Dilip Kumar, whose real name is Muhammad Yusuf Khan, was born in Peshawar on December 11, 1922. He ventured into acting in 1944 with Jwar Bhata. His career has spanned over six decades and over 65 films. He was seen in films like Andaz, Babul, Deedar, Aan, Devdas, Azaad, Naya Daur, Yahudi, Madhumati, Kohinoor, Mughal-e-Azam, Gunga Jamuna and Ram Aur Shyam. As an actor, Dilip Kumar last graced the silver screen in 1998's Qila (All photos: mid-day archives)

Born to a fruit seller in Nashik, Yusuf helped his father in his business. He travelled from Nashik to Mumbai to sell the fruits, and then go for his shoots

Despite many believing that the age difference between the couple would not make their marriage a success, Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu are still going strong and married for over 50 years. Sairaji has been like a rock in supporting the icon, who has been in frail health over the past few years

On Dilip Kumar's 95th birthday, his evergreen wife Saira Banu said her marriage to him has been a perfect dream. Emotional about her husband and the love of her life, Saira Banu told mid-day, "Seriously, there is no woman as blessed as I am... I thank my Allah every day for this. It has been my good fortune to be able to do anything for the man I love intensely. For me, it was always Saab, no one else. I was his fan from the time I can remember. While still a teenager, I wanted to be his wife"

Dilip Kumar in a still from 'Naya Daur'. The film, which was released in 1957, was a huge hit. Actress Vyjayanthimala starred as the female lead in this film. For 'Naya Daur', Kumar won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the third time in a row, being his fourth overall

One more from the rare collection of Mulund resident Bhupendra Valagi Sachade shows Kumar shaking hands with Pandit Nehru

Dilip Kumar and Nutan in 'Karma'. The duo shared screen space together in films such as 'Kanoon Apna Apna' and 'Kranti'

A picture from the rare photo collection of Mulund resident Bhupendra Valagi Sachade

Another picture from the rare photo collection of Mulund resident Bhupendra Valagi Sachade.

Dilip Kumar with Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand

A rare picture of Hindi film industry's legendary actors Dilip Kumar, Dharmendra, Dara Singh, Shammi Kapoor and Pran together in one frame

Dilip Kumar shared a light moment with the late Bal Thackeray and Hollywood star Steven Seagal

Dilip Kumar at the wedding reception of Chhagan Bhujbal's son Pankaj

Then Pakistan President Rafiq Tarar confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz, Pakistan's highest civilian award, to Dilip Kumar for his outstanding performance in performing arts at the presidential palace in Islamabad on March 24, 1998

Marathi theatre stalwart Prabhakar Panshikar with Dilip Kumar on the 1000th show of  'To Me Navhech'

Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia at a party

Dilip Kumar with Qawwali singer Abdul Rab Chaush and Johnny Walker

Dilip Kumar with Rekha on the sets of 'Qila', which was his last Bollywood outing. The film was released in 1998

Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand clicked in a candid moment. The duo had shared screen space in 1955 with the film 'Insaniyat'

We miss you, Dilipji!