Saira Banu sobs while accepting award on Dilip Kumar's behalf, says 'Woh mere paas hain'

Saira Banu broke down while receiving the Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award on behalf of Dilip Kumar. The late legendary actor passed away on July 7, 2021.

Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021, after a long and protracted illness. The legendary actor was honoured with the Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award and his wife, Saira Banu received the same on his behalf. A video of Saira Banu receiving a bouquet from Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale and breaking down is tearing the Internet.

Late legendary actor Dilip Kumar was honoured with Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award on June 14. He passed away on July 7, 2021. Saira Banu went on the stage to accept the award on behalf of Dilip Kumar. The veteran actress was seen breaking down as she received a bouquet from Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale.

Later, while addressing the media, Saira Banu spoke about her ‘Kohinoor’. She said, “Dilip Sahab has been the ‘Kohinoor’ for Hindustan. So ‘Kohinoor’ should definitely receive a Bharat Ratna.” Shefurther added, “He’s still here. He is not in my memories, I believe it’s the truth that he is here with me at every step, because this is how I will be able to live my life. I will never think that he’s not here. Wo mere paas hain, hamesha mera sahara banke rahenge mera Kohinoor (He is with me, will always be here as my pillar of support- my Kohinoor).”