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2008 file photo: Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar receives a Lifetime Achievement award at the 54th National Film Award ceremony in New Delhi.
Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar, hailed as the Tragedy King and one of Indian cinema s greatest actors, died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 98. The Tragedy King title came from Kumar s numerous serious roles. In several, his character died as a frustrated lover and a drunkard. He also was known as Bollywood s only method actor for his expressive performances identifying a character s emotions.
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Saira Banu, wife of Indian actor Dilip Kumar, wearing blue mask, centre, mourns near his body at a hospital in Mumbai.
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Bollywood Tragedy King Dilip Kumar dies aged 98
Updated: July 7, 2021, 9:31 am
Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar received a Lifetime Achievement award (Gurinder Osan/AP, File)
Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar, hailed as the Tragedy King and one of Hindi cinema’s greatest actors, has died aged 98.
The Tragedy King title came from Kumar’s numerous serious roles and, in several, his character died as a frustrated lover and a drunkard.
He also was known as Bollywood’s only method actor for his expressive performances identifying a character’s emotions.
Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP.
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