Saira Banu Sobs While Accepting Award On "Kohinoor" Dilip Kumar's Behalf

Saira Banu expressed her gratitude saying, "I feel extremely happy. Such a prestigious award for such a legendary person. I think that Dilip Sahab is here today with us and is witnessing this event."

Former actor Saira Banu broke into tears after accepting the honourable Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award for her late husband and veteran actor Dilip Kumar, on Tuesday, saying that Dilip is 'always with her'.

Upon accepting the award on behalf of her late husband, Saira Banu expressed her gratitude saying, "I feel extremely happy. Such a prestigious award for such a legendary person. I think that Dilip Sahab is here today with us and is witnessing this event. I would have been really happy if he was with us here today."

Calling Dilip Kumar the 'Kohinoor' of India, Saira Banu said that, he should be honoured with the Bharat Ratna award.

"I wish this happens. Dilip Sahab has been the 'Kohinoor' of India. So why shouldn't a 'Kohinoor' receive the Bharat Ratna? I strongly believe that he should definitely receive the award." said the 'Padosan' actor.