{"id":5451,"date":"2024-02-13T05:50:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T05:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/?p=5451"},"modified":"2024-02-13T05:50:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T05:50:30","slug":"dilip-kumar-biography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/dilip-kumar-biography\/","title":{"rendered":"Dilip Kumar (Indian Actor) Biography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dilip Kumar&nbsp;was a popular Indian actor, movie producer, and philanthropist, known mainly for his characters in Hindi movies in the Bollywood movie industry. He was born on Dec 11, 1922 in Peshawar, British India. Some Eight years after his birth, in 1930, his whole family moved to Deolali, Nashik, Maharashtra. Dilip Kumar\u2019s real name was Mohammad Yusuf Khan. He did his studies at Barnes School in Deolali, Nashik district. He grew up with his childhood friend and great Bollywood actor Raj Kapoor. In 1940, when Dilip Kumar was just Eighteen years old, he left village for Pune due to a contention with his father.<\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-3-185-1-712x1024.png\" alt=\"Dilip Kumar\" class=\"wp-image-5452\" style=\"width:343px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Dilip Kumar Biography<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Dilip Kumar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Mohammed Yusuf Khan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nick name<\/strong><\/td><td>Yasuf<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Profession<\/strong><\/td><td>Actor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Popular For<\/strong><\/td><td>Played the role of Prince Salim in the Bollywood Film Mughal-E-Azam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Date Of Birth<\/strong><\/td><td>11 December 1922<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Date Of Death<\/strong><\/td><td>7 July 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Birth Day<\/strong><\/td><td>Monday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Death Day<\/strong><\/td><td>Wednesday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td>98 Years (In 2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Birthplace<\/strong><\/td><td>Peshawar, North-West Front Province, British India (Now, Known as Peshawar, Pakistan)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Death Place<\/strong><\/td><td>Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hometown<\/strong><\/td><td>Deolali, Nasik, Maharashtra, India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current Address<\/strong><\/td><td>Mumbai, Maharashtra, India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/td><td>Indian<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Language Known<\/strong><\/td><td>Hindi, English, French<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Highschool<\/strong><\/td><td>Barnes School Deolali, Nasik, Maharashtra, India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Religion<\/strong><\/td><td>Islam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Zodiac Sign\/Star Sign<\/strong><\/td><td>Sagittarius<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Debut in Bollywood Film Industry<\/strong><\/td><td>Bollywood Film \u201cJwar Ghata\u201d (1944)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Bollywood Film<\/strong><\/td><td>Qila (1998)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Net worth<\/strong><\/td><td>$85 Million<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dilip Kumar<\/strong> <strong>Physical Stats<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-3-186-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Dilip Kumar biography\" class=\"wp-image-5456\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Height<\/th><td>5 feet 10 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Weight<\/th><td>70 Kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Eye Colour<\/th><td>Dark<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Hair Colour<\/th><td>Salt &amp; Pepper<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Qualification<\/th><td>Graduated<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>School<\/th><td>Barnes School in Deolali, Nashik, Maharashtra &amp; Anjuman-I-Islam Urdu School, CST, Mumbai<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>College<\/th><td>Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Mumbai<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dilip Kumar<\/strong> <strong>Family<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-3-187-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Dilip Kumar Family\" class=\"wp-image-5457\" style=\"width:779px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Father<\/th><td>Lala Ghulam Sarwar<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Mother<\/th><td>Ayesha Begum<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Brother(s)<\/th><td>Akhtar Asif, Ayub Sarwar, Nasir Khan, Noor Mohammed, Aslam Khan<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Sister(s)<\/th><td>Fauzia Khan, Sakina Khan, Taj Khan, Farida Khan (makeup artist), Saeeda Khan, Akhtar Asif<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Marital Status<\/th><td>Married<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Wife<\/th><td>Saira Banu (m.1966-till his death) &amp; Asma Rehman (m.1980-div.1982)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Dilip Kumar<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Favorite Things<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Favorite Food<\/strong><\/td><td>Stir Fried Vegetables and Omelet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Favorite Cuisine<\/strong><\/td><td>Indian<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Favorite Actor<\/strong><\/td><td>Paul Mooney, Spencer Tracy, Ashok Kumar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Favorite Actress<\/strong><\/td><td>Meena Kumari, Nalini Jaywant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Favorite Sports Game<\/strong><\/td><td>Cricket and Football<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Favorite Magazine<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2018Theatre Arts\u2019 and \u2018Sight and Sound\u2019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Favorite Color<\/strong><\/td><td>Black<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dilip Kumar<\/strong> <strong>Career<\/strong><\/h2><p>Kumar\u2019s debut in 1944, Jwar Bhata, went unnoticed. After two unsuccessful films, Jugnu (1947), his fourth film starring Noor Jehan, broke his first major box office record. His next hit was the 1948 movie, Shahid and Mela. Both Jugnu and Shaheed are the most successful Indian films of the year they were released.