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Dilip Kumar (born Muhammad Yusuf Khan; 11 December 1922 – 7 July 2021) was an Indian movie actor.[1] He was well known in the Indian cinema industry. He worked in many movies along with fellow Indian actor Pran. His career has lasted for almost 60 years. He was known for his role as King Dilip Dilip in the Indian classic Tragedy King.[2]
Dilip Kumar | |
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Born | Muhammad Yusuf Khan 11 December 1922 |
Died | 7 July 2021 98) | (aged
Cause of death | Prostate cancer |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Dilip Kumar, First Khan, Tragedy King |
Citizenship | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, writer |
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Spouse(s) | Saira Banu (m. 1966) Asma Sahiba (1979–1982) |
Relatives | Nasir Khan (brother) Ayub Khan (nephew) |
Awards | 8 Filmfare Award for Best Actor 1 BFJA Award for Best Actor |
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He held the Guinness World Record for winning the maximum number of awards by an Indian actor.[1]
Kumar was born Muhammad Yusuf Khan on 11 December 1922 in Peshawar, British India, now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[3]
Kumar died on 7 July 2021 in Mumbai from prostate cancer at the age of 98.[4]
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