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The Laurence Olivier of Bollywood.

Mohammed Yusuf Khan, known professionally as Dilip Kumar, was an Indian film actor and philanthropist, best known for his work in Hindi cinema. Referred as «The Tragedy King» and «The First Khan,» he has been credited for bringing the method acting technique to Indian cinema.

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Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar
98 years (Dec 11, 1922 – Jul 7, 2021)
Peshawar
54 Movies

Dilip Kumar

Known for
Babul
Ashok
Azaad
Azaad / Abdul Rahim Khan / Kumar
Insaniyat
Mangal
Bairaag
Kailash / Bholenath 'Bhola' / Sanjay
Dilip Kumar was an Indian actor widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential performers in the history of Hindi cinema. Born in Peshawar, he earned the title 'Tragedy King' for his restrained, deeply naturalistic style in classics such as 'Devdas', 'Mughal-e-Azam' and 'Madhumati'. Across a career spanning more than five decades he redefined screen acting in India and inspired the generations that followed. Honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and numerous Filmfare accolades, he remains a towering figure of Indian film history.
Dilip Kumar was an Indian actor widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential performers in the history of Hindi cinema. Born in Peshawar, he earned the title 'Tragedy King' for his restrained, deeply naturalistic style in classics such as 'Devdas', 'Mughal-e-Azam' and 'Madhumati'. Across a career spanning more than five decades he redefined screen acting in India and inspired the generations that followed. Honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and numerous Filmfare accolades, he remains a towering figure of Indian film history.
Known for
Babul
Ashok
Azaad
Azaad / Abdul Rahim Khan / Kumar
Insaniyat
Mangal
Bairaag
Kailash / Bholenath 'Bhola' / Sanjay
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Qila
Jagannath Singh/Judge Amarnath Singh
★ 5.8
1998
Film
Saudagar
Veer Singh
★ 6.3
1991
Film
Izzatdaar
Brahm Dutt
★ 6.5
1990
Film
Kanoon Apna Apna
Collector Jagatpratap Singh
★ 6.5
1989
Film
Karma
Vishwa Pratap Singh
★ 7.2
1986
Film
Dharm Adhikari
Dharamraj
★ 3.5
1986
Film
Duniya
Mohan Kumar
★ 7.3
1984
Film
Mashaal
Vinod Kumar
★ 7.8
1984
Film
Mazdoor
Dinanath Saxena
★ 7.0
1983
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dilip Kumar still alive?
Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021 at age 98.
What are the most famous roles of Dilip Kumar?
Dilip Kumar is best known for roles in Mughal-e-Azam, Devdas, Shakti.
How many movies has Dilip Kumar been in?
Over a 77-year career (since 1944), Dilip Kumar has appeared in 52 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Dilip Kumar's first movie?
The career of Dilip Kumar began with Jwar Bhata (1944).
What is Dilip Kumar's most recent movie or series?
Dilip Kumar's most recent release is Arpan, which premiered on January 1, 2016.
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Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar
1922-12-11 · Peshawar

The Laurence Olivier of Bollywood.

Mohammed Yusuf Khan, known professionally as Dilip Kumar, was an Indian film actor and philanthropist, best known for his work in Hindi cinema. Referred as "The Tragedy King" and "The First Khan," he has been credited for bringing the method acting technique to Indian cinema.

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