banu only received a Filmfare Award Best Actress nomination, for her impressive debut performance in ‘Junglee’ (1961).
Interesting Facts About Saira Banu
- Saira Banu is a teetotaler and does not smoke or drink.
- Saira Banu spent her childhood schooling in London before entering Bollywood at the age of 16 years, in 1961.
- When she was only 22 years of age, Saira Banu married top Bollywood actor, Dilip Kumar, who was himself around 22 years older than her.
- Saira Banu remained the 3rd-highest paid actress in Bollywood between 1963 and 1969 and also the 4th-highest paid actress in Indian Hindi film industry, between 1971 and 1976.
- Saira Banu is most renowned for the impressive comic roles in popular comedy movies of the time, which were all box office blockbusters.
- Saira Banu was truly graceful and was considered a fashion icon, especially for her jewelry and classic sari-styles.
- Saira Banu realized two of her biggest dreams – to become a top Bollywood actress and to marry her childhood heartthrob, Dilip Kumar.
