What has to happen happens in its own time. I feel nothing should come to a human being easily. If that happens, a person loses her head. Though I must admit I have never got carried away by appreciation or praise. I have never considered myself an extraordinary singer.
Pride is the downfall of any artist.
A. Very happy. What makes me really happy is that the Bharat Ratna comes from the Indian government. Even if the government of India presented me with a flower it would have been the equivalent of the Bharat Ratna for me. It is truly a great honor. A. Khan Sahib deserves it.