Saira Banu Gets Nostalgic After FIRST Visit From Hema Malini Post Dharmendra’s Demise; Recalls Dilip Kumar’s Bond With Late After

Hema Malini visits Saira Banu post Dharmendra’s passing, as she recalls memories of Dilip Kumar and Bollywood’s golden era.

Hema Malini Visits Saira Banu For First Time After Dharmendra’s Demise

Saira Banu recently received a warm visit from veteran actress Hema Malini, marking a heartfelt reunion that brought back memories of Bollywood’s golden era. The meeting, which took place at Saira Banu’s home, was especially significant as it was Hema Malini’s first visit following the passing of Dharmendra. Saira Banu later shared glimpses from the encounter on Instagram, accompanied by an emotional note that struck a chord with fans.

Reflecting on the reunion, Saira Banu wrote, “It does not feel so long ago that Hema had come to see me at my home, accompanied by her cousin Prabha. And yet, when I heard that she’s coming again…my heart was happy.”

She further described the moment Hema arrived, saying it felt like time had rewound. “When she entered, she looked just as graceful. And in that instant, I was taken back to the very first time I met her in 1966, on the sets of Deewana with Raj Kapoor. Even then, I remember, I was quite simply mesmerised by her beauty. There is no other word that feels as true,” she shared.

Saira Banu Revists Early Days With Hema Malini

Saira Banu also reminisced about their earlier days spent together, adding, “After that, we met a few times again. And I find my thoughts returning most fondly to our days at the Krishna Raj Sagar Dam. Our rooms were next to each other, which meant our days, quite naturally, became shared. We would sit for hours in the verandah, speaking of everything that came to mind. Beauty, skin care, little routines, matters that felt so important then, and perhaps were, in their own gentle way. Our mothers were with us too, and would often join, adding something wiser, something steadier, to our easy, unguarded conversations.”

Her note also touched upon memories of Dilip Kumar and his bond with Dharmendra. She wrote, “And somewhere in those thoughts, I found myself thinking of Dharmendra ji. Of his warmth, of the sincerity with which he held his affections. The love and regard he had for Dilip sahib was never something he needed to declare. It was understood in the way he spoke of him, with a respect that came from somewhere very deep.”

The reunion between the two legendary actresses has resonated deeply with fans. Furthermore, evoking nostalgia for Hindi cinema’s classic era and the enduring bonds shared by its icons.

About Dharmendra’s Demise

Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, in Mumbai at the age of 89 due to age-related health complications. The iconic ‘He-Man’ of Indian cinema had been suffering from respiratory problems, heart-related issues, and weakened immunity, with his health deteriorating in the days leading up to his death. He had been admitted to and discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital multiple times before he eventually passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.

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Sonali Singh

Sonali Singh watches films like it’s a job (and honestly, it kind of is). Currently pursuing her Master’s in Communication and Journalism, she lives somewhere between deadlines and movie scenes. If it’s Bollywood, she’s already invested—films, drama, and all the gossip included. When she’s not writing, she’s either dancing her heart out like no one’s watching or trying to mimic people, proving that not all talents are meant to be discovered.