Dilip Kumar’s 90th birthday: Most memorable songs
On the Bollywood thespian’s 90th birthday, we fondly remember the songs the tragedy king metamorphosed on the 70 mm, which continue to enthrall generations even today
Born on December 11, 1922, as Muhammad Yousaf Khan, Dilip Kumar was known as Bollywood’s tragedy king. Besides his suave personality, versatile acting and unforgettable dialogues, Dilip saab’s persona is associated with his soulful music. Although it is difficult to pick the best ones, we choose some that have become immortal.
The first song that strikes you when you think of Dilip Kumar is Suhana safar, one of the all time favourite numbers from the 1958 film Madhumati, sung by Mukesh and composed by Salil Chowdhury. Another semi-classical number Madhuban mein radhika naache re composed by Kumar’s favourite composer, Naushad from the 1960 musical hit Kohinoor, had the superstar do a perfect lip-sync for the raga-based number.
The popular bhajan Sukh ke sab saathi from Gopi is also considered to be one of Mohammed Rafi and Kumar’s accomplished works. The Ram Aur Shyam actor did a fast-paced folk dance for the Ganga Jamuna number Nain lad jain hai, composed by Naushad. The living legend was at his mischievous best in this song. Not to forget Jab jab zulfein teri from Naya Daur where he beautifully romanced Vyjayanthimala and won her heart.
A couple of last movies Dilip saab did before he decided to stop acting was Karma and Saudagar; how could we ever forget the patriotic number Dil diya hain jaan bhi denge and Imli ka boota respectively from these blockbuster films that the veteran actor graced with his larger-than-life persona and endearing trademark smile.
First Published: 10.54 AM IST 12.11.2012
arunparikh
Posted at 1:29 PM on January 13, 2013
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Ali akbar
Posted at 3:56 PM on December 12, 2012
happy birth day dilip sahab many many returns of the day………
sajid ali
Posted at 10:27 AM on December 12, 2012
still looking good and handsome HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
BATCHA
Posted at 10:25 AM on December 12, 2012
WISH YOU HAPPY BIRTH DAY.
THERE IS NO WORDS FOR DILIP SAAB WHO PLAYED MEMORABLE ROLES IN CINEMA & SOCIAL WORK.
ALLAH KA DUWA HAMESHA REHENGA.
EXPECTING YOUR ACTING IN FILMS WIH COMMANDABLE ROLE.
THIS IS OUR AMBITIOUS.
maaz
Posted at 3:19 AM on December 12, 2012
dilip uncle app bohat achy super star hain allah app ki acting ke jalwe aise hy bekhry rkhy you’r my favorite actor aur app ki wja se mujhy hero bny ka shuk hua wa hai aur app ko dekh ke mujhy acting kerne ka shuk hua hai
maaz
Posted at 3:12 AM on December 12, 2012
happy many many returns of the day and allah app ko lambi umer de app jaisa star is world mei nhi hai thanks maaz
harshadray
Posted at 10:05 PM on December 11, 2012
i give most congratulation by my heart tuje aur kia du ye dil ke siva meri umaria tuje lag jai
Farida Ahmed
Posted at 6:18 PM on December 11, 2012
Still looking good and handsome happy birthday
ahsan akhter
Posted at 1:53 PM on December 11, 2012
happy birthday dilip kumar sir sorry i am very late.
Bill
Posted at 1:48 PM on December 11, 2012
Great song ,love to hear it again and again , well done and congratulations on your 90th cheers