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News India Live, Digital Desk: Dilip Kumar: The ‘Tragedy King’ of Indian cinema, Dilip Kumar, whose real name was Yusuf Khan, was not only a great actor, but there are many aspects of his life that make his personality even bigger. There are many unheard stories related to his life, one of which is that he had spent a whole day in jail! Moreover, he also got the tag of ‘Gandhiwala’ once. Let’s know some such interesting and unknown facts of Dilip Kumar’s life.
When Dilip Kumar spent a day in jail:
This is in 1947, when India got independence. At that time, Dilip Kumar participated in a public address in Mumbai at the behest of Mahatma Gandhi. This address was for communal harmony and peace. After this address, the atmosphere became so stressful that Dilip Kumar and some others were taken into custody by the police due to security reasons. He was kept in jail for a day, until the situation became normal. This incident shows that he was not only limited to films, but also raised his voice on social issues.
Who gave the ‘Gandhiwala’ tag?
He got this tag in a period when he used to give social messages through his films. Dilip Kumar often played such characters in his films who followed the principles of morality, truth and non -violence. His films often had a message to change society and inspire people. Due to these ideals, some people started calling him ‘Gandhiwala’, because his characters were similar to Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals. This tag reflected his moral values in his films as well as his personal life.
Tragedy King Travel and other unheard facts:
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Real name: His real name was Muhammad Yusuf Khan, which was later changed by Devika Rani to Dilip Kumar.
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Fruit seller to actor: Before appearing in films, he also worked to sell fruits in a canteen in Pune.
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The title of Tragedy King: He came to be called ‘Tragedy King’ due to his continuous tragic roles in his early films. However, later he also successfully played comedy and romantic roles.
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Forbidden for a film: He rejected a classic film like ‘Pyaasa’, which later proved to be a milestone of Guru Dutt’s career.
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First Filmfare Winner: He was the first actor to win the first Filmfare Award for Best Actor (for Film Dag). He won a total of 8 Filmfare Awards, which was a record.
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Pak citizenship offer: He was awarded the highest civilian honor ‘Nishan-e-Imtiaz’ by the Government of Pakistan, and he also received an offer for Pakistan’s citizenship, which he politely refused.
Both Dilip Kumar’s life and career were extraordinary, and these unheard stories reflect his greatness and multidimensional personality.
