Dilip Kumar
Acting Born Dec 11, 1922 Died Jul 7, 2021 Peshawar 72 credits
Biography
Dilip Kumar works in acting. Born December 11, 1922 in Peshawar. Died July 7, 2021. Archytele tracks 72 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Arpan
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Qila
NargisSaudagar
Izzatdaar
Kanoon Apna Apna
Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema
Dharm AdhikariKarma
DuniyaMashaal
Mazdoor
VidhaataShakti
Wafa · WriterKranti
Bairaag
Tan Ki Chandi Man Ka Sona
SaginaNaya Din Nai RaatPhir Kab Milogi
DastaanKoshishAnokha Milan
Sagina MahatoGuddiWhere the River Padma Flows
Gopi
AadmiSunghursh
Ram Aur Shyam
Dil Diya Dard LiyaDil Diya Dard Liya · DirectorPaari
Leader
Gunga JumnaGunga Jumna · WriterGunga Jumna · Producer
Mughal-e-AzamKohinoor
Paigham
YahudiMadhumati
MusafirNaya Daur
DevdasInsaniyatUran KhatolaAzaad
Amar
ShikastFootpath
Full Filmography
72 titles- Arpan (2016)
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Qila (1998) as Jagannath Singh/Judge Amarnath Singh
- Nargis (1991)
- Saudagar (1991) as Veer Singh
- Izzatdaar (1990) as Brahm Dutt
- Kanoon Apna Apna (1989) as Collector Jagatpratap Singh
- Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema (1987) as Self
- Dharm Adhikari (1986) as Dharamraj
- Karma (1986) as Vishwa Pratap Singh
- Duniya (1984) as Mohan Kumar
- Mashaal (1984) as Vinod Kumar
- Mazdoor (1983) as Dinanath Saxena
- Vidhaata (1982) as Shamsher Singh / Sobhraj
- Shakti (1982) as DCP Ashwini Kumar
- Wafa (1981) Writer
- Kranti (1981) as Sanga/Kranti
- Bairaag (1976) as Kailash / Bholenath 'Bhola' / Sanjay
- Tan Ki Chandi Man Ka Sona (1975) as Self
- Sagina (1974) as Sagina Mahato
- Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) as Narrator (uncredited)
- Phir Kab Milogi (1974) as Teja Singh
- Dastaan (1972) as Diwan Anil Kumar / Sunil Kumar / Vishnu Sahay
- Koshish (1972) as Himself (Cameo)
- Anokha Milan (1972)
- Sagina Mahato (1971) as Sagina Mahato
- Guddi (1971) as Self (shooting of "Phir Kab Milogi (1974)") (uncredited)
- Where the River Padma Flows (1971)
- Gopi (1970) as Gopiram "Gopi"
- Aadmi (1968) as Rajesh / Raja Saab
- Sunghursh (1968) as Kundan S. Prasad / Bajrangi
- Ram Aur Shyam (1967) as Ram/Shyam
- Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966) as Shankar / Rajasahab
- Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966) Director
- Paari (1966) as Guest appearance
- Leader (1964) as Vijay Khanna
- Gunga Jumna (1961) as Gungaram
- Gunga Jumna (1961) Writer
- Gunga Jumna (1961) Producer
- Mughal-e-Azam (1960) as Prince Salim
- Kohinoor (1960) as Rajkumar Dhivendra Pratap Bahadur Chandrabhan
- Paigham (1959) as Ratan Lal
- Yahudi (1958) as Marcus
- Madhumati (1958) as Anand / Deven
- Musafir (1957) as Raja Sr.
- Naya Daur (1957) as Shankar
- Devdas (1955) as Devdas Mukherjee
- Insaniyat (1955) as Mangal
- Uran Khatola (1955)
- Azaad (1955) as Azaad / Abdul Rahim Khan / Kumar
- Amar (1954) as Advocate Amarnath
- Shikast (1953) as Ram Singh
- Footpath (1953) as Noshu
- Sangdil (1952) as Shankar
- Aan (1952) as Jai Tilak
- Daag (1952)
- Deedar (1951) as Shyamu
- Hulchul (1951) as Kishore
- Tarana (1951) as Dr. Motilal
- Babul (1950) as Ashok
- Arzoo (1950) as Badal
- Jogan (1950) as Vijay
- Shabnam (1949)
- Andaz (1949) as Dilip
- Anokha Pyar (1948) as Ashok
- Mela (1948) as Mohan
- Ghar Ki Izzat (1948) as Chander
- Shaheed (1948) as Ram
- Jugnu (1947) as Suraj
- Milan (1946) as Ramesh
- Pratima (1945) as Rajan
- Jwar Bhata (1944) as Jagdish
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dilip Kumar best known for?
Dilip Kumar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002), Wafa (1981), Mamae Nao Chore Papai Esta Arrependido (2025).
When and where was Dilip Kumar born?
Dilip Kumar was born on December 11, 1922 in Peshawar. They passed away on July 7, 2021.
How many credits does Dilip Kumar have?
Dilip Kumar has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2016.
What is Dilip Kumar's background in cinema and television?
The Laurence Olivier of Bollywood. Mohammed Yusuf Khan, known professionally as Dilip Kumar, was an Indian film actor and philanthropist, best known for his work in Hindi cinema. Referred as "The Tragedy King" and "The First Khan," he has been credited for bringing the method acting technique to Indian cinema.
Dilip Kumar by the numbers
72credits
71films
1TV series
1944–2016active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself — aged about 79
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