Dilip Kumar Passes Away: Top 10 Films Of Legendary Indian Actor

Legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7 at the age of 98. As we mourn his passing, we list the top 10 films that defined his storied career.
Deedar
Also starring Ashok Kumar and Nargis, 1951's Deedar established Dilip Kumar as the 'King of Tragedy'.
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Daag
Paired opposite Nimmi, Dilip Kumar won the inaugural Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his starring role as Shankar in 1952's Daag.
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Devdas
Perhaps his most iconic role, Dilip Kumar won his second Filmfare Award for his performance as the alcoholic Devdas in the 1955 movie of the same name.
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Naya Daur
Dilip Kumar reunited with his Devdas co-star Vyjayanthimala in the 1957 romantic-drama about two friends falling in love with the same woman. Dilip won another Filmfare Award for his performance as Shankar.
Yahudi
In Bimal Roy's 1958 period drama Yahudi, Dilip Kumar shone in another tragic love story opposite Meena Kumari.
Madhumati
Dilip Kumar teamed up with Bimal Roy and Vyjayanthimala in the 1958 romantic-drama about lover who reunite in their next life. The film would later serve as an inspiration for the Shah Rukh Khan movie Om Shanti Om.
Mughal-e-Azam
His most famous role till date, Dilip Kumar shone as Prince Salim in K Asif's 1960 magnum opus Mughal-e-Azam. His pairing with the legendary Madhubala, who portrayed Anarkali, is still considered as one of the best on-screen pairings in Indian cinema.
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Ganga Jamuna
In 1961's Ganga Jamuna, Dilip Kumar starred as Gungaram who is forced into a life of crime and his pitted against his police officer brother.
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Leader
Dilip Kumar starred along side Vyjayanthimala in the 1964 political drama Leader about a journalist trying to expose a nexus between politicians and criminals.
Ram Aur Shyam
After establishing himself as the King of Tragedy, Dilip Kumar showcased his comedic chops in the 1967 comedy Ram aur Shyaam where he played both the eponymous characters.
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