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Shah Rukh Khan consoles a devastated Saira Banu after the death of Dilip Kumar

Shah Rukh Khan was among the few people who got a chance to pay his last respects to legendary actor Dilip Kumar. Shah Rukh has been Dilip Sahab and Saira Banu's 'mooh-bola-beta' and would often visit them to seek their blessings. Saira Banu often said that if Dilip Sahab and she had a son, he would have looked like Shah Rukh.

Shah Rukh reached Dilip Sahab's residence before the funeral. The actor was seen consoling a heartbroken and devastated Saira Banu. In a picture, Saira can be seen breaking down as Shah Rukh arrived. The superstar sat down beside her and tried to console her. 

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Dilip Sahab's equation with Shah Rukh is known to the world. Once, Shah Rukh rolled out a red carpet for Saira Banu and Dilip Sahab at an award function. The video is going viral now for all the right reasons. 

Dilip Sahab passed away this morning at 7.30 am. A leading daily's report revealed that he was suffering from advanced prostate cancer that had spread in other organs of his body. He suffered from kidney failure, as reported by the daily. The actor will be cremated with full state honours at 5 pm in Santacruz.

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