His footprints in the sands of time are sand dunes in the annals of history, unwashed and untouched by the pouncing waters of a shallow sea shore. Well but then everything is shallow in comparison if one could fathom the man's depth, his intensity, his ability to turn ordinary into extraordinary - whether it was a whole scene, a dialogue, a posture or just a casual glance at the co star. He knew the method. And he performed with effortless ease.

Time and again he proved that the only thing they could not take away from him was his class. His quintessential aura. His anthem of love for all. His generous smile of fortitude. And the classic acumen that transfused blood into the silver screen. I cannot think of any fine actor who hasn't taken a page out of his life and time or bookmarked a leaf from his scriptural idea of acting.

The Dilip Kumar, whose charm held enamoured men, maidens, women and mermaids in good stead is 92 years old today. The tragedy king. The ultimate method actor. The man conferred with the maximum number of awards. The best actor that ever walked the earth. The man who taught his peers and juniors that good acting is all about not acting ... The list doesn't stop here. In fact it just doesn't stop.

Yusuf Khan Sahib - A whole lot of moments in my life, and a few missed heart beats later, I find all the warm feelings I have had for you as a child, a young girl, and a woman are all still intact and tucked safely in my heart. Gratitude, love, adoration for that wonderful human being and actor that you have always been. Just having stood in the same frame and under the same roof as you remains yet my proudest and most cherished moment.

Happy Birthday Sir..!!!

Wishing you many many more happy and healthy ones. Live happy. Live long.