Saira Banu Health Update: Veteran Actress Hospitalised With Pneumonia And Clots

Legendary actress Saira Banu has recently been in the spotlight due to her health concerns. The 80-year-old actress, known for her illustrious career, has once again worried fans with her ongoing health struggles. In October, she was hospitalized and shared a photo from her hospital bed, reminiscing about her dream wedding with the late actor Dilip Kumar.

Reports indicate that Saira Banu was admitted to the hospital in October after suffering from a severe pneumonia bout. The veteran actress is now reportedly facing further health challenges. According to an Instagram post by Vickey Lalwani, she has developed two clots in her calf following pneumonia.

The Instagram post by Vickey Lalwani sheds light on Saira Banu's current condition. He stated, "Saira Banu, doyen of Indian cinema, has not been keeping well since the past few days. Reportedly, Mrs Dilip Kumar was admitted to a hospital in October 2024. I have it that she had a severe bout of pneumonia, and recently, she has developed two clots in her calf. Currently, she moves inside her home but with difficulty." Fans are hoping for her swift recovery.

In October, while in the hospital, Saira Banu celebrated what would have been her 58th wedding anniversary with Dilip Kumar by sharing cherished memories. She posted nostalgic pictures and penned a heartfelt note recalling their 'wonderfully chaotic' nikah ceremony.

She wrote about the simplicity of their wedding day: "Our wedding, as beautiful as it was, was wonderfully chaotic. It was nothing extravagant. My wedding lehenga was stitched at a local darzi's shop; we didn't even have time to print our wedding invitations as everything happened so quickly. And thank goodness for that! Had we had more time, my mother, Pari Chehra Naseem Banu, would have left no stone unturned it would have been a parade of designers, jewellers, and whatnot. Originally the Nikaah was supposed to happen in November, but due to certain reasons, we had to rush. Dilip Sahib phoned my mother from Calcutta and said 'Aap Ek Maulwi Ko Bulwaiye aur Nikaah Padhwa Dijiye!' Nevertheless, the day filled with humorous little moments."

Saira Banu's health journey continues to be closely followed by fans who wish for her well-being and strength during these challenging times.