Dilip Kumar was born at Qissa Khwani Bazaar in Peshawar in 1922. He was the fourth of 12 children to Ayesha and Mohammad Sarwar Khan. His parents chose the name, Mohammed Yusuf Khan for him. Dilip Kumar was his chosen stage name when he started his life-long career in the film industry. Dilip dreamt of a professional career in cricket but his father’s unstable financial situation as a fruit vendor compelled him to let go of that dream. When Dilip was encouraged to consider acting as a career he was left baffled as he had only seen a war documentary until then and had no idea about films and acting. However, the pressure of money pushed him into the industry. In the post-partition India. Dilip was also advised to conceal his Muslim identity and take up a stage name. His acting transcended all expectations with exceptional range, depth and integrity. The name Dilip Kumar became the star of Indian cinema, loved by many across the world especially in the subcontinent. Click here to see more from Propergaanda.
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