Dilip Kumar
Actor
Mohammed Yusuf Khan, popularly known by his stage name Dilip Kumar, was an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly worked in the Hindi film industry. Considered as the ‘The First Khan’ of Bollywood, Kumar is often referred to as the ‘Tragedy King’ for his portrayal of serious characters. He is considered to be one of the most successful film stars in Bollywood and is known for bringing out the technique of method acting to cinema. In a career spanning over five decades, Kumar is the recipient of several accolades including a Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and Nishan-e-Imtiaz. He also holds the record of winning the maximum number of Filmfare Award for Best Actor. In 1944, he made his Hindi film debut with the Indian drama film ‘Jwar Bhata.’ His first box office success came with the 1947 film ‘Jugnu.’ Following this, Kumar went on to appear in several successful films like ‘Andaz,’ ‘Daag,’ ‘Devdas,’ ‘Naya Daur,’ ‘Madhumati,’ ‘Mughal-E-Azam,’ and ‘Aan,’ among several others. His last on-screen appearance came with the 1998 film ‘Qila.’ In 1966, he married actress Saira Banu. Kumar passed away in 2021 due to prolonged illness.
Dilip Kumar’s Best Works
Devdas
Nargis
Deedar
Dastaan
Azaad
Vidhaata
Shabnam
Duniya
Anokha Pyar
Acting credits
2010s
Arpan
2000s
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
1990s
Qila
Nargis
Saudagar
Izzatdaar
1980s
Kanoon Apna Apna
Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema
Dharm Adhikari
Karma
Duniya
Mashaal
Mazdoor
Shakti
Vidhaata
Kranti
1970s
Bairaag
Tan Ki Chandi Man Ka Sona
Naya Din Nai Raat
Phir Kab Milogi
Sagina
Anokha Milan
Dastaan
Koshish
Guddi
Sagina Mahato
Where the River Padma Flows
Gopi
1960s
Aadmi
Sunghursh
Ram Aur Shyam
Dil Diya Dard Liya
Paari
Leader
Gunga Jumna
Kohinoor
Mughal-e-Azam
1950s
Paigham
Madhumati
Yahudi
Musafir
Naya Daur
Azaad
Devdas
Insaniyat
Uran Khatola
Amar
Footpath
Shikast
Aan
Daag
Sangdil
Deedar
Hulchul
Tarana
Arzoo
Babul
Jogan
1940s
Andaz
Shabnam
Anokha Pyar
Ghar Ki Izzat
Mela
Shaheed
Jugnu
Milan
Pratima
Jwar Bhata
68 credits shown · 1944–2016.
Behind the camera
1980s
Wafa
1960s
Dil Diya Dard Liya
Gunga Jumna
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