Obviously, Dilip Kumar was better off dying in movies than having a good time in them. As did I, but more at the thought of how much more Dilip Kumar sahab could and should have achieved while he lived. So, the reader will forgive me if instead of lamenting his passing, I dwell on his contribution while he lived. I could be wrong but three generations of Dilip Kumar fans each have their own theory, and this is mine. This column first appeared in the print edition on July 10, 2021 under the title ‘Requiem for Dilip Kumar and a small complaint’.

Source: Indian Express July 09, 2021 21:35 UTC