<\/p><p>In 1949, he got the lead role in Mehboob Khan\u2019s Andaz starring Raj Kapoor and Nargis. At the time of its release, Andaz was the highest-grossing Indian film of all time until it broke Kapoor\u2019s Barsaat record that same year. Shabnam hit another box office hit in 1949. 1975 film Sholay.<\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-3-188-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5458\" style=\"width:676px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>Over a decade in production, the film was originally shot in black and white, with only two songs and the climax shot in colour.<\/p><p>It was re-released in 2004, 44 years after its debut, in full colour and re-released footage at another successful venue. That same year, she had a lighter role in the musical comedy Kohinoor, which was also one of the top-grossing films of the year.<\/p><p><\/p><p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/gauri-khan-biography\/\">Also Read : Gauri Khan (Indian film Producer and Fashion designer) Biography!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dilip Kumar<\/strong> <strong>Movie List<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Films<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Role<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1944<\/strong><\/td><td>Jwar Bhatta<\/td><td>Jagdish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1945<\/strong><\/td><td>Pratima<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1946<\/strong><\/td><td>Milan<\/td><td>Ramesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1947<\/strong><\/td><td>Jugnu<\/td><td>Suraj<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1948<\/strong><\/td><td>Ghar Ki Izzat<br>Shaheed<br>Mela<br>Anokha Pyar<br>Nadiya Ke Par<\/td><td>Chander<br>Ram<br>Mohan<br>Ashok Kumar<br>Chhote Kumar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1949<\/strong><\/td><td>Shabnam<br>Andaaz<\/td><td>Manoj<br>Dilip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1950<\/strong><\/td><td>Jogan<br>Arzoo<br>Babul<\/td><td>Vijay<br>Badal<br>Ashok<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1951<\/strong><\/td><td>Hulchul<br>Deedar<br>Tarana<\/td><td>Kishore<br>Shyamu<br>Dr. Motilal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1952<\/strong><\/td><td>Daag<br>Sangdil<br>Aan<\/td><td>Shankar<br>Shankar<br>Jai Tilak<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1953<\/strong><\/td><td>Shikast<br>Footpath<\/td><td>Dr. Ram Singh<br>Noshu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1954<\/strong><\/td><td>Amar<\/td><td>Amarnath<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1955<\/strong><\/td><td>Devdas<br>Azaad<br>Uran Khatola<br>Insaniyat<\/td><td>Devdas<br>Kumar \/ Azaad \/ Abdul Rahim Khan<br>Kashi<br>Mangal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1957<\/strong><\/td><td>Musafir<br>Naya Daur<\/td><td>Raja<br>Shankar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1958<\/strong><\/td><td>Yahudi<br>Madhumati<\/td><td>Prince Marcus<br>Anand \/ Devan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1959<\/strong><\/td><td>Paigham<\/td><td>Ratan Lal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1960<\/strong><\/td><td>Kohinoor<br>Mughal-E-Azam<\/td><td>Yuvraj Rana Devendra Pratap Bahadur<br>Prince Salim<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1961<\/strong><\/td><td>Gunga Jamuna<\/td><td>Gungaram \u2018Gunga\u2019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1964<\/strong><\/td><td>Leader<\/td><td>Vijay Khanna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1966<\/strong><\/td><td>Paari<br>Dil Diya Dard Liya<\/td><td>Warden (cameo)<br>Shankar \/ Raja Sahib<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1967<\/strong><\/td><td>Ram Aur Shyam<\/td><td>Ram \/ Shyam (Double Role)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1968<\/strong><\/td><td>Admi<br>Sunghursh<br>Sadhu &amp; Shaitaan<\/td><td>Rajesh \/ Raja Sahib<br>Kundan Prasad \/ Bajrangi<br>Himself<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1970<\/strong><\/td><td>Sagina Mahato<br>Gopi<\/td><td>Sagina Mahato<br>Gopiram \/ Gopi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1972<\/strong><\/td><td>Dastan<br>Anokha Milan<br>Koshish<\/td><td>Diwan Anil Kumar<br>Warden<br>Cameo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1974<\/strong><\/td><td>Sagina<br>Phir Kab Milogi<\/td><td>Sagina Mahato<br>Teja Singh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1976<\/strong><\/td><td>Bairaag<\/td><td>Kailash<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1981<\/strong><\/td><td>Kranti<\/td><td>Sanga<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1982<\/strong><\/td><td>Shakti<br>Vidhata<\/td><td>D.C.P. Ashwini Kumar<br>Shamsher Singh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1983<\/strong><\/td><td>Mazdoor<\/td><td>Dinanath Saxena<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1984<\/strong><\/td><td>Mashaal<br>Duniya<\/td><td>Vinod Kumar<br>Mohan Kumar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1986<\/strong><\/td><td>Dharm Adhikari<br>Karma<\/td><td>Dharam raj<br>Jailor Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Rana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1989<\/strong><\/td><td>Kanoon Apna Apna<\/td><td>Collector Jagat Pratap Singh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1990<\/strong><\/td><td>Izzatdar<\/td><td>Brahma Dutta<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1991<\/strong><\/td><td>Saudagar<\/td><td>Thakur Veer Singh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1998<\/strong><\/td><td>Qila<\/td><td>Judge Amarnath Singh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dilip Kumar<\/strong> <strong>Net Worth<\/strong><\/h2><p>The most valuable thing, which you must need to know the Dilip Kumar Net Worth &amp; Luxury information. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes &amp; Business Insider: The Net Worth of Dilip Kumar was around&nbsp;<strong>85 Million US dollars<\/strong>. Check the below table for more details about His Luxury information.