Legendary actors Madhubala and Dilip Kumar were the ultimate golden couple until the fate decided to set them apart. Their off-screen romance was as passionate as their on-screen chemistry.
How did Madhubala and Dilip Kumar’s romance begin?
Madhubala and Dilip Kumar first met on the sets of Tarana (1951) and soon fell deeply in love. Their romance lasted for over nine years during which they also exchanged rings. They were widely expected to marry, but couln’t due to infamous Naya Daur Court Case.
Naya Daur Court Case: Reason Behind Madhubala and Dilip Kumar’s split
During the filming of Naya Daur court case, Madhubala’s father (Ataullah Khan) and Dilip Kumar had to come face to face. The Azam star testified in court against Madhubala’s father which led to an irreparable rift.
Dilip Kumar and Madhubala Chose Ego Over Love!
Despite this, Dilip Kumar was willing to marry Madhubala, but he asked Madhubala to cut ties with her father. However, the actress wanted Dilip to simply apologize to her father so they could move on.
Neither Dilip Kumar nor Madhubala bent. They broke up, but due to prior commitments, they still had to shoot the intensely romantic scenes for Mughal-e-Azam (1960) while barely being on speaking terms.
Madhubala, who was born with a congenital heart defect (a hole in her heart), married singer Kishore Kumar in 1960, but her health rapidly deteriorated. She spent her final years bedridden and lonely, eventually passing away in 1969 at the young age of 36, leaving behind a legacy of unmatched beauty and profound sorrow.
On the other hand, Dilip Kumar married veteran actress Saira Banu on October 11, 1966 and remained together for 55 years until his passing on July 7, 2021.