Dilip Kumar to celebrate 96th birthday with family and friends

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who turns 96 on Tuesday, will celebrate his special day with his close friends and family members. Yes, the fact was revealed by family friend Faisal Farooqui who said that Saira Banu (Dilip Kumar’s wife) will host a small get together at her residence, which will be attended by the actor’s brother and sisters.

Speaking to IANS, Faisal said, “Saab has never wanted to celebrate birthdays. The last birthday we celebrated as a big event was his 89th birthday, which was in 2011 and of course, saab enjoyed that. Dilip Saab is not a big fan of celebrating birthdays. As birthdays are occasions where the family gets together and some close friends get together. So, saab’s brothers and sisters and Saira Banuji’s extended family will come and then my family and some close friends gather together.”

So it was a small gathering. Saab cut the cake few minutes ago. I guess all the flash irritated him big time. May Allah bless Dilip Saab with a longgggg and healthyyyyy life. -FF pic.twitter.com/bh5lsxhk86

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) December 11, 2017

The much-loved actor’s health has been a cause of concern for his fans. In September and October, he was admitted to a hospital for recurrent pneumonia. But he is now at home and recovering. His wife, veteran actress Saira Banu has stood like a rock beside the icon, who has been in frail health over the past few years.

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Faisal further added, “He is recuperating in such a way that he does not need any hospitalization now. He is at home and has a restricted diet, which is taken care of by Saira Banuji.”

Wishing the Tragedy King a very Happy Birthday and may he celebrate many more.

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