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Salary<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rs. 10-50 lakhs\/film<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Income<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$85 million<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dilip Kumar<\/strong> <strong>Affairs<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-3-189-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5459\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>1. Kamini Kaushal&nbsp;(former actor)<br>2. Late&nbsp;Madhubala&nbsp;(former actor; ex-fiancee<br>3. Vyjayanthimala&nbsp;(former actor; rumored)<br>4. Asma Rehman (Pakistani girl)<br>5. Saira Banu&nbsp;(former actor)<\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dilip Kumar<\/strong> <strong>Awards<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-3-19-10-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5460\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p><strong>1957:<\/strong>&nbsp;Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the film Devdas<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1958:<\/strong>&nbsp;Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the film Naya Daur<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1961:<\/strong>&nbsp;Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the film Kohinoor<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1962:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bengal Film Journalists\u2019 Best actor Award for Gunga Jumna<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1965:<\/strong>&nbsp;Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the film Leader<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1968:<\/strong>&nbsp;Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the film Ram Aur Shyam<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1971:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bengal Film Journalists\u2019 Best actor Award for Sagina Mahato<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1979\u20131982:<\/strong>&nbsp;Appointed as the Sheriff of Bombay by the Governor of Maharashtra, India<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1983:<\/strong>&nbsp;Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the film Shakti<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1991:<\/strong>&nbsp;India\u2019s third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, for his contributions towards the Indian cinema<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1994:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dadasaheb Phalke Award<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>1998:<\/strong>&nbsp;Government of Pakistan honoured him with its highest civilian honour, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence)<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>2001:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bombay International Film Festival- Lifetime Achievement Award<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>2004:<\/strong>&nbsp;Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for the Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>2004:<\/strong>&nbsp;International Indian Film Academy for Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema<br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong>2008:<\/strong>&nbsp;54th National Film Award- Lifetime achievement award by the former Indian President Pratibha Patil<\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dilip Kumar Marriage<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-3-19-11-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5461\" style=\"width:841px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>Dilip Kumar married actress Saira Banon in 1966 at the age of 44, 22 years younger than him. He did a second marriage with Asma due to which his relationship with Saira Banu got spoiled but Dilip divorced Asma in 1982.&nbsp;<\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facts of Dilip Kumar<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dilip Kumar\u2019s real name was Muhammad Yusuf Khan. He changed his name when he entered the film industry.<\/li>\n\n<li>Dilip Kumar was a trained cello player and wanted to pursue a career in music before he became an actor.<\/li>\n\n<li>Dilip Kumar was the first Indian actor to receive a nomination at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, for his performance in the film \u201cAan.\u201d<\/li>\n\n<li>Dilip Kumar was offered the lead role in the Hollywood film \u201cLawrence of Arabia,\u201d but he turned it down due to scheduling conflicts.<\/li>\n\n<li>Dilip Kumar was a good friend of the legendary singer and musician Lata Mangeshkar. He once persuaded her to sing for the first time in a film, which turned out to be a huge hit.<\/li>\n\n<li>Dilip Kumar was very particular about the scripts and films he chose to work on. He turned down several roles that later became iconic, including the lead role in the film \u201cMera Naam Joker.\u201d<\/li>\n\n<li>Dilip Kumar was known for his deep love for poetry and literature. He often quoted famous Urdu poets and was a close friend of the renowned poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.<\/li>\n\n<li>Dilip Kumar was a very private person and kept his personal life away from the media. He was married to actress Saira Banu, who was 22 years younger than him, and they had a loving and long-lasting relationship.<\/li><\/ol><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dilip Kumar\u2019s Health<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-3-19-12-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5462\" style=\"width:647px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>Actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to the famous Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai due to a dehydration problem where his condition is stable. On 30 June 2021, the actor was admitted to the ICU at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai due to severe breathing problems, where doctors are treating him. According to the latest report, the condition of Dilip Kumar remains stable.<\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dilip Kumar<\/strong> <strong>Death and legacy<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><p>Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021, at the age of 98, after a prolonged illness. His death was mourned by people from all over the world, and many prominent personalities, including Indian politicians and film industry celebrities, paid tribute to him.<\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebestbiography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-3-19-13-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5463\" style=\"width:732px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>Dilip Kumar\u2019s legacy in Indian cinema is immense. He was a trailblazer in many ways, and his contributions to the industry helped shape it into what it is today. He was known for his nuanced performances, his ability to bring complex characters to life on screen, and his commitment to his craft. He starred in over 60 films in a career spanning over five decades, and his work has inspired countless actors and filmmakers over the years.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dilip Kumar&nbsp;was a popular Indian actor, movie producer, and philanthropist, known mainly for his characters in Hindi movies in the Bollywood movie industry. He was born on Dec 11, 1922 in Peshawar, British India. Some Eight years after his birth, in 1930, his whole family moved to Deolali, Nashik, Maharashtra. 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