Veteran actor Dilip Kumar receives Padma Vibhushan award
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Image Source : INDIATVThe 'Tragedy King' recently celebrated his 93rd birthday on 11th December with alongwith his wife.
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I am the proudest wife in the world today, says Saira Banu on veteran actor Dilip Kumar honoured with Padma Vibhushan. (Photo Yogen Shah)
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Veteran actress and Dilip Kumar's wife Saira Banu greets Home Minister Rajnath Singh with a 'tilak' after his arrival at their residence. (Photo Yogen Shah)
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The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan award in 1991, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 for his exceptional and distinguished contribution to the Indian cinema. (Photo Yogen Shah)
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Born as Muhammad Yousuf Khan in Peshawar, he made his debut as an actor in the film Jwar Bhata in 1944 produced by Bombay Talkies. (Photo Yogen Shah)
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The announcement was made by the government on the eve of Republic Day on January 25, 2015. However due to ill health, he could not attend the special function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in April when other Padma awardees were honoured by President Pranab Mukherjee. (Photo Yogen Shah)
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Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, were among other dignitaries present at his home when he received the award. (Photo Yogen Shah)
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The 93 year old legend was presented a medal, a certificate and a shawl by Rajnath Singh, in the presence of the actor's wife Saira Bano. (PTI Photo)
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Legendary actor Dilip Kumar was presented the Padma Vibhushan country's second highest civilian honour by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at his residence in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)