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Awards and recognitions
Dilip Kumar’s Gunga Jamuna (1961), which he wrote, produced and starred in, received National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film in Hindi, the Paul Revere Silver Bowl at Boston International Film Festival, the Special Honour Diploma from Czechoslovak Academy of Arts in Prague and the Special Prize at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Kumar was also appointed Sheriff of Mumbai, an honorary position, for 1979-1982. For his contribution to cinema, he was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1991, Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and Padma Vibhushan in 2015. In 1997,
The romantic drama was the first film in which he was recognised for his acting skills, and it won him an award too.
Udein Jab Jab Zulfen Teri (Naya Daur) Composed by OP Nayyar, sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle, it is made eternal by Dilip Kumar’s zest.
Andhra Pradesh government honoured him with NTR National Award. Kumar-starrer Mughal-E-Azam (1960), remains the highest grossing Indian film of all time. The legendary actor also had many firsts to his name. He was the first Indian to receive Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s highest civilian award, first actor to hold a Guinness World Record, in 1982, for winning eight Filmfare awards as best actor and the first actor to charge ₹1 lakh as fee in the 1950s.
Ranked among one of the best performances by any actor in Indian cinema, it established Kumar as the tragedy king.
Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka (Naya Daur) Sung by Balbir and Mohammed Rafi, the iconic patriotic number has Dilip Kumar with Ajit.
Mughal-E-Azam This National Award-winning epic is the most iconic Bollywood film. It’s the first black-and-white movie to be digitally coloured.
Nain Lad Jai Hai (Gunga Jamuna) Composed by Naushad and sung by Mohammed Rafi, the song features Dilip Kumar with Vyjayanthimala.
A rare departure from the tragedy genre for Dilip Kumar, who played twins separated at birth in this comedy film.
Imli Ka Boota (Saudagar) Sung by Mohammad Aziz and Sudesh Bhonsle, it captures the bond between Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar’s characters.
He returned to the screen after a five-year hiatus with this film. It celebrated a golden-jubilee run in cinemas.
Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re (Kohinoor) Dilip Kumar and Kumkum star in this song sung by Mohammed Rafi and Ustad Amir Khan.