Overview

• Banu called her mother "Pari Chehra" in a heartfelt tribute, describing her as a constellation whose screen presence captivated millions.
• She emphasized Naseem’s exceptional beauty and talent, recalling how figures like Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan hailed her as the most beautiful woman they had ever seen.
• Banu recounted her mother’s debut as Empress Noorjahan in Sohrab Modi’s Pukar, noting its powerful impact on audiences.
• Her tribute highlighted how at age 16 Naseem became her family’s protector, guiding her relatives through hardship with resilience.
• She credited her mother’s creative vision for inspiring her to pursue acting over academics and for instilling a strong sense of Indian identity.