Dilip Kumar had refused to play Nargis’ son in ‘Mother India’ because he had earlier played her love interest in movies like ‘Mela’ and ‘Babul. Saira Banu is a treat for fans on social media as she shares anecdotes about the late Dilip Kumar, his likes, dislikes, and his friendships within the industry. The actress has now shared a picture of Dilip Kumar along with Sunil Dutt, talking about the friendship that they shared.
Taking to her Instagram, she wrote, “I am joyous as I share stories and moments that Sahib shared and lived with people that he called friends. Sahib was known to be a lovable and caring person but only a few people knew that he was a great friend too…one of them was Sunil Dutt.”She further added, “Dilip Sahib and Dutt Sahab were not only neighbors but also dearest of friends. They were both great icons who did not isolate themselves in their own luxurious lives.
whether it was a matter of the industry at large or some crisis. When there was big trouble and heartache Dilip Sahib and Dutt Sahab would burn the midnight lamp together and would pow-wow into finding solutions, be it 3 in the morning. or 4, whether it meant traveling to and from Delhi or helping victims of the civil riots in Mumbai.
The actress shared a heartwarming incident and added that Sunil Dutt would often walk to Dilip Kumar house with his favorite dal which was a must for him at every meal. “Once after a function in Shirpur, Maharashtra, Dutt Sahab met with an unfortunate air crash on his flight back.
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