Home / Entertainment / Bollywood News / Article /
Beyond Movies: A look at Ashok Kumar's bond with Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor
Updated On: 13 October, 2023 02:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ashok Kumar Birth Anniversary 2023: The late actor shared a friendly and brother like bond with Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor. The story behind their bond was shared by Saira Banu
Dilip Kumar with Ashok Kumar
On legendary actor Ashok Kumar`s 112th birth anniversary, we revisit his off screen equation with actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor. While all three actors are long gone, their memories and movies continue to live. Actress Saira Banu who was married to Dilip Kumar often takes to Instagram to share unheard stories from the film industry and their lives. through her platform, Banu registers interesting anecdotes and stories from the bygone era that was ruled by the likes of Ashok Kumar, Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor.
A couple of months ago, Saira Banu had shared an unseen picture of Ashok Kumar with Dilip Kumar. Along with the picture, Saira Banu also narrated the story behind their first meet. "One morning Sahib ran into Dr. Masani, his father’s acquaintance, told him that he was in search of a job. Dr. Masani suggested that he should go with him and took him along to meet Mrs. Devika Rani, the boss of Bombay Talkies Studio. Devika Raniji, a picture of elegance, welcomed them and took them personally to the floor where a shooting was going on. She led him to a man who was well-dressed and looked distinguished. His dark hair was combed back and he smiled through his eyes at Sahib. He held his hand in a warm handshake that marked the beginning of a friendship that was to last a lifetime. He was Ashok Kumar, the superstar who soon became “Bhaiyya” to Sahib. He said that he knew why he was there, You are a handsome man and I can see you are eager to learn well, It’s very simple. You just do the scene given to you as you would behave in a real-life situation if you were really in it be natural if you try to act it out, it will look silly"
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT