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Known For

Dilip Kumar is known for:

  • Devdas
    Childhood sweethearts grow up in a small village with a love-hate relationship which changes to love when they mature.
  • Shakti
    A policeman's son becomes a criminal after a childhood incident creates a rift between them.
  • Mughal-e-Azam
    In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.

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Biography

The Laurence Olivier of Bollywood. Mohammed Yusuf Khan, known professionally as Dilip Kumar, was an Indian film actor and philanthropist, best known for his work in Hindi cinema. Referred as "The Tragedy King" and "The First Khan," he has been credited for bringing the method acting technique to Indian cinema.