Born:
February 12, 1920
Died:
June 12, 2013
Birthplace: New Delhi, British India
Trivia:
Appeared in over 350 films. Trained as a photographer before being introduced to acting through a chance encounter with a screenwriter. Awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. The Indian government awarded him the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 2001, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in cinema, in 2013. Acted alongside life-long friend Ashok Kumar in 27 films.