I have no regrets: Dilip Kumar

Bollywood’s thespian, who receives the Phalke Ratna Award tonight, talks exclusively to BT about himself.

Tonight is the night for Dilip Kumar. At 85, Bollywood’s thespian is about to be honoured with another award after a lifetime in the film industry, of reaping the same. And this time, it is the prestigious Phalke Ratna Award by Dadasaheb Phalke Academy. Age and experience have not robbed him of the pleasure of fresh glory. And Dilipsaab said, “The intent is important. I feel honoured that even today, people love and remember me with so much respect. It’s overwhelming.”

BT met him on Saturday night at his home in Pali Hill where the veteran actor and his lovely wife, the actress of yesteryear Saira Banu, have created a world of their own. They step out only when the world beckons. And tonight, the world has summoned Dilipsaab to step into the limelight again. But Saturday night, he was engrossed with the Australia-Sri Lanka World Cup final. An avid soccer and cricket fan, and a former player at some level himself, he said in a distracted manner, “Australia is too good a team, but Sri Lanka has been a big surprise too. The best team always wins and this match is a treat.”

Time has been kind to him and Dilipsaab was looking alert and ever so good. What makes him tick? “What makes me tick?” he asked astonished, “I think great care and caution. I attribute all this to Saira. Her commitment is irreplaceable. I can be very difficult at times.” For someone who’s done milestone movies, enriching the legacy of Hindi cinema, is there anything interesting left for him to explore? “Karne ko kya baaki raha abhi,” he replied.

But he enjoys watching movies. Of Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, the other two superstars of Bollywood, he said, “Shah Rukh has an enviable gush. His lust for life and everything he does is something I am thoroughly captivated by. Ek suhana andaaz hain unka.” He pointed to a goldfish in a bowl. “He is like that fish, racing through space, hungrily lusting after something he doesn’t know. But both Amit and Shah Rukh are very able actors, though Amit belongs to a different generation.”

He, himself, has been the king of them all, described as a thespian, the tragedy king, the king of kings and a living legend. Who is the real Dilip Kumar? Amused, he replied, “These are just big words and nothing else. I know and live with the real Dilip Kumar. He is a simple man, hard working, who has survived time.” Does he have any regrets? An unfulfilled wish? “Khuda naraaz ho jayenge if I start complaining,” he smiled. “He has given me so much that I should be abundantly satisfied. And no, I have no regrets. He’s been really kind.”

An untouched topic in this day and age of star sons: Does he not miss having an heir of his own to carry on the great Dilip Kumar legacy? “I love children, but where’s the time to think about it? We have about 30 children from Saira’s family and my own, and they are enough to keep me occupied with their mischief. They are so full of energy that I get tired trying to cope with them.” And another taboo subject. Women. Who’s the most beautiful woman he’s seen? Dilip Kumar replied with a naughty twinkle in his eye, “I have got her and she’s mine!”


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dhall

Yes, Surhall ji - a very happy news indeed!
I was simply glued to this news item in the Bombay Times - what with a very pleasant picture of the Thespian too. I was almost moved to tears when I read Dilip Saab comments: "KHUDA NARAAZ HO JAYENGE if I start complaining..." His positive comments on the current super stars too shows how much interested and concerned he is about them. When asked about the vacuum in the shape of his being childless his answer never showed any regret - an answer that come out only from a very brave and courageous man who has lived the life on his own terms and who sees other children from the family as his own. Seeing Sairaji as the most beautiful woman in his life speaks volume for his love for her and also shows how Saira ji's extremely loving care for her husband. How proud she must be today too!

Yash Chopra while handing over the Award referred to their fifty-one years of association that is strong even today. It is another story that the current crops of actors and stars failed to show up at the ceremony. Why should they? No income was involved but only charity. But at least they should have come to show their solidarity for the welfare of those artistes who have not been fortunate enough and who have approached the sunset of their lives. They must not forget the KAAGHAZ KE PHOOL story.

Here's wishing Dilip Kumar many many more awards. On behalf of HF, myself and all their diehard fans here's wishing Dilip Saab and Saira ji all the happiness in the world.

And thank you so much, Surhall ji for posting this news. .

NASIR.

AAP AUR HUM HF
SANGEET KA SAFAR HAVE VERY VERY HAPPY NEWS
SIR ,DALIP KUMAR JI GET TODAY AWARD BIG WAY.
मुंबई में सोमवार, 30 अप्रैल को दादा साहेब फाल्के एकेडमी द्वारा आयोजित फाल्के अवार्ड समारोह में एक दूसरे को गले लगाते दिलीप कुमार और यश चोपड़ा।




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I have no regrets: Dilip Kumar


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Bollywood’s thespian, who receives the Phalke Ratna Award tonight, talks exclusively to BT about himself.

Tonight is the night for Dilip Kumar. At 85, Bollywood’s thespian is about to be honoured with another award after a lifetime in the film industry, of reaping the same. And this time, it is the prestigious Phalke Ratna Award by Dadasaheb Phalke Academy. Age and experience have not robbed him of the pleasure of fresh glory. And Dilipsaab said, “The intent is important. I feel honoured that even today, people love and remember me with so much respect. It’s overwhelming.”

BT met him on Saturday night at his home in Pali Hill where the veteran actor and his lovely wife, the actress of yesteryear Saira Banu, have created a world of their own. They step out only when the world beckons. And tonight, the world has summoned Dilipsaab to step into the limelight again. But Saturday night, he was engrossed with the Australia-Sri Lanka World Cup final. An avid soccer and cricket fan, and a former player at some level himself, he said in a distracted manner, “Australia is too good a team, but Sri Lanka has been a big surprise too. The best team always wins and this match is a treat.”

Time has been kind to him and Dilipsaab was looking alert and ever so good. What makes him tick? “What makes me tick?” he asked astonished, “I think great care and caution. I attribute all this to Saira. Her commitment is irreplaceable. I can be very difficult at times.” For someone who’s done milestone movies, enriching the legacy of Hindi cinema, is there anything interesting left for him to explore? “Karne ko kya baaki raha abhi,” he replied.

But he enjoys watching movies. Of Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, the other two superstars of Bollywood, he said, “Shah Rukh has an enviable gush. His lust for life and everything he does is something I am thoroughly captivated by. Ek suhana andaaz hain unka.” He pointed to a goldfish in a bowl. “He is like that fish, racing through space, hungrily lusting after something he doesn’t know. But both Amit and Shah Rukh are very able actors, though Amit belongs to a different generation.”

He, himself, has been the king of them all, described as a thespian, the tragedy king, the king of kings and a living legend. Who is the real Dilip Kumar? Amused, he replied, “These are just big words and nothing else. I know and live with the real Dilip Kumar. He is a simple man, hard working, who has survived time.” Does he have any regrets? An unfulfilled wish? “Khuda naraaz ho jayenge if I start complaining,” he smiled. “He has given me so much that I should be abundantly satisfied. And no, I have no regrets. He’s been really kind.”

An untouched topic in this day and age of star sons: Does he not miss having an heir of his own to carry on the great Dilip Kumar legacy? “I love children, but where’s the time to think about it? We have about 30 children from Saira’s family and my own, and they are enough to keep me occupied with their mischief. They are so full of energy that I get tired trying to cope with them.” And another taboo subject. Women. Who’s the most beautiful woman he’s seen? Dilip Kumar replied with a naughty twinkle in his eye, “I have got her and she’s mine!”


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