In his five decade long career, Dilip Kumar, born Yusuf Khan and often referred to as a Nehruvian hero, appeared in some of the most iconic and historical films of Indian cinema, including Naya Daur, Mughal-e-Azam, Devdas, Ram Aur Shyam, Andaz, Madhumati and Ganga. Jamuna included. He did his first film Jwar Bhata in 1944 and last fort in 1998 after 54 years. Dilip Kumar received the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian award, in December 2015. Home Minister Rajnath Singh presented the award at his residence as the actor could not travel to New Delhi then due to health problems.
He also received the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian award, in 1991. In 1994, he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his unparalleled contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, Pakistan awarded him the Nishan-e-Imtiaz.
However, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha wondered why Dilip Kumar was not awarded the Bharat Ratna. In an interview with ETimes, Sinha sharply stated that Dilip Kumar was not awarded the Bharat Ratna. “I don’t want to compare Dilip sahab with other people who have won the prestigious award.
Indian cinema legend Dilip Kumar passed away at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. He was 98 years old. He was taken to the hospital last Wednesday after he complained of breathlessness.
Dilip Kumar was buried with state honors at Juhu Cemetery in Santacruz, Mumbai on Wednesday evening. Dr Jalil Parkar, who was treating Dilip Kumar, told news agency PTI, “He passed away at 7.30 am due to prolonged illness.”
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