Saira Banu admitted in ICU due to BP-related problems, may be discharged in 1-2 days
The news comes nearly two months after her actor-husband Dilip Kumar passed away.
By ET Online and Agencies | Updated:
Veteran actress Saira Banu admitted at Hinduja Hospital
Veteran actress Saira Banu has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai.
In a statement to ANI, a family friend said that Banu had been hospitalised three days ago after facing defficulty with blood pressure levels.
A hospital official told PTI that the actress has been "doing well" and is likely to be discharged in a day or two.
"She is admitted to the hospital due to low BP. She was brought to the hospital three days ago. She is fine and much better now. There's nothing to worry about," he said, adding that he had spoken to the actor on Tuesday.
Banu tested negative for Covid, but was kept in isolation according to the regulations in the pandemic. The hospital she has been admitted at isn't a Covid facility.
The news comes nearly two months after her actor-husband Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021.
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The 77-year-old actress has been admitted to the same hospital where the Tragedy King breathed his last.
Saira Banu made her Bollywood debut in 1961 with the movie 'Junglee' opposite late actor Shammi Kapoor. She is celebrated for films like 'Padosan' (1968), 'Hera Pheri' (1976), 'Diwana' (1967) and 'Purab Aur Paschim' (1970).
Dilip Kumar Laid To Rest With State Honours; SRK, Thackerays, Dharmendra Console Saira Banu
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India's screen icon the legendary Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday morning. The 98-year-old star, who had been unwell for sometime and undergoing treatment at Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital, was laid to rest with full state honours at the Juhu Qabarastan.
Born Yusuf Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, and often known as the Nehruvian hero, Kumar was loved and respected across borders. The Padma Vibhushan awardee had also been feted with the Nishan-e-Imtiaz,Pakistan’s highest civilian award.
His demise saw Bollywood stars and politicians rush to his Pali Hill home to pay their final respects.
Kumar made his film debut with 'Jwar Bhata' in 1944, and appeared for a final time of the big screen in 'Qila' in 1998, 54 years later. His five-decade illustrious career included 'Mughal-e-Azam', 'Devdas', 'Naya Daur', 'Ram Aur Shyam', and 'Shakti' among several others.
(In Pic, clockwise from left: Dilip Kumar draped in the Tricolour; SRK with Saira Banu, Uddhav Thackeray and Dharmendra at the actor's home)
India's screen icon the legendary Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday morning. The 98-year-old star, who had been unwell for sometime and undergoing treatment at Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital, was laid ..
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Dilip Kumar was given a gun salute, following which the police band paid him a tribute at the Juhu Qabrastan in Santacruz Mumbai.
While not more than 25-30 people were allowed inside the Qabrastan, the venue was packed with media and fans of the late star. The crowd, of nearly 100 people, was being controlled by the police.
Post the funeral, megastar Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan visited the Juhu Qabrastan to pay their respects to Kumar.
Dilip Kumar was given a gun salute, following which the police band paid him a tribute at the Juhu Qabrastan in Santacruz Mumbai.While not more than 25-30 people were allowed inside the Qabrastan, th..
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Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who is known to have been extremely close to the star couple, was among those who reached Saira Banu's side to bid farewell to Dilip Kumar. SRK was seen sitting by Banu's side and consoling the yesteryear actress.
The 'Raees' actor had in a 2013 interview to Filmfare said that his relationship with Dilip sahab goes beyond films. "Dilip sahab and Sairaji have always thought of me as their son," the actor reportedly said.
The film magazine had also quoted Banu as saying, "I have always said that if we had a son, he might have looked like Shah Rukh."
SRK also starred in the remake of Kumar's iconic film 'Devdas'.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who is known to have been extremely close to the star couple, was among those who reached Saira Banu's side to bid farewell to Dilip Kumar. SRK was seen sitting by Banu's side a..
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Veteran actor Dharmendra was among those who came to pay his last respects to the legend. The actor, who had worked with Dilip Kumar in the Bengali film 'Paari' and its Hindi remake 'Anokha Milan', was seen sitting by Saira Banu's side.
Earlier in the day, the 85-year-old had penned an emotional note for the star calling him his "most affectionate brother in the industry."
"Extremely sad to lose my most affectionate brother in the industry. Jannat naseeb ho, Hamare Dalip Sahab ko (May he rest in heaven)," the 'Sholay' actor wrote on Instagram.
TW: Graphic ContentVeteran actor Dharmendra was among those who came to pay his last respects to the legend. The actor, who had worked with Dilip Kumar in the Bengali film 'Paari' and its Hindi remak..
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Actor Ranbir Kapoor, whose grandfather Raj Kapoor was part of the golden troika with Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand, came to pay his last respects at the 'Kranti' star's house.
Film-maker Karan Johar was also seen at Banu and Kumar's Pali Hill home.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, whose grandfather Raj Kapoor was part of the golden troika with Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand, came to pay his last respects at the 'Kranti' star's house.Film-maker Karan Johar was a..
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray came with son Aaditya to pay their respects to Dilip Kumar.
Earlier in the day, Thackeray had paid tribute to the legend on social media as well.
"Enriching the Indian film industry, a shining star emerged from the silver lining. Dilip Kumar, who plays the role of Ajramar, will remain in the hearts of film lovers and fans forever. A heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Padma Vibhushan Dilip Kumar," he wrote in a tweet translated from Marathi.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray came with son Aaditya to pay their respects to Dilip Kumar. Earlier in the day, Thackeray had paid tribute to the legend on social media as well...
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NCP chief Sharad Pawar was among those who came to pay their last respects to the icon. He was seen consoling the couple's relatives at their residence.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar was among those who came to pay their last respects to the icon. He was seen consoling the couple's relatives at their residence.
Actress Vidya Balan and husband producer Siddharth Roy Kapoor, actor Anil Kapoor - who starred with Kumar in 'Shakti', 'Mashaal' and 'Karma', and Anupam Kher joined their industry colleagues at Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu's home to bid farewell to the legend.
Actress Vidya Balan and husband producer Siddharth Roy Kapoor, actor Anil Kapoor - who starred with Kumar in 'Shakti', 'Mashaal' and 'Karma', and Anupam Kher joined their industry colleagues at Dilip..
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Actors Johnny Lever (L) and Mehmood Junior (R) joined industry colleagues at Dilip Kumar's home to pay their last respect to the legend.
Actors Johnny Lever (L) and Mehmood Junior (R) joined industry colleagues at Dilip Kumar's home to pay their last respect to the legend.
