India, Sept. 19 -- Dilip Kumar's enduring legacy lies in just 57 films over a five-decade long career. Vyjayanthimala, his co-star in seven hugely successful films, once remarked, "The icon's influence on each generation has been such that there is a Dilip Kumar in every successful actor in Indian cinema". In the world of cinematic artistry, he is known for his trailblazing 'method acting'.

Though his acting brought about a revolutionary change in the portrayal of characters on screen, its method was tough, complex, and very taxing. While unforgettable classics such as Devdas (1955), Gunga Jamuna (1961) and Mughal-e-Azam (1960) depict layers of emotion in each character, it is the legendary actor who took on the most strain, both emotion...