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Saira Banu Mourns Kathak Guru Roshan Kumari: ‘Phir Milenge’
Saira Banu paid an emotional tribute to her Kathak guru Roshan Kumari, a Jaipur Gharana legend known for her dance in Satyajit Ray’s Jalsaghar. A look at her remarkable life.
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“Saira Banu Mourns Kathak Guru Roshan Kumari: ‘Phir Milenge’”
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9 Oct 2026
Key Highlights
- The tribute: Saira Banu shared an emotional note for her Kathak guru Roshan Kumari, who passed away recently.
- More than a teacher: “She became a confidante, a friend, an elder sister-like presence, and eventually, family.”
- At her wedding: Roshan Kumari was present when Saira married Dilip Kumar.
- Jaipur Gharana legend: Saira called her “a true legend of the Jaipur Gharana.”
- On screen: Her dance sequence in Satyajit Ray’s Jalsaghar (1958) remains celebrated.
Veteran actress Saira Banu has paid an emotional tribute to her Kathak guru, Roshan Kumari, who passed away recently. Sharing throwback photos on Instagram, she wrote:
“Some goodbyes are impossible to write. Today, I find myself trying to say goodbye to my beloved Guru, Padmashree Roshan Kumari Ji, and every word feels inadequate.”
From Guru to Family
Saira said Roshan Kumari’s role in her life went far beyond teaching. “Roshan Ji came into my life as my Kathak Guru, but over the years, she became so much more. She became a confidante, a friend, an elder sister-like presence, and eventually, family. I was a young girl when I went to her to learn Kathak, and little did I know that I was meeting someone who would leave an imprint on my soul forever.”
