Thespian Dilip Kumar who has fans all over the globe has celebrated his 91st birthday today.  Dilip Kumar is famous for his unique dialogue delivery and stylish action and also for his poetry in Urdu (Shayari).

His ever beautiful wife Saira Bano made plans for the celebration of his veteran actor husband Dilip Kumar.  As far as a gift to Dilip Kumar is concerned she said in a poetic way,

'Tumhe aur kya doon main dil ke sewaye, tum ko humari ummar lag jaye' - meaning what more can I offer you more than my heart- Let my life span also add to yours taken from a song from the film “Ayee Milan Ki Bela” made in 1961.

Dilip Kumar was sick and hospitalized for three months but recovered to the relief of everyone in the family and fans all over the world.  Saira Bano said that they are also celebrating for the recovery of ‘saheb’.

Dilip Kumar was born on December 11, 1922 in Peshavar Pakistan. His real name is Mohammad Yousuf Khan.

Dilip Kumar received Dada Saheb Phalke award and many more awards in his film career.  The famous Bengali director Satyajit Ray called him the “Ultimate Actor”.  His last movie till now is “Qila” released in 1998 in which he played dual role.  But when the topic of dual role comes up, the movie “Ram Aur Shyam” comes to the mind of everyone.

Andhrawishesh wishes "A happy Birthday and Very Many Happy Returns of the Day"

-SriJa