Happy Birthday Saira Banu: 6 little-known facts about the legendary actress

On account of Saira Banu's birthday, we bring you a few lesser-known facts about the evergreen beauty every fan must know.

Saira Banu was one of the most popular and loved actresses in the Indian Film Industry. She is a fantastic actress and even now makes millions of hearts beat with her enchanting beauty. The actress is also known for her undying love relationship with Dilip Kumar. Her personal life has always been a matter of interest as much as her professional life.

Saira Banu went to London for her education. In an interview with Hindu, she told, she was studying in Queen's House, an elite school in London.

Saira Banu once revealed that she thought of herself as a boy for the first 12 years of her life. She used to hang out with boys and took part in games with them.

She wanted to become a singer. She was very close to her grandmother, who would teach her singing and she would love it.

In one of the interviews, Saira revealed that she saw Dilip Kumar when she was 12 years old and instantly fell in love with him.

Saira had two big dreams, one to become a successful actress and the second to marry the love of her life, Dilip Kumar. When Saira Banu decided to sign off from Bollywood, she did her last movie with Shammi Kapoor, with whom she made her debut film.