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Dilip Kumar death anniversary 2023: Celebrating the legacy of the Abhinay Samrat
Updated On: 06 July, 2023 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Revered as the `Abhinay Samrat` (The Emperor of Acting), Dilip Kumar, with his unparalleled talent and contribution to Indian cinema, remains an icon of the 50s-60s era. On his death anniversary, let`s take a look at some of the biggest hits delivered by the legendary Dilip Kumar
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Dilip Kumar
Revered as the `Abhinay Samrat` (The Emperor of Acting), Dilip Kumar, with his unparalleled talent and contribution to Indian cinema, remains an icon of the 50s-60s era. Born as Mohammad Yusuf Khan in 1922 in Peshawar, Pakistan, Dilip Kumar adopted his stage name, given by actress Devika Rani, and etched his name in the annals of Indian cinema as a pioneer of method acting.
Having debuted with the film `Jwar Bhata` in 1944, Dilip Kumar`s breakthrough came with the 1947 hit `Jugnu`, which established him as India`s biggest star at the time. Over the course of his illustrious five-decade-long career, he acted in 60 films and earned the title of `Tragedy King` for his intense and dramatic portrayals. Even today, Dilip Kumar`s legacy is celebrated and cherished by his fans and the film fraternity. He has been an inspiration for actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, among others.
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