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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

Dilip Kumar deviated from Raj Kapoor’s path, preceded Marlon Brando’s ‘method’, writes Saira Banu

November 24, 2021 11:16 am

Saira Banu has written a special piece about her late husband, the screen icon Dilip Kumar.

Hindi cinema mirrors India's reality: Tracing how real translated onto reel, from Independence to now 

October 13, 2021 8:29 am

Bollywood and its changing mores: The 1950s was a time for nation-building, the '60s was swinging but by the '70s a disillusionment had crept in as captured by the angry young man aka Amitabh Bachchan. And then the economic liberalisation brought in the NRI gloss and today, it's all about how patriotic is our valley.

Saira Banu remembers Dilip Kumar on 56th wedding anniversary: 'We still walk together hand-in-hand'

October 10, 2021 10:38 am

In a heartwarming note penned by Saira Banu, she remembers her late husband Dilip Kumar on the occasion of their 56th wedding anniversary.

Dilip Kumar's Twitter handle to be deactivated with Saira Banu's consent, shares family friend

September 16, 2021 8:49 am

Both Saira Banu and Faisal have constantly kept fans updated about Dilip Kumar's life and health through his Twitter handle.

'Saira Banu to be shifted out of ICU tomorrow,' say hospital officials

September 04, 2021 8:49 am

An official from Hinduja Hospital, Khar Mumbai told indianexpress.com that Saira Banu was treated for left ventricular failure with ischaemia.

Saira Banu was under stress after Dilip Kumar’s death, spokesperson Faisal Farooqui says

September 02, 2021 8:30 am

Saira Banu was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Hinduja Hospital hospital this week following complaints of low blood pressure.

Saira Banu hospitalised due to low BP, doc says doing fine now

September 01, 2021 2:59 pm

Saira Banu was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit earlier this week following complaints of low blood pressure. A hospital official informed that the actor is doing well now.

Padmini Kolhapure says niece Shraddha Kapoor had no plans to join Bollywood: 'Then one fine day...'

September 02, 2021 8:25 am

Padmini Kolhapure talks about her regret of not becoming a playback singer, her bond with niece Shraddha Kapoor and her bond with co-stars Rishi Kapoor and Dilip Kumar.

Vivek Mushran on how Dilip Kumar-Raaj Kumar were 'childish with each other' on Saudagar sets

August 11, 2021 8:24 am

Subhash Ghai directorial Saudagar completed 30 years. The romantic-drama starred two of Bollywood's biggest icons, Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar. Actor Vivek Mushran, who made his debut, shared stories from the sets.

'Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar are enemies for last 36 years': What Subhash Ghai's writer told him ahead of Saudagar casting

August 10, 2021 8:50 am

Late actor Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar played friends in the 1991 film Saudagar, which completes 30 years of its release today. But, before director Subhash Ghai brought them together, the two legendary actors didn't see eye to eye.

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