Mumbai: Actress Sayyeshaa Saigal, set to make her Bollywood debut with Ajay Devgn's Shivaay, says her granduncle and legendary star Dilip Kumar is thrilled about her entry into Hindi cinema.
Sayyeshaa is the daughter of actors Sumeet Saigal and Shaheen Banu, and the grandniece of actors Saira Banu and Dilip saab.
"He (Dilip Kumar) was excited about me entering the film industry. After such a long time there is someone in the family who is getting into the film industry. He blessed me," Sayyeshaa told PTI.
The 19-year-old actress reveals she is a fan of Kumar and likes his movies including Saudagar, Ram Aur Shyam, Mashaal.
"I am fond of these films. He has a great command over the Urdu language. There is a lot that I have learnt from him in this sector (industry). Sitting with him at any point is constant learning. He is very well read," she added.
Dilip saab and Saira are both looking forward to the release of Shivaay, which hits cinema houses on October 28.
Here's Sayyeshaa in the latest track from Shivaay, Tere Naal Ishqa:
"They are happy and waiting to see the film. They saw the trailer and it has less of me, so they asked when would I have a proper appearance. I will definitely show them the film," says Sayyeshaa.
Talking about her granduncle, the newcomer says he speaks less and doesn't go out much now.
"It's sad when people get old. But still with his age he has his own hair, teeth and has no glasses and it's fantastic. He speaks less now and goes out less. I miss that but he is still there and that is the best part," said the actress.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Sayyeshaa is the daughter of actors Sumeet Saigal and Shaheen Banu, and the grandniece of actors Saira Banu and Dilip saab.
"He (Dilip Kumar) was excited about me entering the film industry. After such a long time there is someone in the family who is getting into the film industry. He blessed me," Sayyeshaa told PTI.
"I am fond of these films. He has a great command over the Urdu language. There is a lot that I have learnt from him in this sector (industry). Sitting with him at any point is constant learning. He is very well read," she added.
Advertisement
Here's Sayyeshaa in the latest track from Shivaay, Tere Naal Ishqa:
.
Advertisement
Talking about her granduncle, the newcomer says he speaks less and doesn't go out much now.
Advertisement
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
COMMENTS
Advertisement
On Dilip Kumar's Death Anniversary, Saira Banu Reveals The Film Veteran Suffered From "Severe Insomnia" When Sunil Dutt Teased Saira Banu By Asking For A "Plate Of Achchi Pyaaz" Before Doing A Romantic Scene Shekhar Suman Has "Taken A Leaf" From These Actors - Dilip Kumar And Aamir Khan Abhishek Likes Post On "Divorces" Amid Rumours Of Separation From Aishwarya "Tickled Pink With Joy": Richa Chadha And Ali Fazal Welcome A Baby Girl Viral: Just Karan Johar's Son Yash Acing Tauba Tauba Moves NEET PG 2024: Test Cities Out For Postgraduate Medical Entrance Exam After 53 Years, Mortar Shells From 1971 Indo-Pak War Found In Fish Pond "Humanitarian Crisis Due To Israel-Hamas Conflict Concerning": India At UN Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.