Biography
Saira Banu (born 23 August 1944) is an Indian actress who mainly worked in Hindi films. Regarded as one of Indian cinema's finest actresses, she was among the most popular actresses of the 1960s and early 1970s. Banu received four Filmfare Awards nominations throughout her career.Banu made her acting debut with Junglee (1961), for which she received Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination. She received three more Best Actress nominations for Shagird (1967), Diwana (1967) and Sagina (1974). Banu went onto be part of many successful films including - Bluff Master (1963), Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964), Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968), Padosan (1968), Victoria No. 203 (1972), Hera Pheri (1976) and Bairaag (1976). Her final film before retirement was Faisla (1988).
Banu married to actor Dilip Kumar in 1966. The couple did not have any children. Banu also worked as a producer for the Bhojpuri film Ab To Banja Sajanwa Hamaar (2006).
Filmography
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Movies 36
TV Shows 2
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Raaj (2011)
Fitting Master (2009)
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)
Duniya (1984)
Kaala Aadmi (1978)
Mera Vachan Geeta Ki Qasam (1977)
Hera Pheri (1976)
Bairaag (1976)
Nehle Pe Dehla (1976)
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara (1976)
Chaitali (1975)
Zameer (1975)
Saazish (1975)
Mounto (1975)
Resham Ki Dori (1974)
International Crook (1974)
Sagina (1974)
Pocket Maar (1974)
Jwar Bhata (1973)
Victoria No. 203 (1972)
Sagina Mahato (1971)
Purab Aur Pachhim (1970)
Gopi (1970)
Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)
Padosan (1968)
Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968)
Shagird (1967)
Diwana (1967)
Aman (1967)
Pyar Mohabbat (1966)
Aao Pyaar Karein (1964)
Door Ki Awaz (1964)
April Fool (1964)
Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964)
Bluff Master (1963)
Shaadi (1962)
Junglee (1961)
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GenderFemale
Birthday1944-08-23 (79 years old)
Birth PlaceMussoorie, India
ReligionIslam
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SpouseDilip Kumar
MotherNaseem Banu
SiblingsSultan Ahmad
RelativesNasir Khan
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known Asसायरा बानो
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