MUMBAI: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar died at the age of 98 on July 7, 2021. He was very close to his wife Saira Banu.

It seems post his demise, Saira Banu has gone into a shell, according to her close friends Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha and Mumtaz. They said that they have tried to reach out to her multiple times, but Saira remained unavailable. Mumtaz said that she even tried to meet her at their Pali Hill bungalow. 

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Mumtaz told Bollywood Hungama, “It’s so sad. Sairaji seems to be have gone into a shell after Yusuf Saab’s sad passing away. I made many attempts to contact her. When I could not reach her, I dropped in at her home. But I couldn’t meet her, I feel really sad. I remember the last time I met them both at their bungalow. Sairaji was so gracious. She had made really delicious cookies and cakes for me.” Reflecting on the same, Dharmendra also expressed his concern and said that she does not answer any calls. He hopes that Saira is in good health. Shatrughan Sinha added, "After Dilip Saab, she has gone into a shell. We all lost the greatest actor. But she lost much more. I want her to know my wife and I are there for her if she needs us.”  

A couple of months post the demise of Dilip Kumar, Saira suffered from a heart problem called ischemia. She was admitted to Hinduja Hospital for treatment, later she was stable. Saira Banu's health sparked concerns on social media with many praying and wishing for her speedy recovery and early discharge from the hospital.

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