RIP Dilip Kumar: Here Are 7 LESSER-KNOWN FACTS About Bollywood’s ‘Tragedy King’!

3. When Yusuf Khan Became Dilip Kumar

Did you know it was actress Devika Rani, the owner of Bombay Talkies, who asked Yusuf to change his name? Before signing his first film ‘Jwar Bhata’ (1944), he became Dilip Kumar.

4. Triple Role

Dilip Kumar was the only actor to play a triple role in a movie. Curious to know the film? Well, the movie title is ‘Biaraag’ (1976).

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