Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Film Producer, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/1922 |
| Age | 98 years (died on 07, Jul, 2021) |
| Birthplace | Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India |
| Date of Death | 07/07/2021 |
Latest News about Dilip Kumar
24/09/2025
Reports noted fresh discussion around Dilip Kumar's legacy, including renewed attention to his family history and long-standing place in Indian film culture. The coverage centered on memorial reflections and retrospective accounts of his career rather than any new personal event.
07/07/2025
Tributes marked the fourth death anniversary of Dilip Kumar, with family and colleagues remembering his contribution to Indian cinema. Coverage highlighted continued public interest in his legacy and the enduring influence of his films on later generations. The remembrance focused on commemorations rather than new developments in his life.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mohammed Yusuf Khan |
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| Nickname | The Tragedy King |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Caste | Pathan |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Congress |
| Address | 34/B, Palli Hill, Nargis Dutt Road, Bandra (W), Bombay 400050, India |
| Hobbies | Playing various sports like cricket, football, badminton |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
| Father | Lala Ghulam Sarwar (landlord and fruit merchant) |
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| Mother | Ayesha Begum |
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| Children | After the miscarriage of Saira Banu in 1972, she could not conceive again. Later, Dilip and Saira decided that they would never have a child. |
Career
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| Last Film | 'Qila' (1998) as Judge Amarnath Singh/Jagannath Singh | ||||
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Record | Guinness World Record for winning the maximum number of Best Actor Filmfare awards by any Indian actor | ||||
| Note | He has many more accolades to his name. |
Favourites
| Food | Stir Fried Vegetables and Omelette |
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| Colour | Black |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | A red Mercedes |
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| Net Worth | $85 million (Rs. 627 crore) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born into a Hindko-speaking Awan family in Peshawar, Pakistan. | |
| 2. He opened a dry fruit shop and a sandwich stall at an army club in Pune, Maharashtra. | |
| 3. Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai discovered him in a military canteen and cast him in his first role in 'Jwar Bhata'. | |
| 4. At the advice of Devika Rani, he changed his name from Mohammed Yusuf Khan to Dilip Kumar. | |
| 5. One of his well-known roles was as Prince Salim in 'Mughal-e-Azam'. | |
| 6. During the riots in Maharashtra, he transformed his home into a relief center. | |
| 7. He had a political career and served as a Rajya Sabha member. | |
| 8. Dilip Kumar shared close friendships with Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand. | |
| 9. He enjoyed cooking and specifically liked making chicken soup. | |
| 10. Dilip Kumar had a passion for music and played the sitar. | |
| 11. He faced a property dispute with his brothers involving his house reconstruction. | |
| 12. He famously turned down the role of Sherif Ali in David Lean's 1962 classic 'Lawrence of Arabia'. |