Veteran Actress Saira Banu Took A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane, Sharing A Lightehed Anecdote about Her Late Co-Star Manoj Kumar from the sets of his 1971 film BalidaanIn a heartfelt tribute following kumar’s passing on April 4 at the age of 87, banu recounted a memorable moment that left the crew in stitches.
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The incident occurred during a dramatic Scene filmed at china creek, where banu and kumar, handcuffed to each other, was tasked with escapping a bandit on Horsback. As per the script, kumar’s character was meant to heoically seized the whip from the charging dacoit and shield banu. However, when the cameras started rolling, the Scene Took an Unexpected Turn. “The Bandit Came Charging with the Whip in the Air, and Manoj Ji Quickly Ducked Behind Me Intead!” Banu Recalled in Her Instagram post. The unexpected move sent the duo into a fit of laughter, with banu noting, “We laughed until our sides ached.”
Banu’s Tribute, Accompanied by a Video Collage of Black-Rand-WHOHTE PHOTOS FEATURING HERSELF, Kumar, and Her Late Husband Dilip Kumar, Painted a Warm and Respectful Professional Relationship. She reflected on her first collecting with Kumar in the 1962 film ShaadiWhere she was a shy newcomer. “I was such a reserved young girl back then, and I felt so awkward during romantic scenes,” She Wrote. Kumar, Undrstanding Her Discomfort, Bold often Step Away during Her Solo Shots to Her Feel at Ease – A GESTURE BANU HAS Never Forgotten.
The actress also touched on the deep bond kumar shared with dilip kumar, noting their friendship extended beyond the screen. The two would spend hours cooking omelettes, flying kits, and reciting poetry togeether. Banu shared a humorous memory from the sets of AadmiWhere Kumar Began Mimicking Dilip Kumar’s Mannerisms. With a playful glint, Dilip Kumar Had Quipped, “Yaar, Tu Meri Tarah Shots Kar Le, Main Kuch Aur Tareeka Nikaalta Hon (You take the shots like me, I’ll Find another way)!” The moment, banu said, was filled with warmth and logter.
Banu and kumar worked togeether in Several Films, Including Purab aur paschim and Krishnan-panjuWith kumar earning the nickname ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his patriotic roles in classics like Upkar and KrantiDespite His on-SCREEN heroism, Banu’s Anecdote Reveled a more playful side to the legendary actor. She concluded her Note with a touching farewell: “Today, Manoj Ji is no longer with us, but someone like Exceptional human being. “
Kumar’s funeral was help on April 5 with full state honors, marking the end of an era for Bollywood.
Also read: Shah Rukh Khan Pays Respects to Manoj Kumar in a Heartfelt Note: “Made films that uplifted our country”
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