Dilip Kumar Quotes


India means everything to me. It is my homeland. India is my country. It is here that I have gotten love and affection as a film star from millions and millions of my fans over the last five decades.


Citations

Kumar, Dilip. Press Statement, 11 July 1999, Mumbai. Quoted in The Indian Express, 12 July 1999.

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Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar
  • Born: December 11, 1922
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Film Actor, Philanthropist

Mohammed Yusuf Khan, known professionally as Dilip Kumar, is an Indian film actor and philanthropist, best known for his work in Hindi cinema. Referred as "The Tragedy King" and "The First Khan", he has been credited for bringing the method acting technique to Indian cinema. Kumar holds the record for most wins for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and was also the inaugural recipient of the award.He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema.