The actor, dubbed “Tragedy King” by generations of moviegoers for his portrayal of the brooding, intense romantic in classics such as Mughal-e-Azam and Devdas, is survived by his wife Saira Banu.
“They say you can be either a’star’ or a ‘actor.’’ One of Dilip Kumar’s greatest assets is that he is that rare legend who is both. For me, he is a trendsetter in terms of acting style, as well as a huge and beloved star of his time who commanded both critical and commercial attention.