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.
Tragedy King Dilip Kumar is now 83
Sunday, December 11, 2005 11:51 IST
