Celebrity Profiles

Dilip Kumar

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Date of Birth: 11th December 1925

Originally named Yusuf Khan, the acting thespian was introduced by Devika Rani the actress, who gave him the screen name Dilip Kumar. The actor refused David Lean's offer to play the role of Sherif Ali in the film Lawrence of Arabia.

One of Bollywood's living legends, he earned the title "Tragedy King" after films such as Devdas and Madhumati. Dilip Kumar has been awarded the highest cinema award in India and also the highest civilian award from Pakistan.

Dilip is married to former actress Saira Banu.

Dilip Kumar Related Articles & Photos

Breaking News August 5,2009

‘Dilip Kumar deserves Bharat Ratna. Period’

Facebook group rallying support for the cause Read it...

Breaking News July 1,2009

Sonia Gandhi visits Dilip Kumar in hospital

Actor responding well to treatment Read it...

Breaking News June 29,2009

Dilip Kumar hospitalised

Veteran actor diagnosed with malaria Read it...

Breaking News January 20,2009

Honorary doctorate for Dilip Kumar

University in Hyderabad will honour him next month Read it...

Breaking News October 8,2008

Ailing Dilip Kumar back in Mumbai

He is well and recouping steadily Read it...

Breaking News October 4,2008

Dilip Kumar discharged from Delhi hospital

Actor goes home in Mumbai Read it...

Breaking News September 28,2008

Dilip Kumar still in hospital

But his condition is improving Read it...

Breaking News September 26,2008

Dilip Kumar stable in hospital

But he is in the ICU Read it...

Comments

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Yousuf Saheb
by Mohammad Shariff Dehlawi, JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Wish Dilip Saheb a very long, happy, healthy and eventful life. Always in prayers for his health in the Holy Haram of Makkah Mukarramah. Lovingly (Abu Waleed) Mohammad Shariff Dehlawi JEDDAH
posted 26 December 2009, 06:45 PM UAE time.

Dilip kumar
by R Ghazanfar, Derby, Uk

i am very please to see information about Dilip kumar and some of his film clip he is truly a legend of sub continent wish you all the best for doing this service to all Dilip Kumar fans.
posted 24 August 2009, 07:56 PM UAE time.

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