On Lata Mangeshkar's 82nd birthday last month, the veteran singer had announced that Amitabh Bachchan deserved a Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

Amitabh, on the other hand, humbly said, "Lataji is too big a human being and talent in comparison to me. I don't think I would like to comment on it. With due respect to what she has said, I disagree with it because according to me, I have not achieved anything or done anything extraordinary that will me earn such a prestigious award."

He added, "I don't think I deserve a Bharat Ratna nor do I desire to receive it. I am sure I am not going to get it. Such awards are destined for people who are extraordinary in their work." When we asked readers whether they felt Amitabh deserved the award, they were unanimous in their decision. Yes, many of them said, giving us some interesting reasons. On Amitabh's 69th birthday, we take a look at what his fans think of him.