‘The best reward of my life is the lifelong love of the people of Dhaka’: Dilip Kumar | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Wednesday
July 09, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
WEDNESDAY, JULY 09, 2025
‘The best reward of my life is the lifelong love of the people of Dhaka’: Dilip Kumar

Glitz

Habibullah Siddique
07 July, 2021, 06:35 pm
Last modified: 07 July, 2021, 10:23 pm

Related News

  • Trump's 35% tariff will be disastrous for Bangladesh's exports: Former BGMEA president
  • Court grants two-day remand for ex-law minister Anisul Huq in arms case
  • 2 cleaners killed in covered van crash in Dhaka
  • Anisul, Salman, Dipu Moni shown arrested in another attempt to murder case
  • Ulan Daspara: Remnants of a fishing village in Dhaka

‘The best reward of my life is the lifelong love of the people of Dhaka’: Dilip Kumar

Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar visited Bangladesh and many cultural personalities have met the actor personally. Old newspaper cuttings also add to the authenticity of the news

Habibullah Siddique
07 July, 2021, 06:35 pm
Last modified: 07 July, 2021, 10:23 pm
‘The best reward of my life is the lifelong love of the people of Dhaka’: Dilip Kumar

Veteran actor and Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar who passed away today at the age of 98 has left behind a legacy that can never be replaced.

The iconic actor has a huge number of fan followings starting from India, to Pakistan and Bangladesh. And just like India, Bangladesh has been obsessed with the "Mughal-E-Azam" actor who captured the hearts of billions with his power-packed performance.

Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar visited Bangladesh and many cultural personalities have met the actor personally. Old newspaper cuttings also add to the authenticity of the news.

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

The actor at the peak of his career visited Bangladesh in January 1995. Back then, Dilip Kumar attended a dinner hosted by the late mayor and cultural personality, Annisul Huq, at the Sheraton Hotel, taking part in a charity event there to help artistes in distress. 'The King of Tragedy' gave a speech for about two and a half hours at the programme and answered various questions. He stood on stage in front of the mesmerized and star-struck audience, and said, "The best reward of my life is the lifelong love of the people of Dhaka."

At the event, the actor also shared the story of how he became Dilip Kumar.

Rubana Huq, president of BGMEA and wife of late mayor Annisul Haque, told the Business Standard team how Dilip Kumar was fascinated with Bangladesh and how comfortable he had felt speaking in front of a huge crowd of guests.

Rubana Huq shared some pictures and paper cuttings of that event with the Business Standard.

Actor Mamunur Rashid added that Dilip Kumar also attended a special BFDC reception in his honour.

Mamunur Rashid said, "The reception was organised a day after the Sheraton event. Director Chashi Nazrul Islam and other eminent personalities spoke at the programme. Actor Kabori presented an honourary certificate to Dilip Kumar and many filmmakers, producers, and director associations, also gave the actor prestigious crests for his contribution to movies.  Dilip Kumar also spoke at that event and told the Dhaka celebrities there, of how he blossomed into one of the most eminent stars of Bollywood.

Popular presenter and media personality Dr Abdun Noor Tushar shared another incident from 1994 when Dilip Kumar gave an interview to Humayun Faridi for Annisul Huq's Eid programme "Anandamela."

Annisul Huq wanted Humayun Faridi to participate in the Eid special programme but the prominent Dhaka actor who was a die-hard fan of Dilip Kumar said he would participate in the programme only if he could interview Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar.

Annisul Huq took the challenge, contacted Dilip Kumar and went to Mumbai with Humayun Faridi to visit the great actor.

Humayun Faridi immediately bowed down and touched Dilip Kumar's feet for his blessings. There, Faridi did a short interview of the actor and the whole thing was video recorded for the Eid programme. Later on, Annisul Huq invited Dilip Kumar and the next year he finally came to Bangladesh for the dinner event.

