Dilip Kumar, considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time, was a pioneer of method acting in Indian cinema. On the occasion of his 102nd birth anniversary (December 11), here are some of his best films and where to watch them online:
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Gunga Jumna is a crime drama film in which Dilip Kumar plays the role of Ganga, a spirited and hardworking man who saves a local girl, Dhanno (Vyjayanthimala), from an assault by a zamindar. The film is available to watch on YouTube
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Devdas is a period drama based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel of the same name. In the film, Dilip Kumar plays the titular role of Devdaswho falls in love with Paro, played by Suchitra Sen. The film is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video
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Kranti is a historical drama film in which Dilip Kumar plays the role of Sanga, a prince and freedom fighter. The film is available to watch on ZEE5
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Mughal-e-Azam is an epic historical drama film in which Dilip Kumar plays the iconic role of Prince Salim, who falls in love with the courtesan Anarkali, played by Madhubala. The film is available to watch on ZEE5
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Saudagar was released in 1991. The film features Dilip Kumar in the role of Veer Singh, a poor farmer’s son. The film is available to watch on ZEE5
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Ram Aur Shyam is a comedy-drama film, a remake of the 1964 Telugu film Ramudu Bheemudu. In this film, Dilip Kumar plays a double role as Ram and Shyam. The film is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video
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Naya Daur is a social drama film released in 1957, in which Dilip Kumar played the role of Shankar, a tongawala. The film is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video
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