Dilip Kumar gets Padma Vibhushan |
Ailing 93-year-old filmi legend Dilip Kumar was presented a medal, a certificate and a shawl by India`s home minister Rajnath Singh on December 13 in the presence of the actor`s wife Saira Bano at their Mumbai residence. Veteran actor shot to fame with his `Shaheed`, `Naya Daur`, `Jugnu`, `Andaz` ` Mughal-e-Ajam` and `Devdas`.Kumar, in a black suit, could barely open his eyes and was helped by Saira when the national honour was conferred on him. He has given sterling performances in over 60 Hindi films. Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, were among other dignitaries present at the actor`s home when he received the award. Born as Muhammad Yousuf Khan in Peshawar(Pakistan), Kumar made his debut as an actor in the film `Jwar Bhata` in 1944 . To his credit go a variety of genres such as the swashbuckling `Aan` (1952), the comical `Azaad` (1955),the social `Ganga Jamuna` (1961). He also did films like` Ram Aur Shyam` (1967), `Kranti` (1981), `Shakti` (1982), `Karma` (1986) , `Saudagar` (1991) and others. His last film was `Qila` (1998). The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan award in 1991, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and the Padma Vibhushan earlier this year, for his exceptional and distinguished contribution to the Indian cinema.
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