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Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 11 December 1922
  • Place of Birth Peshawar
  • Occupation Film Actor, Film Director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Politician
  • Spouse Saira Banu (1966), Asma Rehman (1981; 1983)
  • Siblings Nasir Khan
  • Years active 1944-1998
  • Other names Tragedy King, Abhinay Samrat, The First Khan, Dilip Sahab

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ABOUT Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar earlier knows as Muhammad Yusuf Khan is an Indian film actor also known as Tragedy King. Satyajit Ray described him as "the ultimate method actor". He debuted as an actor in the film Jwar Bhata in 1944 produced by Bombay Talkies. His career has spanned over six decades and with over 60 films. Films like Andaz (1949), Aan (1952), Devdas (1955), Azaad (1955), Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and the social Ganga Jamuna (1961), falls under the list of his best of works. In 1976, Dilip Kumar took a five-year break from film performances and returned with a character role in the film Kranti (1981) and continued his career playing leading roles in films such as Shakti (1982), Karma (1986) and Saudagar (1991). His last film was Qila (1998). The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1991, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and India\'s second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan in 2015 for his contributions towards Indian cinema and nominated him to Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Indian Parliament for a term. The Government of Pakistan honoured him with its highest civilian honour, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, in 1997. In personal life, Dilip Kumar was first in love with the actress Kamini Kaushal, but she was already married. Subsequently, he was also in love with the actress Madhubala but they had to part ways as her family was opposed to their marriage. He married actress Saira Banu, who was 22 years younger than him, in 1966. He married a second time in 1980 to Asma but the marriage ended soon after.

Dilip Kumar FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Qila
  • Qila

    ( 1998 )

No Upcoming Movies
  • Kalinga
  • Kalinga

    ( 1996 )

  • Saudagar
  • Saudagar

    ( 1991 )

  • Aag Ka Dariya
  • Aag Ka Dariya

    ( 1990 )

  • Izzatdaar
  • Izzatdaar

    ( 1990 )

  • Kanoon Apna Apna
  • Kanoon Apna Apna

    ( 1989 )

  • Karma
  • Karma

    ( 1986 )

  • Dharam Adhikari
  • Dharam Adhikari

    ( 1986 )

  • Dharm Adhikari
  • Dharm Adhikari

    ( 1986 )

  • Duniya
  • Duniya

    ( 1984 )

  • Mashaal
  • Mashaal

    ( 1984 )

  • Mazdoor
  • Mazdoor

    ( 1983 )

  • Vidhaata
  • Vidhaata

    ( 1982 )

  • Shakti
  • Shakti

    ( 1982 )

  • Kranti
  • Kranti

    ( 1981 )

  • Bairaag
  • Bairaag

    ( 1976 )

  • Sagina
  • Sagina

    ( 1974 )

  • Naya Din Nai Raat
  • Naya Din Nai Raat

    ( 1974 )

  • Phir Kab Milogi
  • Phir Kab Milogi

    ( 1974 )

  • Anokha Milan
  • Anokha Milan

    ( 1972 )

  • Koshish
  • Koshish

    ( 1972 )

  • Dastaan
  • Dastaan

    ( 1972 )

  • Sagina Mahato
  • Sagina Mahato

    ( 1971 )

  • Gopi
  • Gopi

    ( 1970 )

  • Sadhu Aur Shaitaan
  • Sadhu Aur Shaitaan

    ( 1968 )

  • Aadmi
  • Aadmi

    ( 1968 )

  • Sunghursh
  • Sunghursh

    ( 1968 )

  • Ram Aur Shyam
  • Ram Aur Shyam

    ( 1967 )

  • Paari
  • Paari

    ( 1966 )

  • Dil Diya Dard Liya
  • Dil Diya Dard Liya

    ( 1966 )

  • Leader
  • Leader

    ( 1964 )

  • Gunga Jumna
  • Gunga Jumna

    ( 1961 )

  • Kala Bazar
  • Kala Bazar

    ( 1960 )

  • Kohinoor
  • Kohinoor

    ( 1960 )

  • Mughal-E-Azam
  • Mughal-E-Azam

    ( 1960 )

  • Paigham
  • Paigham

    ( 1959 )

  • Yahudi
  • Yahudi

    ( 1958 )

  • Madhumati
  • Madhumati

    ( 1958 )

  • Shikwa
  • Shikwa

    ( 1958 )

  • Musafir
  • Musafir

    ( 1957 )

  • Naya Daur
  • Naya Daur

    ( 1957 )

  • Insaniyat
  • Insaniyat

    ( 1955 )

  • Azaad
  • Azaad

    ( 1955 )

  • Devdas
  • Devdas

    ( 1955 )

  • Uran Khatola
  • Uran Khatola

    ( 1955 )

  • Amar
  • Amar

    ( 1954 )

  • Shikast
  • Shikast

    ( 1953 )

  • Foot Path
  • Foot Path

    ( 1953 )

  • Sangdil
  • Sangdil

    ( 1952 )

  • Daag
  • Daag

    ( 1952 )

