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101st Birth Anniversary of Dilip Kumar: 7 best films of the actor

Dilip Kumar, often referred to as the 'Tragedy King'. On his birth anniversary, here are seven of his best movies that showcase his exceptional talent

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Mughal-e-Azam (1960)

This epic historical drama is considered one of the greatest Indian films of all time. Dilip Kumar's portrayal of Prince Salim is memorable

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Devdas (1955)

Directed by Bimal Roy, this classic adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel features Dilip Kumar as the tragic character Devdas

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Naya Daur (1957)

In this B.R. Chopra-directed film, Dilip Kumar plays the role of a tongawala (horse-cart driver) named Shankar. The movie explores the theme of man versus machine

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Ganga Jamuna (1961)

Directed by Nitin Bose, this film features Dilip Kumar as Ganga and his real-life brother Nasir Khan as Jamuna. It's a story of two brothers on opposite sides of the law

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Andaz (1949)

Directed by Mehboob Khan, this film is known for its progressive theme. Dilip Kumar's performance as a man caught in a love triangle

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Ram Aur Shyam (1967)

In this film directed by Tapi Chanakya, Dilip Kumar plays a double role as identical twins separated at birth. The film is a delightful blend of drama and comedy

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