A living legend, Dilip Kumar was born Yusuf Khan at Peshawar (now Pakistan). He worked at the British army canteen in Bombay in 1941 and was introduced to the film industry by Devika Rani. His screen name was selected by Bhagwati Charan Varma, a novelist. Jugnu (1947) made him a star - his natural style and deliberate dialogue delivery were widely appealing. Andaz (1949), Jogan (1950), Deedar (1951), Devdas (1955) strengthened his image as the tragic lover. This alternated with a tougher persona in films like Aan (1952), Azad and Insaaniyat in 1955, Kohinoor (1960). Films like Madhumati and Yahudi in (1958), and the 1960 Mughal-e-Azam are unforgettable. He made a comeback with films like Kranti (1981), Shakti (1982), while Karma (1986) and Saudagar (1991) re-established his larger-than-life status. Kumar`s own production - Kalinga - is incomplete so far. Apart from his film career, Kumar has been a highly respected Sheriff of Bombay.