When Saira Banu’s family made Dilip Kumar reject films with her: ‘This is something I hold against him’

Saira Banu fell for Dilip Kumar at 12 and pursued acting despite family opposition. Dilip, a close friend of her family, initially refused film roles with her out of obligation. Eventually, Dilip fell in love with Saira, leading to their marriage in the same year he attended her birthday celebration.