Why was Dilip Kumar known as the 'Tragedy King'?

Dilip Kumar earned huge accolades for playing the lead in tragic love stories

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who is known as the ‘Tragedy King’ of Indian cinema, was a fun-loving and humorous person in real life.

Dilip Kumar is well-known for playing the lead in tragic love stories. Some such hit films include Nadiya Ke Paar (1948), Andaz (1949), Mela (1948), Arzoo (1950), etc.

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His heart-wrenching, but award-winning roles in films that had a tragedic plot earned him the title of ‘Tragedy King’.

It is also said that Dilip Kumar became depressed after a point due to working in films like Devdas. He was advised by his psychiatrist to take up lighter roles for his mental well-being. Later, Dilip Kumar was seen doing movies like Kohinoor.