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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

Emotional Amitabh Bachchan pens note on Dilip Kumar: 'Mountain of talent, now reduced to a small mound of grave'

July 09, 2021 11:26 am

The two superstars - Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan - worked together in only one film, Ramesh Sippy's Shakti.

Dilip Kumar brought extraordinary characters to life with the ordinary magic of empathy

July 09, 2021 8:52 am

Jerry Pinto writes: Dilip Kumar taught us the power of suggestion and left spaces in his characters for us to write in our victories and defeats.

Saira Banu's first words after Dilip Kumar's death: 'God snatched away my reason for living'

July 09, 2021 8:42 am

Dharmendra spoke of his conversation with Saira Banu after Dilip Kumar's death. 'Jaan nikal gai meri,' the actor wrote.

'Har Andaz ka Leader': Amul's poignant tribute to Dilip Kumar goes viral

July 09, 2021 1:04 pm

Amul paid tribute to Dilip Kumar with a monochromatic advertisement, which pictured him in iconic characters from 'Ganga Jamuna', 'Aadmi', 'Vidhaata' and 'Andaz'.

From a night in Yerwada Jail to watching Mughal-e-Azam at FTII, Dilip Kumar had a long relationship with Pune

July 08, 2021 11:57 am

Kumar set out for Pune in the hope of supplementing his family’s earnings and found work in a British Army canteen, where he had to check the grocery stock, ensure that the kitchen was clean and the bar was well stocked .

Goodbye Dilip Kumar, creator of our first dreams of love

July 08, 2021 9:01 am

Mrinal Pande writes: Dilip Kumar's films encapsulated the bits of us which remain important but to which we have the least access

Naturally a star

July 08, 2021 7:55 am

Dilip Kumar gave the feeling of not so much entering a scene as chancing upon it. His legacy will remain undimmed

A life in parts

July 08, 2021 1:32 am

Dilip Kumar, the screen icon and cultural ambassador, who has inspired generations of actors, passed away on Wednesday. He was laid to rest at Juhu Kabristan with full state honours.

Emotional scenes outside cemetery in Juhu as admirers pay last tribute to Dilip Kumar

July 08, 2021 1:14 am

As the yesteryear actor was laid to rest at the cemetery, a number of his fans who had gathered outside the compound only had words of admiration to share on him. While some hailed his altruistic nature, others praised his devotion towards his wife, actor Saira Banu.

Priyanka Chopra remembers Dilip Kumar: 'Yusuf Saab's contribution is invaluable and irreplaceable'

July 07, 2021 8:59 pm

Priyanka Chopra wrote an emotional note as she remembered the time she spent with Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu.

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