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Public records list Saira Banu as an actor and film producer. Saira Banu was born on August 23, 1944 in Mussoorie, Dehradun district, India. That works out to 82 years old in 2026.
My Take
What strikes me most about Saira Banu is how completely she owned her era. The 1960s were a golden, crowded decade for Hindi cinema, yet she carved out a space among the most popular actresses of her generation, earning four Filmfare nominations along the way. I admire performers who know their moment and inhabit it fully rather than chasing relevance forever. Her later turn toward producing tells me the love of cinema ran deeper than the spotlight. For anyone exploring classic Bollywood, I consider her filmography an essential, joyful starting point.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Saira Banu
- Name (Japanese)
- サイラ・バヌ
- Reading
- さいら・ばぬ
- Born
- August 23, 1944 (age 82)
- Origin
- Mussoorie, Dehradun district, India
- Occupation
- actor / film producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saira%20Banu
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q942959
3. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Saira Banu born?
Born August 23, 1944 (age 82).
Where is Saira Banu from?
Saira Banu is from Mussoorie, Dehradun district, India.
What does Saira Banu do?
Saira Banu works as actor, film producer.
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