Nargis and Dilip Kumar shared the silver screen in seven films, from Anokha Pyar (1948) to Deedar (1951). Their on-screen chemistry was electric, a perfect blend of Nargis’s fire and Dilip’s fervor.
In Mela (1948), they portrayed childhood sweethearts, torn apart by fate. Andaz (1949), directed by Mehboob Khan, unfolded a love triangle with Nargis, Dilip, and Raj, beautifully capturing the essence of unrequited love.
Babul (1950) presented another melodramatic narrative, filled with misunderstandings and misfortunes. Kidar Sharma’s Jogan (1950) took a different route, with Dilip playing an atheist drawn to the mesmerizing Nargis, emphasizing that love transcends religious differences. Even without exchanging glances in many scenes, their silent yearning was profoundly evident.
Andaz (1949)
Mehboob Khan’s love triangle drama starred Kumar as Dilip, Nargis as Neena, and Raj Kapoor as Rajan. The film explored unrequited love and friendship, with Kumar and Nargis’s scenes marked by subtle tension and mutual respect, contributing to its status as the highest-grossing film of its time.
