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After the death of veteran actor Dilip Kumar, his wife and actress Saira Banu shares stories related to him on social media every day.
On August 13, on Vyjayanthimala's 91st birthday, Saira told how the relationship between Vyjayanthimala and Dilip Kumar deteriorated and how the actress made peace between the two.
Saira shared three pictures of Vyjayanthimala, herself and Dilip sahab on social media. While sharing these, she wrote a long note.
Saira shared this photo with Dilip Kumar (centre) and Vyjayanthimala (left) on social media.
When Vaijayantimala touched her, Saira did not wash her face for a week
Saira wrote, 'Happy birthday to my favorite Akka (Vaijayanthimala). I met you for the first time when I went to visit Mehboob Studio with my mother.
The second time I met you was when I had started working in 'Junglee'. You lovingly pulled my cheeks when you saw me at a film premiere. I think I hadn't washed my face that week.'
Caption of Saira's post.
Vaijayantimala was removed from the film due to misunderstanding
In this post, Saira further wrote, 'There was a good rapport between you and Saheb (Dilip Kumar). Both of you understood each other well. And this also helped in enhancing your onscreen chemistry.
However, once there was a misunderstanding between Akka and Saheb and after a few days of shooting of the film 'Ram Aur Shyam', Akka was replaced.
Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala worked together in many films including 'Naya Daur', 'Ganga Jamuna' and 'Madhumati'.
Saira made them friends again
Saira further writes, 'After this, Saheb, Akka and her husband Dr. Bali used to meet each other at events and dinners in Delhi. During one such meeting, the four of us met.
While Saheb and Dr. Bali were talking on one side, Akka and I were on the other. Now during this time Saheb and Akka kept avoiding eye contact with each other until I got fed up and brought them together to become friends again. This was a great achievement for me.
Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala (left to right)
Saira also revealed in this post that she used to be jealous of the chemistry between Vyjayanthimala and Dilip Kumar. But she was the one who bridged the gap in their relationship.
