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Saira Banu, second right, mourns the death of her husband and Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Dilip Kumar, hailed as the Tragedy King and one of Hindi cinema s greatest actors, died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 98. (Kunal Patil/Pool photo via AP) July 07, 2021 - 5:34 AM
NEW DELHI (AP) â Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar, hailed as the âTragedy Kingâ and one of Hindi cinema s greatest actors, died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 98.
The âTragedy Kingâ title came from Kumarâs numerous serious roles. In several, his character died as a frustrated lover and a drunkard. He also was known as Bollywoodâs only Method actor for his expressive performances identifying a characterâs emotions.
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The death of Dilip Kumar on Wednesday draws the curtain on the Golden Age of Hindi cinema. In six decades and in over 60 films, the actor extraordinaire played a range of characters with acute sensitivity and unmatched finesse. He is associated with some of the greatest Hindi films and the most memorable songs. His contributions to the craft of performance will reverberate for decades to come.
Dilip Kumar was felicitated with several awards, including the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s highest civilian honour. He is frequently described as the Tragedy King of Indian cinema, but his legacy is far too rich to be summarised by a single epithet.
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