With an outstanding career spanning six decades, Dilip Kumar has inspired several generations of actors. On the veteran actor's 94th birthday, we look at some of the lesser known facts about the all-time superstar.
Dilip Kumar is the first Bollywood superstar from Pakistan
His real name is Mohammad Yusuf Khan and the name Dilip Kumar was given to him by actress Devika Rani.
He got his first break in 1944 in the movie Jwar Bhata.
And became a famed actor from the movie, Jugnu in 1947.
Having played lead in many tragic love stories such as Nadiya Ke Paar, Anzdaz, Arzoo, Deedar, Devdas, and Daag, he soon came to be popular as the Tragedy King of Bollywood.
Dilip Kumar has won 8 Filmfare awards and was nominated for 19 Filmfare nominations
Dilip Kumar was once described as the 'ultimate method actor' by Satyajit Ray.
Dilip Kumar got married in 1966 at the age of 44 to Saira Banu who was then just 22
The love affrair between Dilip and Madhubala was very famous but the relationship didn't last because Madhubala’s family was against it.
Dilip Kumar’s ancestral home in Peshawar is going to turn into National Heritage and will be preserved by the Pakistan Government.
In 1998, Dilip Kumar was awarded with Nishan-e-Imtiaz, the highest Civilian award by Pakistan.
