Dilip Shankar - Actor Profile

Dilip Shankar

Production
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
4Total Films
6.3 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 29, 1970
Birth Place: New Delhi, India

About Dilip Shankar

Dilip Shankar is known for introducing new exceptional talent as a Casting Director, his casting credits include Ang Lee's Life of Pi. Dilip is an actor and director in the Delhi theatre scene. As an actor, he is known for essaying a variety of roles - Cassio in Roysten Abel's award winning William Shakespeare's Othello-a play in black & white, Raju Guide in Sanjoy Roy's adaptation of R. K. Narayan's Guide, Jawaharlal Nehru in Pramila Le Hunte's Nehru-His Inner Story. He has worked with directors B. V. Karanth, Anamika Haksar, Abhilash Pillai, Bertina Johnson. A theatre director of note on the Delhi theatre scene, he has directed a number of plays, and has written 36 plays so far.

Dilip Shankar Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dilip Shankar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 4 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dilip Shankar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Dilip Shankar'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 Jolly LLB 3, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dilip Shankar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dilip Shankar's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Dilip Shankar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Jolly LLB 3 Senior Editor Average Similar →
2023 Kadak Singh Tyagi Average Similar →
2015 Unfreedom Sameer Flop Similar →
2003 In Othello - Flop Similar →

Dilip Shankar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dilip Shankar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dilip Shankar is "Jolly LLB 3" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has Dilip Shankar acted in?

Dilip Shankar has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dilip Shankar?

Other notable films include "Kadak Singh", "Unfreedom", and "In Othello".

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