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Dilip Kumar: Rare images of the veteran actor

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Dec 11, 2019, 07:55 IST
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Dilip Kumar: Rare images of the veteran actor

Known as the Tragedy King, and the first superstar of Bollywood, veteran actor Dilip Kumar is credited with bringing realism to film acting in the Indian subcontinent, and is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time. Kumar was one of the biggest Indian movie stars, and a pioneer of method acting, predating Hollywood method actors such as Marlon Brando. Let’s take a look at few of his rare pictures:

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Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, and Dev Anand strike a pose with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

The three leading men of the golden era of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand looked dapper in suits as they posed along with the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru for an epic picture. The acting trio was thick as thieves back in the day and were contemporaries.
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An epic frame

When two stalwarts join in for a picture, it ought to be framed. This one is from the archives of Dilip Kumar who himself took to Twitter and shared a post that read, “This framed, signed photo of esteemed Pandit Nehruji holding my hand, adorns my drawing room.”
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The Khans with the ‘First Khan’ of Bollywood

In the above picture, Dilip Kumar, regarded as the First Khan of Bollywood, is seen posing with the younger lot of Khans, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. Also seen in the picture is veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who has acted alongside Mr. Kumar in a few films.
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When Lata Mangeshkar showered some sisterly love on Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar, 94, is quite active on social media. The legendary actor once shared a heartwarming picture with veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar and captioned it, “precious evening with my sister @mangeshkarlata. Tears of joy as we reflected on God's immeasurable blessings upon us”. Mangeshkar is seen feeding by her hand to the Padma Vibhushan awardee as they shared an adorable moment together.
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Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu: An eternal love story

Dilip Kumar married former actress Saira Banu in the year 1966, and the duo has stayed strong since then. Their unconditional love for each other is absolutely endearing. Dilip took to Twitter and shared an adorable post that read, “Saira says I don't share biscuits with her...so sharing tea biscuits and love in the morning.”
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dilip6Three generations of Bollywood - Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan

This picture spells class in every sense of the word. When you have three leading actors from three different eras coming together for a picture, you have found the perfect frame. Mr. Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan, who have been considered the finest actors of their respective times look suave in their suits.

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