Saira’s radiant spirit and charm made her the third highest paid actress in Hindi Cinema from 1963 to 1969 and the fourth highest paid actress from 1971 to 1976.

Few interesting facts about her

• She lived as a tomboy for first 12 years in her life.

• She also wanted to be a singer as she was granddaughter of Shamshad Begum, the well known singer.

• Her love for Dilip Kumar inspired her learn to speak chaste Urdu only because Dilip Kumar spoke excellent Urdu.

• In 1962, Saira who was just 22 at the time got married to superstar Dilip Kumar who was 44 years at that time.

• She was a trendsetter as far as fashion was concerned. Her exquisite saris and classy jewellery pieces both designed by her mother Naseem Bano were a rage.