Dilip Kumar or Tragedy King was the last of three generations that ruled Hindi Cinema in the era of 1950s and ’60s. He died at the age of 98 on Wednesday (7th July) at the Hinduja Hospital of Mumbai.
With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago.
We are from God and to Him we return. – Faisal Farooqui
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021
This unfortunate news was tweeted by a family friend named Faisal Farooqui. According to several surveys, Along with Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand were two prominent actors who not just ruled the cinema but also ruled the hearts of people.
Burial today at 5:00 PM. Juhu Qabrastan at Santacruz Mumbai.
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021
Mr. Tragedy King was a method actor. His acting skills can make the audience feel the intensity of the character. When people heard about the death of the legend, they were shocked and their melancholy can be heard on all the platforms of social media. Paying Tribute to Dilip Kumar’s characters, here are five roles that changed the “Saga of Cinema.”
Light-Hearted roles:
People say that Mr. Tragedy King was suggested to do light-hearted roles by his psychiatrist. These roles can be seen on all in legendary movies like ‘Aan’, ‘Kohinoor’, and ‘Azaad.’
Our Favorite ‘Salim’
The most legendary and historical movie which changed the face of entertainment in India, “Mughal-e-Azam” in which he played the character of Salim. It was a big blockbuster on Silver Screen up until 2008 and it was the second highest-grossing film in the history of Indian Cinema.
Method Actor for reason
-In “Ganga Jamuna”, he went around the studio so that he could enter the set at a point of lassitude for his death scene.
– He also learned to play Sitar for a song sequence in “Kohinoor.”
-People say that Dilip Kumar drew the memories of his brother’s death, for recalling the pain he recorded on his father’s face in “Mashaal.”
Offered for International Project
According to the news sources, One of the first Indian actors to be offered an international role. Dilip Kumar was offered the character of Sherif Ali by British director David Lean for the film “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962). However, he refused the offer. He believed in to work for his own country that made him the real hero in the eyes of Indians again.
The double Role
It was too boring to play single roles again and again and then in 1967, The blockbuster hit “Ram Aur Shyam” came into the cinemas of India in which Dilip Kumar played the Double role. People enjoyed and were astonished at the same time by the characters and the acting of Dilip Kumar. He was and will be the legend for sure.
Sanga in Revolutionary Movie “Kranti”
In 1981, Mr. Kumar played the revolutionary character in the revolutionary film”Kranti.” The film chronicled the return of Dilip Kumar after a five-year break. He proved his caliber and won all the hearts of people at the national and international levels. The role of Sanga aka Mr. Kumar reminded the flame of revolution in India during the British time. People were emotional and proud at the same time while watching “Kranti”. Even now, “Kranti” and the other roles of Dilip Kumar hold a special place in the hearts of every cinema buff.