Lesser-known facts about the ‘Tragedy King’ Dilip Kumar

To the world, he will always be remembered as the towering legend Dilip Kumar — the man who redefined acting in Hindi cinema. But behind the iconic name was a journey filled with struggle, intelligence, discipline and unexpected twists. From selling fruits on the streets of Pune to becoming the first true megastar of Indian films, the life of Dilip Kumar reads like a movie in itself. Here are some fascinating facts that reveal the lesser-known side of the ‘Tragedy King’.