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Topic: Dilip Kumar

Why Dilip Kumar initially said ‘no’ to Mughal-e-Azam

In ‘Dilip Kumar: Peerless Icon Inspiring Generations’, Trinetra and Anshula Bajpai write that Sapru was first chosen to play Prince Salim, but the shooting got shelved due to Partition.

‘Tragedy King’ Dilip Kumar dies at 98 after prolonged illness

The actor had been admitted to the intensive care unit of the Hinduja Hospital since Tuesday and had been in and out of hospitals in the last one month.

‘Kohinoor’, the 1960s gem that had Bollywood’s tragedy king & queen at their comical best

Starring Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari, the 1960 film directed by S.U. Sunny broke the shackles of tragedy and provided audiences wholesome entertainment.

Owners of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor’s ancestral houses in Pakistan refuse govt’s property rate

They have sought Rs 25 crore for Dilip Kumar's ancestral house and Rs 200 crore for Raj Kapoor's home. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt has approved release of Rs 2.35 crore to purchase both.

Dilip Kumar as ‘Pyaasa’ hero is what Guru Dutt wanted. But first day of shoot changed it all

In ‘Guru Dutt: An Unfinished Story’, Yasser Usman writes how Guru Dutt ended up playing Pyaasa’s Vijay, even though Dilip Kumar was supposed to portray him.

Dilip Kumar shares photos of ancestral house in Peshawar that will be bought by Pakistan govt

The three-storey house situated in Pakistan's Peshawar was declared a national heritage by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 2013.

Dev Anand to Kangana Ranaut — Shiv Sena has had a long love-hate relationship with Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut’s spat with the Shiv Sena is only the latest incident in the party’s long history of an oxymoron relationship with Bollywood.

Remembering Jeevan, Indian cinema’s favourite villain who also played Narad Muni 61 times

Actor Jeevan Kumar played countless roles in his prolific career, never failing to evolve in his craft.

The first female comedian in Bollywood, Tun Tun was a trailblazer

A sordid childhood, a Bollywood dream and a lot of talent — nothing is more filmy than singer and actor Tun Tun’s life story.

Meena Kumari was more than just the tragedy queen and 1955 film ‘Azaad’ shows us why

Meena Kumari plays a happy and carefree character in S.M. Sriramulu Naidu’s 1955 film.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.