Age, Biography and Wiki
Dalip Tahil is an Indian actor who has appeared in over 200 films and television shows. He is best known for his roles in films such as Mr. India, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He has also appeared in television shows such as CID, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, and Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin.
Tahil was born in Agra, India, and studied at the National School of Drama in Delhi. He made his film debut in the 1982 film Ek Baar Kaho. He has since appeared in numerous films and television shows, including the hit films Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Mr. India.
Tahil has won several awards for his work, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. He has also been nominated for several other awards, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
Tahil is married to actress and singer Neelam Tahil, and the couple have two children. He is also an active philanthropist, and has been involved in several charitable causes.
| Popular As |
Dalip Tahilramani |
| Occupation |
Actor |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
30 October, 1952 |
| Birthday |
30 October |
| Birthplace |
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality |
India |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 71 years old group.
Dalip Tahil Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Dalip Tahil height is 1.73 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.73 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Dhruv Tahil |
Dalip Tahil Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Dalip Tahil worth at the age of 71 years old? Dalip Tahil’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from India. We have estimated
Dalip Tahil's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Dalip Tahil Social Network
Timeline
In 2007, Tahil appeared in the BBC2 mini-series Nuclear Secrets in the episode "Terror Traders", playing Pakistani scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan. He later played the role of King Dasaratha in the Indian television series, Siya ke Ram, which premiered on 16 November 2015 through Star Plus and concluded on 4 November 2016.
Tahil gained national recognition across the UK when he won the role of Dan Ferreira, in the iconic BBC1 soap opera EastEnders in 2003, appearing in over 60 episodes. He made his last appearance in the episode aired on 30 December 2003. As a result of an insufficient work permit application, Dalip had to exit the series which compelled him to appeal to the Secretary of State in the UK. Dalip was subsequently granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK in 2005.
He is internationally known for starring as Madan Kumar in the A.R Rahman theatre musical Bombay Dreams, which he performed in over 500 shows through 2002, at the Apollo Theatre in London.
In 1984, he acted as the father of Baby Sonia in India's first 3-D film, My Dear Kuttichathan, produced by Navodaya. In 2013, he portrayed Jawaharlal Nehru, in Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra's, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, with Farhan Akhtar in the title role Of Milkha Singh. In 2007, he starred in the Punjabi movie, Sajna ve Sajna. He is well remembered for his villainous role of Madan Chopra, a wicked businessman in Baazigar (1993).
He went on to play principal character roles of a villain or supporting role of a father, police officer, in over 100 Bollywood films from the 1980s to 2013. He appeared in the Merchant-Ivory English films The Deceivers and The Perfect Murder (1988).
Director Shyam Benegal noticed Dalip and offered him a part in his first feature film Ankur in 1974. In 1980, Ramesh Sippy offered him the role of a villain in his epic production, Shaan. This was followed by a cameo in Sir Richard Attenborough's,Gandhi, in 1982.
Dalip Tahil began to appear on stage while at Sherwood College, Nainital, at the age of 10. Dalip's participation over the years in choir, elocution competitions, Nativity plays, and formal and informal concerts gave him a platform to be cast in principal parts. So, during his senior years at school, he won the prestigious Kendall Cup for the best actor in two consecutive years, first as Joseph in the play My Three Angels and again as Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth. He was declared the best actor for a record third time in 1969, his final year at Sherwood College.
Dalip moved with his family to Mumbai in 1968, joined the Theatre Group Bombay and trained under its directors, Alyque and Pearl Padamsee. He appeared in some of its major productions, such as John the Baptist and Jesus in Godspell (India's first English theatre musical, directed by Pearl Padamsee), Stanley Kowalski in Tennessee Williams' A Street Car Named Desire, directed by Alyque Padamsee.
Dalip Tahil (born 30 October 1952 as Dalip Tahilramani) is an Indian film, television and theatre actor. He studied at Sherwood College in Nainital, India. After attending Aligarh Muslim University for a year, he graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Tahil is best known for his work in Baazigar (1993) and Raja (1995).
