Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu's romantic moments: Best tweets posted by actor for his lady love

Saira Banu fell in love with the late legendary actor Dilip Kumar when she was 12 years old. As an era comes to an end; let's take a look at a few best tweets by the actor for the love of his life; read on.

Mumbai: Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu's relationship was one of a kind. Dilip Kumar, 98, passed away after a prolonged illness on July 7, but his legacy and undying love for Saira will live forever. As an era comes to an end, here we look at the best love moments shared by Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar on Twitter.

Do you know Saira Banu used to call him 'My Kohinoor'. Indeed they both looked beautiful together and sparkled like diamonds. 

Saira once revealed that she was always head over heels in love with 'My Kohinoor', Yousuf Sahab. She first felt attracted to him when she was 12-years-old.

The actress met Dilip when she was 16 years old. She was completely smitten by his aura and magnificent personality. She revealed that somehow she knew that someday she would become his wife.

The couple tied the knot in 1966. Banu was 22, while Dilip was 44 at that time. Even their marriage hit a rough patch when Dilip's heart fell for Asma Rehman. He even married her in 1981, which lasted only two years, and after parting their ways, he went back to Saira and lived together happily.