Dilip Kumar
Awards & Honours
15
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Dilip Kumar stands as a towering figure in Indian cinema, having won eight Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, a record that stood for decades. He was the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest honor in cinema, recognizing his lifetime contribution to the industry. His achievements extend beyond national borders, with the Nishan-e-Imtiaz from Pakistan and an Honorary BAFTA from the UK. He was named one of the "100 Greatest Actors" by Empire magazine and recognized by the International Indian Film Academy as the "Actor of the Century." His influence on the craft of acting in Bollywood is unparalleled, with generations of actors citing him as their primary inspiration.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Inducted for contributions to cinema.
Empire Magazine 100 Greatest Actors
Named one of the 100 greatest actors of all time.
Actor of the Century
Recognized as the Actor of the Century.
National Heritage Monument
His birthplace in Peshawar declared a national heritage monument.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Bollywood Actors of All Time
The 25 Greatest Asian Actors
100 Greatest Icons of Indian Cinema
Magazine Covers
TIME Asia
2002
The King of Tragedy
Vogue India
2015
Enduring Legacy
Filmfare
1994
50-Year Tribute
Records & Feats
Most Filmfare Best Actor Awards
Won eight Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, a record at the time.
First Indian on Hollywood Walk of Fame
First Indian actor to be inducted onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Only Indian to Receive Nishan-e-Imtiaz
First and only Indian citizen to receive Pakistan's highest civilian award.