Dilip Kumar (born Muhammad Yusuf Khan; 11 December 1922 – 7 July 2021) was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi cinema. Credited with pioneering method acting in cinema, [3] he dominated Hindi cinema from the 1950s throughout the 1960s, being referred to as " Abhinay Samrat " (Hindi for "Emperor of Acting").

Dilip Kumar (1922-2021) is widely considered the greatest acting exponent India ever produced. Born Muhammad Yusuf Khan on December 11, 1922, in Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Peshawar, British India (present-day Pakistan), he is better known by his stage name Dilip Kumar given to him by actress and owner of Bombay Talkies, Devika Rani.

Dilip Kumar (11 December 1922 – 7 July 2021) was an Indian actor. [1] He made his acting debut in 1944 with Jwar Bhata. [1] The 1947 drama Jugnu opposite Noor Jehan was his first major success. [2][3] Nadiya Ke Par was similarly that year's highest grossing Indian film.

Dec 15, 2024 · Dilip Kumar was an Indian actor and one of the legendary stars of Bollywood. With his low-key, naturalistic acting style, he excelled in a wide range of roles. In addition to his acting, he was noted for his good looks, deep voice, and fine accent. Learn more about Kumar’s life, career, and awards.

Jul 7, 2021 · Dilip Kumar, hailed as the “Tragedy King” and one of Hindi cinema’s greatest actors, died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 98.

Jul 7, 2021 · Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, one of the most beloved figures in Indian cinema, died on Wednesday at the age of 98, his doctor confirmed.

Jul 7, 2021 · Dilip Kumar was a music lover and was well-versed in playing the sitar. Dilip lent his voice to a composition by music director Salil Chowdhury called ‘Lagi Nahi Chute’ with Lata Mangeshkar, for the film ‘Musafir’ in 1957.

Oct 11, 2018 · Muhammad Yusuf Khan alias Dilip Kumar was born on 11 December 1922 (age 98 years; at the time of death) in a Muslim family in Peshawar, (Now in Pakistan) British India.

Jul 7, 2021 · Legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar dies at 98 Pakistan to save ruined homes of Bollywood greats

Dilip Kumar, popularly called the Tragedy King, was among the greatest actors ever to have graced Indian cinema. Born as Muhammad Yusuf Khan, he adopted the screen name Dilip Kumar in keeping up with the traditions of early Hindi filmdom.