Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu Celebrate Their 42nd Wedding Anniversary Today

Bollywood’s golden couple, the legendary Dilip Kumar and yesteryear actress Saira Banu have been together for over four decades, despite what people had initially thought of the May-December pairing.

Saira had sacrificed her career when she was at the peak of stardom in the 60's only to be with the man she loved. "A home, a marriage and a relationship requires total devotion to flourish and stay forever. Work and home cannot be built together. One side is inevitably neglected and we only realize this when it starts slipping away," according to Saira.

Dilip Kumar was recently hospitalized because of a urinary tract infection but now the actor is back at home. "He is better now, he looks cheerful, and is taking his regular walks," says Saira. When asked about their relationship, she mentions, "We feel blessed. It's a gift to grow old with the person you love. I am lucky to be his wife."

We agree with Saira that forty two years of marriage is defintely something to be proud of, especially with a spouse that's twenty years older!

Dilip Kumar stable in hospital

Thespian Dilip Kumar has been admitted to a hospital in New Delhi due to complications resulting from an urinary infection, but his condition was stable on Friday.

"His condition is stable and there is nothing to worry about," said sources at Indraprasth Apollo Hospital where the actor was admitted on Thursday.

The 86-year-old actor, whose condition worsened on Thursday, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital where he is being treated for the infection.

The hospital sources said: "As his condition is improving, we will be shifting him out of ICU shortly."

The actor is known for his landmark performances in films like "Devdas", "Madhumati", "Ganga Jamuna", "Mughal-e-Azam", "Shakti" and "Karma".

Dilip Kumar hospitalized in New Delhi

Bollywood's thespian and legendary actor, Dilip Kumar was admitted last night at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.

Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, the spokesperson of the hospital said, "Dilip saab was admitted in a private room and not in the ICU, as reported by a certain section of the media. He had high fever at the time of his admission. But he is perfectly OK now." Sources also add that the actor had gone there for the treatment of a urinary infection.

Here's wishing the Original Superstar of Bollywood a speedy recovery! Get well soon, Dilip saab!