Saira Banu pays tribute to mother Naseem Banu Sahiba on her birth anniversary, shares rare pictures

Veteran actress Saira Banu paid a heartfelt tribute to her late mother Naseem Banu on her birth anniversary which falls on January 1 The veteran actress shared a series of unseen nostalgic photos which captured the precious moments from her life with her motherIn an emotional post on Instagram Saira Banu reflected on her mothers strength and resilience recounting how Naseem Banu raised her and her siblings while facing numerous challengesView this post on InstagramA post shared by Saira Banu Khan sairabanuHer touching words and rare photographs offered fans a glimpse into their close bond honouring the legacy of her beloved mother and wishing her a peaceful afterlifeWhile sharing the unseen photos the veteran actress wroteThe first of January marks the beginning of a New Year for the world but for me it is also the birth anniversary of my beloved mother Today as we embrace this new beginning I want to pay tribute to the woman who shaped my world my mother Naseem Banu SahibaShe continues Known as Pari Chehra she wasnt just a star she was a constellation in her own right the first female superstar of Indian cinema Yet behind her charming beauty and legendary fame was a soul steeped in resilience grace and loveRecalling her childhood and the importance her mother played in it The actress wroteWe were a family of four my grandmother Shamshad Abdul Waheed Khan her sister Khurshid Begum my elder brother Sultan Ahmed and myself Life thrust us into the embrace of single parenthood early on and at just 16 Appaji took on the mantle of our protector and guide With a determination beyond her years she ensured we were not only cared for but also given wings to soarThe Padosan actress reflected on the cinematic journey of her motherHer cinematic journey began with Sohrab Modis Pukar where she played the role of Empress Noorjahan The films impact was so profound that audiences removed their shoes before entering cinemas as though stepping onto a Mughal Court Legends like Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan have named her the most beautiful woman they ever seenHowever cinema was not only a significant attribute of her life It was also her balance of tradition and progressYet her beauty wasnt confined to her visage It was in the way she balanced tradition and progress Though we were educated in London she kept us grounded in our Desi roots Every summer holiday was spent in Bombay or Delhi reconnecting with our heritage When I chose films over further studies it was her ingenuity that shaped my path She put a keen attention on the costumes for Junglee ushering in a new era of cinematic fashion and transformed the way makeup was approached in Indian cinema with innovations that became the hallmark of my careerBut what truly defined Appaji was her devotion Every success I have achieved is rooted in her sacrifices She was a mother who gave not just life but also purpose structure and infinite loveAs I share this I know no words can capture her charisma Happy Birthday Appajino words would ever be enough when it comes to you be at peace wherever you areLove Saira wrote Saira BanuVeteran actress Saira Banu is known for films like Padosan Jwaar Bhata Ayee Milan Ki Bela Resham Ki Dori Hera Pheri and othersThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever