Saira Banu reminiscences Nanda on her birth anniversary
Saira Banu reminiscences Nanda on her birth anniversary
Veteran actress Saira Banu reminiscenced yesteryear actress Nanda on her birth anniversary and wrote; .
‘Nanda Taai and she became like family’
On Nanda’s 85th birth anniversary, Saira Banu shared a heartfelt memory, reflecting on their close bond and fondly remembering the late actress.
Nandini Karnataki, popularly known as Nanda, was a celebrated actress who graced both Hindi and Marathi cinema. With a career spanning over three decades, she won recognition for her roles in films like Prem Rog, Jorro Ka Ghulam, and Raja Saab, Chaar Diwari among others.
On the occasion of her 85th birth anniversary, former legendary actress Saira Banu fondly reminisced about her close bond with Nanda, sharing a touching anecdote in her memory.
Taking to her Instagram Saira Banu shared a collection of pictures featuring herself, Nanda, Dilip Kumar, and other close friends. In a heartfelt caption, she recounted the story of how her admiration and affection for Nanda grew over the years.
Starting with how they initially met, she wrote, “her mother, Naseemji, along with Waheeda Apa and Sayeeda Apa, were neighbors at Nepean Sea Road for many years.
Though she hadn’t seen many of Nandaji’s films, she had watched Chaar Diwari. In the early 1970s, shebll
would occasionally see her at film gatherings with Waheeda Aapa, and we exchanged brief pleasantries. Years later, around 1980-81, Waheeda Aapa’s sister, Sayeeda Rehman, invited her to inaugurate her flower shop at her home and requested a telephone line installation. Sahib’s office promptly arranged it. At the event, she was opportuneed to havr llllmet Nanda Taai again. She looked radiant, her simplicity shining through as always. By then, I had seen Jab Jab Phool Khile and a few other films. She couldn’t resist asking her, “You have your own special place with the beautiful roles and magnificent performances you’ve rendered. Why have you deprived us of seeing you on celluloid?” She smiled warmly and replied, “Thank you! You know, Saira, you are the only heroine who has ever said this to me. I appreciate it.”
Saira Banu reflected on the cherished friendship that existed between Nanda, Waheeda Rehman, Shakeel, and Jabeen Jaleel when she entered the film industry in the 1960s. She recalled hearing stories of their innocent fun, which were filled with warmth. Nanda had once shared how she took the time to mentor new heroes, helping them perfect their performances. However, once these heroes achieved success, they often neglected her. Waheeda had also expressed her own disappointment regarding this.
Continuing in her post, Saira Banu spoke about how their bond eventually grew stronger, with the group becoming more like family over time. “Over time, Nanda Taai and I became like family. She grew fond of my mother and grandmother, while she admired her mother, Sushila Aaiee, who reminded ylhe of my own selflessly raising her family. We celebrated festivals together, exchanging visits and gifts. She still cherished a green-beaded handbag and sequined boxes filled with Sankranti sweets that Sushila Aaiee had given me, with the note, “Til Gud Khawa Ani God God Bola,” she continued in the post.
News Edit KV Raman
