To remember one of the legendary Bollywood actors of the industry Dilip Kumar, a musical night was organised at Samanvay Bhavan here on Sunday.
To pay tribute to his immense contribution in the film industry Dilip Kumar, the event ‘Shaam-e-Dilip Kumar’ was held at Samanvay Bhavan. The adherent fans of Dilip Kumar and also the old Bollywood music lovers of the city were spotted at the event.
Organised by Iftekhaar Cricket Academy, Bhopal the musical programme was held in two sessions and was much appreciated by the music lovers of the city. It was organised under the series of musical event ‘Yaadien-Sadabahar Geeto Ke Naam’ which is organised by Iftekhar Cricket Academy on regular basis.
The musical show began with the song ‘Insaaf Ka Ghar Hai Yeh’ from the 1954 film Amar. Then the songs like Jhoom Jhoom Ke Nacho Aaj, Aye mere dil kahin aur chal, toote huye khwabon ne humko yeh sikhaya hai, Tujhe Kho dia humne pane ke baad and many more songs were beautifully performed on stage.
It is to be noted that Dilip Kumar also known as Tragedy King of Bollywood is credited with bringing realism to film acting since his first film which was released in 1944. He is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time. Kumar is one of the biggest Indian movie stars and a pioneer of method acting.
He is the winner of nine Filmfare Awards and is the first recipient of Filmfare Best Actor Award (1954). He still holds the record for the most Filmfare Awards won for that category with eight wins.
Organiser of the show said, “This event is organised to give tribute to one of the pioneers of Indian Cinema Dilip Kumar.” As per him, this was the first ever music concert held for Dilip Kumar in Bhopal.
The audience enjoyed the Old Bollywood songs as the event concluded with Aye Watan tere liye.