Mumbai, December 19: Veteran actress and wife of Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, has expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would meet her here and help save her husband’s bungalow from the land mafia.
In so many words she has also slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for not doing anything in the matter despite assurances.
“Request from Saira Banu Khan: The Hon’ble @PMOIndia Shri @narendramodi Sir, Land Mafia Samir Bhojwani released from jail.
“No action taken despite assurances by CM @Dev_Fadnavis.
“Padma Vibhushit betrayed, threatened by money and muscle power. Request meeting with you in #Mumbai,” read a tweet shared late on Tuesday on Dilip Kumar’s official Twitter account.
Interacting earlier with the media, Saira Banu had sought audience with Modi, who was here on Tuesday, to discuss the issue following the builder’s release from jail.
Bhojwani had “falsely claimed” ownership of the two plots in upscale Pali Hill area of suburban Bandra on which the ailing 96-year-old actor’s bungalow is.
Saira Banu had also tagged Fadnavis in her tweet.
Fadnavis later told the media that he would speak to the couple and try to sort out the issue.
This came after Modi apparently directed Fadnavis to sort out the issue as soon as possible, Saira Banu said.
“We are hopeful that the Prime Minister will look into the matter and I hope our kind Chief Minister will also look into it and take due action,” the veteran actress said.
