Hindi cinema's thespian Dilip Kumar has turned 83. Dilip Kumar is regarded as arguably one of the greatest actors Bollywood has produced. His performances have been regarded as the epitome of emoting in Indian Cinema.

Though he has done all kinds of films he is mainly remembered as the King of Tragedy.

He was born in Peshawar (now Pakistan) as Yusuf Khan in a Pathan Family of 12 children who later moved to Maharashtra as fruit merchants. From being the assistant manager in an army canteen, he set up his own fruit stall.

In Bombay, he was given his first break by Devika Rani, who cast him as the hero of Bombay Talkies Jwar Bhatta (1944). He attained stardom with Jugnu (1947).

Today is the charmer's birthday and like always, he's having a small get-together at his place to mark the day.