Veteran actor Dilip Kumar celebrates his 91st birthday on Wednesday. Also known as the `tragedy king of Bollywood` is known as the biggest star to have worked in the Indian film industry.
Born as Muhammad Yousuf Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, Dilip Kumar was touted as the `ultimate method actor` by Oscar winning director Satyajit Ray. His debut movie ‘Jwar Bhata’ did not do too well at the box office, and finally ‘Jugnu’ released in 1947 kick started his career.
Dilip Sahab was honoured with the Padma Bhushan award in 1991 and the Dada Saheb Phalke award in 1994 for his contribution to Indian cinema.