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However, Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar couldn’t make it to the glittering event.
The thespian actor’s wife, Saira Banu looked elegant and exquisite in a gorgeous green saree and the mega event was hosted by tinseltown’s renowned filmmaker, Karan Johar.
Published by Hay House India, his autobiography, ‘The Substance and the Shadow’ chronicles the 91-year-old’s life from his childhood days to present – the ups and downs in his life, his family, career, wife and more.
Be it the compulsive lover of Andaaz or the brooding romantic of Devdas, Dilip Kumar did not want to be boxed into any stereo type role. Working more than six decades, Dilip Kumar has seen the Indian Cinema change. Raj Kapoor who mirrored the mannerisms of Charlie Chaplin, Dev Anand forever romantic hero and Dilip Kumar who could enact tragedy as if he had actually suffered the entire scene in real life.
From Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Danny Denzongpa, Farida Jalal, and Vyjayanthimala to Subhash Ghai, Ayan Mukerji, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rajkumar Hirani, Madhuri Dixit and Priyanka Chopra, the book launch saw celebrities from the good old days to the new generation as well. During the 1950s, he worked in several films such as Babul (1950), Jogan (1950), Deedar (1951), Hulchul, (1951), Daag (1952), Shikast (1953), Amar (1954), Insaniyat (1955), Uran Khatola (1955), Devdas (1955), Naya Daur (1957), Madhumati (1958), Yahudi (1958), etc.
In 1960, he portrayed the role of ‘Prince Salim’ in K.
Asif’s high-budget historical film, Mughal-e-Azam which was the highest grossing film in the Indian Cinema for the next 11 years until it was surpassed by film Haathi Mere Saathi (1971)and later by the film Sholay (1975).
In 1991, he did Saudagar, alongside fellow veteran actor Raaj Kumar.
The song has a lyrical rhythm and very well sung by Mohd Rafi.
5) Mere pairon me ghoongharoo bandhade – (Sangharsh)
This song required the naughtiness and mischief that was well enacted by Dilip Kumar. His portrayal of a man caught in a love triangle was heart-wrenching, and his ability to balance romance with emotional turmoil set the stage for his future roles.
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Dilip Kumar in his own way, portrayed very emotionally the sadness required by the song.
7) Ude jab jab julfen teri – (Naya Daur)
This Punjabi song composed by O P Nayyar was filmed by Dilip Kumar and Vaijayanti Mala for Naya Daur.
NEW DELHI: Dilip Kumar, the ‘Tragedy King’ of Indian cinema, continues to be remembered for his unmatched contributions to Bollywood.
Born on December 11, 1922, as Muhammad Yusuf Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, he ruled the silver screen with his impeccable acting skills, emotional depth, and charisma.
On the occasion of his birth anniversary, let’s take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the most iconic roles that made Dilip Kumar a cinematic legend, a man who left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
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For his primary education, Muhammad Yusuf Khan was sent to Nasik, Maharashtra where he became a close friend of another would-be Bollywood star, Raj Kapoor.
In 1940, when was only 18 years old, he fled to Poona (Modern day, Pune, Maharashtra) after an argument with his father. Devika Rani asked him to sign up with Bombay Talkies with the salary of ₹1250/month.
A very well portrayed role played by Dilip Kumar of an alcoholic man who is drowned in misery. His ability to hold on to the moment in silence, the faraway look — no one could enact or portray across the screen, stillness and silence, the way Dilip Kumar articulated the mood . This film, one of the most celebrated in Indian cinema, saw him deliver a performance that was both commanding and deeply compassionate.
‘Andaz’ (1949)
In ‘Andaz’, Dilip Kumar shared the screen with Nargis and Raj Kapoor. Based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel, Kumar’s portrayal of the self-destructive, tragic hero struck a chord with audiences. His powerful portrayal of a man caught between the old and new, with a mix of resilience and compassion, made this film one of the defining movies of the 1950s.
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The slowness and smooth flow of the song is well complemented by velvety voice of Talat Mahmood.
9) Ramchandra kahe gaye Siya se eisa ek din aayega – (Gopi)
This bhajan has a melody of Gujrati Doha rhythm.