Parambrata Chattopadhyay has an interesting connection with Dilip Kumar, more specifically with one of his iconic films ‘Madhumati’. As the country mourns the demise of the screen icon we reached out to Parambrata to know how he has been inspired by Dilip Saab since the legendary actor had been inspiring generations of artists.
“I started watching Dilip Kumar’s films on growing up. Also, my family has a connection with his films like Madhumati. My maternal family is the Ghatak family and a member from that family had written the script for Madhumati, so there’s a connection that way. The Dilip Kumar films that I watched, his films represented the new India, the post-Independence India which is also universal in a certain way. Very Hollywood in a certain way and still very Indian. Those times were very different, they don’t make films like that anymore. He is not just an actor or movie star, he is a lot more than that. There is a certain Indian sensibility. People like Dilip Kumar represent the syncretic culture of India. Through Madhumati I got introduced to his films. His acting style was modern and that I really appreciate,” shared a saddened Parambrata.
On Wednesday morning the entire country woke up to the tragic news of legendary Dilip Kumar's demise at the age of 98. The news sent a shockwave through the nation, especially those who grew up watching his films. Dilip Kumar died at a private hospital in Mumbai where had been admitted for certain breathing issues. The sad news of the Bollywood icon’s demise was later confirmed by his family friend Faisal Farooqui on the legendary actor's official Twitter handle.
