Dilip Kumar
ActingAbout Dilip Kumar
The Laurence Olivier of Bollywood. Mohammed Yusuf Khan, known professionally as Dilip Kumar, was an Indian film actor and philanthropist, best known for his work in Hindi cinema. Referred as "The Tragedy King" and "The First Khan," he has been credited for bringing the method acting technique to Indian cinema.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dilip Kumar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dilip Kumar's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dilip Kumar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bairaag, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dilip Kumar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dilip Kumar's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dilip Kumar.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Arpan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Qila | Jagannath Singh/Judge Amarnath Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Saudagar | Veer Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Izzatdaar | Brahm Dutt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Collector Jagatpratap Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Karma | Vishwa Pratap Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dharm Adhikari | Dharamraj | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Duniya | Mohan Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Mashaal | Vinod Kumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Mazdoor | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Shakti | DCP Ashwini Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Vidhaata | Shamsher Singh / Sobhraj | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kranti | Sanga/Kranti | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bairaag | Kailash / Bholenath 'Bhola' / Sanjay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sagina | Sagina Mahato | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Naya Din Nai Raat | Narrator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Phir Kab Milogi | Teja Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Koshish | Himself (Cameo) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dastaan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Guddi | Self (shooting of "Phir Kab Milogi (1974)") (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sagina Mahato | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Gopi | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sunghursh | Kundan S. Prasad / Bajrangi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Aadmi | Rajesh / Raja Saab | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ram Aur Shyam | Ram/Shyam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Dil Diya Dard Liya | Shankar / Rajasahab | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Leader | Vijay Khanna | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Gunga Jumna | Gungaram | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Kohinoor | Rajkumar Dhivendra Pratap Bahadur Chandrabhan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Mughal-e-Azam | Prince Salim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Madhumati | Anand / Deven | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Yahudi | Marcus | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Naya Daur | Shankar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Musafir | Raja Sr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Devdas | Devdas Mukherjee | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Insaniyat | Mangal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Azaad | Azaad / Abdul Rahim Khan / Kumar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Uran Khatola | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Amar | Advocate Amarnath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Shikast | Ram Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Sangdil | Shankar | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Daag | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Aan | Jai Tilak | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tarana | Dr. Motilal | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Deedar | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Babul | Ashok | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Arzoo | Badal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Jogan | Vijay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Andaz | Dilip | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Shaheed | Ram | Average | Similar → |
Dilip Kumar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dilip Kumar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dilip Kumar is "Bairaag" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dilip Kumar acted in?
Dilip Kumar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dilip Kumar?
Other notable films include "Arpan", "Mashaal", and "Naya Daur".