  • The Savage Princess
  • The Savage Princess

    ( 1952 )

  • Deedar
  • Deedar

    ( 1951 )

  • Tarana
  • Tarana

    ( 1951 )

  • Hulchul
  • Hulchul

    ( 1951 )

  • Babul
  • Babul

    ( 1950 )

  • Jogan
  • Jogan

    ( 1950 )

  • Arzoo
  • Arzoo

    ( 1950 )

  • Shabnam
  • Shabnam

    ( 1949 )

  • Andaz
  • Andaz

    ( 1949 )

  • Ghar Ki Izzat
  • Ghar Ki Izzat

    ( 1949 )

  • Shaheed
  • Shaheed

    ( 1948 )

  • Mela
  • Mela

    ( 1948 )

  • Anokha Pyar
  • Anokha Pyar

    ( 1948 )

  • Nadiya Ke Paar
  • Nadiya Ke Paar

    ( 1948 )

  • Naukadubi
  • Naukadubi

    ( 1947 )

  • Milan
  • Milan

    ( 1947 )

  • Jugnu
  • Jugnu

    ( 1947 )

  • Pratima
  • Pratima

    ( 1945 )

  • Jwar Bhata
  • Jwar Bhata

    ( 1944 )

  • Manthan
  • Manthan

    ( 1941 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Dilip Kumar AWARDS

Awards
  • Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema - 2004

  • Outstanding Achievement In Indian Cinema
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Outstanding Achievement In Indian Cinema - 2004

  • Best Actor
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actor - 1971 Sagina Mahato

  • Best Actor (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actor (Hindi) - 1962 Gunga Jumna

  • The Bombay International Film Festival for - 2001

  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • The CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Lifetime Achievement Award - 2009

  • The Filmfare Awards for - 1994

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1983 Shakti

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1968 Ram Aur Shyam

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1965 Leader

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1961 Kohinoor

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1958 Naya Daur

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1957 Devdas

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1956 Azaad

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1954 Daag

  • Dadasaheb Phalke Award
  • The National Film Awards, India for Dadasaheb Phalke Award - 1995

  • Second Best Feature Film in Hindi
  • The National Film Awards, India for Second Best Feature Film in Hindi - 1962 Gunga Jumna

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

DILIP KUMAR NEWS

Saira Banu shares unseen video on Dilip Kumar's 101st birth anniversary: 'Being wed to the Shahenshah was akin to living a dream'

December 11, 2023 4:31 pm

On Dilip Kumar's 101st birth anniversary, Saira Banu shared an unseen video accompanied by a heartfelt note in remembrance of the late actor.

Saira Banu reveals how Mehmood convinced Dilip Kumar to let her be a part of Padosan: 'Sahab was tickled to the bone...'

November 29, 2023 10:23 pm

Padosan starred Saira Banu, Sunil Dutt, Mehmood, Kishore Kumar, Om Prakash, Mukri, and Keshto Mukherjee.

Dilip Kumar was a 'chatora', Shabana Azmi recalls the time when Saira Banu put him on a strict diet: 'I slept hungry so...'

November 29, 2023 9:52 pm

Dilip Kumar loved his spicy delicacies but his wife Saira Banu put him on diet so he could take care of his health.

Saira Banu shares rare wedding video on 57th anniversary: 'It’s a real Cinderella story'

October 11, 2023 1:36 pm

Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar tied the knot on October 11, 1966, when Saira was 22 and Dilip was 44.

Saira Banu says she tried to dissuade Vinod Khanna from leaving films for his 'guru' Osho: 'You're one of the brightest stars, please don't go'

October 06, 2023 4:01 pm

Saira Banu remembered Vinod Khanna on his 77th birth anniversary. She shared an anecdote from their film Aarop and also revealed that she tried to convince him to not leave films.

Even Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor weren't allowed to use Raj Kapoor's office at RK Studios: Anil Sharma recalls privileges afforded to Dharmendra

September 28, 2023 12:29 pm

Anil Sharma looked back on his first meeting with Dharmendra, and how awestruck he was of his stardom, even as the actor tore up the call sheet that was presented to him.

Dilip Kumar's younger sister Saeeda Khan passes away

September 26, 2023 12:20 pm

Dilip Kumar's sister Saeeda was the wife of Iqbal Khan, son of legendary film producer Mehboob Khan who backed films like Mother India and Andaaz.

Jerry Pinto on the two Dev Anands

September 26, 2023 3:35 pm

There was the black-and-white Dev Anand – debonair, elegant, at ease in the world – and then there was him in colour.

Saira Banu says Yash Johar turned Santa Claus and brought 'tablets and oils' for Dilip Kumar from America: 'He was one in a million friend'

September 18, 2023 5:58 pm

On the anniversary of the film Duniya, veteran Bollywood actor Saira Banu remembered Dilip Kumar and Yash Johar.

Saira Banu says she was jealous of Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala's chemistry: 'I took a pair of scissors and started...'

September 12, 2023 7:42 pm

Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala starred together in the 1958 film Madhumati, and their chemistry made Saira Banu jealous.

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