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.
Dilip Kumar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dilip Kumar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dilip Kumar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Dilip Kumar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bairaag, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dilip Kumar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dilip Kumar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dilip Kumar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Dinanath Saxena | 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) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dastaan | Diwan Anil Kumar / Sunil Kumar / Vishnu Sahay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Guddi | Self (shooting of "Phir Kab Milogi (1974)") (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sagina Mahato | Sagina Mahato | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Gopi | Gopiram "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 | Musafir | Raja Sr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Naya Daur | Shankar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Devdas | Devdas Mukherjee | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Insaniyat | Mangal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Azaad | Azaad / Abdul Rahim Khan / Kumar | Super Hit | 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 | Shyamu | 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", "Azaad", and "Mashaal".