Paying Tribute To Dilip Kumar: Know 7 Interesting Facts From His Life

Dilip Kumar was known for dramatic, historical, comical, and romantic roles. Learn more about his love life and lesser known facts here

07 Jul 2021 08:53 IST

Updated On 17 Sep 2022 13:56 IST

Indian cinema has very few actors that can bring reality to the most difficult scenes like tragic moments on the sets. Dilip Kumar was one of those who could make everyone emotional during the shoots with his brilliant skills.

He was known for dramatic, historical, comical, and romantic roles. Learn more about the actor and his life here with some lesser-known facts we are unveiling here.

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7 Interesting Facts From The Life Of Dilip Kumar

1. Raj Kapoor And Dilip Kumar Were Neighbours

Dilip-Kumar and raj kapoor — Raj Kapoor also belonged to Deolali and the two were friends since childhood. Later on, both got into the film industry and their relationship transformed from friends to a colleague.

2. His First Hit Movie Was With Raj Kapoor

3. Madhubala Was Dilip’s First Love

mughal-e-azam — Madhubala were the superstars and doing well in their careers. Their love story began at sets of the Tarana movie but due to differences with Madhubala’s father, the two could not marry. It was a heartbreaking moment for both and the two never worked together.

4. Married Saira Banu Who Was 22 Years Younger Than Him

dilip kumar and saira bano — Mughal-e-Azam was their last movie together but it was the beginning of Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar’s love story. The 12-years old Saira met him at the premiere of the movie and fell for him. The two tied the knot after 6 years of Mughal-e-Azam in 1966.

5. Got Secretly Married To Asma Rehman

dilip kumar wife — **Made** **Guinness World Record**

Dilip Kumar — Filmfare awards, three of which he received consecutively from 1955 to 1957.

Apart from Filmfare, the actor has been honored with Padma Vibhusan, Padma Bhushan, and the Order of Excellence award by Pakistan.

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7. Most Numbers Of Highest Grossing Films

He had delivered 9 hits with a major box office collection, the only record after him until Salman surpassed him.

King of Tragedy bid adieu on 7th July 2021 after a prolonged illness in one of the hospitals of Mumbai.

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