Dilip Kumar turns 97: Rare photos of the legendary actor

It is Bollywood star Dilip Kumar's birthday today. He was born on December 11, 1922 in Peshawar, Pakistan. Known to many as the First Khan, his real name is Muhammad Yusuf Khan. In a career of over five decades, Kumar has worked in over 60 features. He is credited by many critics as one of the finest actors of Hindi cinema. On his 97th birthday, let us look at some of his rare photos.

Here he is seen in a still from the film Mughal-e-Azam. (Photo: Express Archive)

Dilip Kumar made his debut in Hindi cinema with the 1944 movie Jwar Bhata. (Photo: Express Archive)

Dilip Kumar is known for his performances in films such as Andaaz, Babul, Aan, Daag, Mughal-e-Azam, Naya Daur, Ram and Shyam among more. (Photo: Express Archive)

Dilip Kumar tied the knot with Saira Bano in 1966.

Here he is seen with Bano in a still from the movie Duniya. (Photo: Express Archive)

For his work in movies, he has been awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Award as well as a Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibushan.

Here he is seen on the sets of the film Chanakya Chandragupta. (Photo: Express Archive)

Dilip Kumar is also the recipient of nine Filmfare awards.

Here the actor is seen with Nargis. (Photo: Express Archive)

Dilip Kumar has been honoured by the Pakistani government as well. In 1998, Pakistan awarded him its highest civilian honour, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz. (Photo: Express Archive)

Interesting trivia: Dilip Kumar was appointed as the Sheriff of Bombay by the government of Maharashtra during the period of 1979-1982. (Photo: Express Archive)

Dilip Kumar happens to hold the Guinness World Record for bagging the maximum number of awards by an Indian actor.

Here he is seen with Prithviraj Kapoor from the film Mughal-e-Azam. (Photo: Express Archive)

Dilip Kumar was last seen in the film Qila, which released in 1998. (Photo: Express Archive)