Abdun Noor Tushar said, "I was the one who told Annis bhai to ask actor Humayun Faridi to participate in Anandamela. Annisul Huq organised the event wonderfully and we got a tremendously positive response from the audience that year."

Magician Jewel Aich also confirmed the meeting of Faridi with Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar. The magician told the Business Standard how the actor responded to meeting Dilip Kumar.

After the program aired on TV, we would tease Humayun Faridi for the way he bowed down and fell at the feet of Dilip Kumar.

"We would say: 'you are also an actor like Dilip Kumar so why do you need to bow down like that in front of him?' to which Faridi simply replied, 'I can't even begin to tell you how  big a fan I am of Dilip Kumar."

Both Humayun Faridi and Annisul Huq have passed away and now the legendary actor has joined them in his journey to heaven.

Top News

Dilip Kumar / Dilip Kumar Agarwala / Tragedy King / bollywood / Dhaka / Humayun Faridi / mayor Anisul / Rubana Huq / Anisul Huq

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • CA orders police, BGB, Ansar to complete election preparation by December
    CA orders police, BGB, Ansar to complete election preparation by December
  • Representational image. Photo: Collected
    Bangladesh-US two-day tariff talks begin in Washington
  •  Chinese investors want better infrastructure in Bangladesh to boost joint ventures
    Chinese investors want better infrastructure in Bangladesh to boost joint ventures

MOST VIEWED

  • File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
    Bangladesh faces economic impact as US introduces 35% tariff on exports
  • None saw it coming: What went wrong in Bangladesh’s tariff negotiation with US 
    None saw it coming: What went wrong in Bangladesh’s tariff negotiation with US 
  • Clashes took place between police and protesters in Sylhet on 2 August. Photo: TBS
    Hasina authorised deadly crackdown on protesters during 2024 July uprising, BBC verifies leaked audio
  • Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur. TBS Sketch
    BB governor asks banks to create forced loans for unpaid import LCs
  • Representational image. Photo: TBS
    35% US tariff to be disastrous for Bangladesh's exports, say economists and exporters
  • Trump's 35% tariff zaps Bangladesh's $8.4 billion export lifeline
    Trump's 35% tariff zaps Bangladesh's $8.4 billion export lifeline

Related News

  • Trump's 35% tariff will be disastrous for Bangladesh's exports: Former BGMEA president
  • Court grants two-day remand for ex-law minister Anisul Huq in arms case
  • 2 cleaners killed in covered van crash in Dhaka
  • Anisul, Salman, Dipu Moni shown arrested in another attempt to murder case
  • Ulan Daspara: Remnants of a fishing village in Dhaka

Features

Women are forced to fish in saline waters every day, risking their health to provide for their families. Photo: TBS

How Mongla’s women are bearing the brunt of rising salinity

3h | Panorama
Dr Mostafa Abid Khan. Sketch: TBS

Actual impact will depend on how US retailers respond: Mostafa Abid Khan

1d | Economy
Thousands gather to form Bangla Blockade in mass show of support. Photo: TBS

Rebranding rebellion: Why ‘Bangla Blockade’ struck a chord

2d | Panorama
The Mitsubishi Xpander is built with families in mind, ready to handle the daily carpool, grocery runs, weekend getaways, and everything in between. PHOTO: Akif Hamid

Now made-in-Bangladesh: 2025 Mitsubishi Xpander

2d | Wheels

More Videos from TBS

Leaked audio: Jinping thought Trump was crazy

Leaked audio: Jinping thought Trump was crazy

27m | TBS World
What can be done to counter the impact of US tariffs?

What can be done to counter the impact of US tariffs?

1h | Podcast
Elections can be held before Ramadan if preparations are complete: Press Secretary

Elections can be held before Ramadan if preparations are complete: Press Secretary

2h | TBS Today
US signals tougher action if Gaza ceasefire talks fail

US signals tougher action if Gaza ceasefire talks fail

57m | TBS World
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net