David Lean

Dilip Kumar remains a source of inspiration for many actors and aspirants of cinema. He delivered several legendary performances in films like 'Devdas' and 'Mughal-E-Azam'. However, the actor had a few regrets about projects he turned down, including 'Pyaasa', Baiju Bawra', and 'Lawrence of Arabia'.

BT explores intimate details of ground-breaking directors and film genres. This week, we look at the genius of blockbuster British filmmaker David Lean

Dilip Kumar, who is known as the 'Tragedy King' of Bollywood, was approached for the director David Lean's 1962 epic historical drama 'Lawrence of Arabia' for the role of Sheriff Ali.

Dilip Kumar was offered Lawrence of Arabia.

Veteran actress Saira Bano says she would have had "no chance" of getting married to Dilip Kumar if the actor had worked with famous Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor in David Lean's film.

He had given us some epic blockbusters like ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and ‘Doctor Zhivago’. We explore the genius that was Sir David Lean

Priyadarshan’s directorial ‘Marakkar - Arabikkadalinte Simham’ had bagged the award for the best feature film of the year at the 67th National Film awards. The movie features Mohanlal in the lead. In his latest social media post, Priyadarshan shared that he is dedicating the prestigious awards to two filmmakers, who taught him how to create big frames!

Dilip Kumar was offered Lawrence of Arabia

Perpendicular to the bustle of shops selling sequined salwar kameezes on Seppings Road, 10th Street is relatively quiet.

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With the new breed of actors and actresses sending feelers to Uncle Sam's cinematic behemoths, one does feel that Bollywood is finally matching up to Hollywood. But did you know that Dilip Kumar was one of the first actors to receive an offer from the West?

Bengali film icon Victor Banerjee was hospitalized in Mussoorie after experiencing severe chest discomfort. Admitted on August 14, he was initially kept in the ICU due to a stroke-like condition but has since been shifted to the general ward. Known for roles in 'Shatranj ke Khiladi' and 'A Passage to India', Banerjee shows improvement, according to family sources.

A two-day film carnival, World Movie Festival 2020 was held at Siri Fort on February 8 and 9

The veteran director AB Raj, who hails from Alappuzha, lived and studied most of his life in Tamil Nadu.

Famous films by world cinema legends will be screened at the second Navrasa Duende World Classic Movie Festival at the Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi.

The filmmaker is adapting the Charles Dickens classic

How Omar Sharif owed his Hollywood career to Dilip Kumar