Here's why Dilip Kumar changed his name
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Dilip Kumar, renowned for his versatility, portrayed a myriad of iconic characters in Indian cinema, including Salim in "Mughal-e-Azam" and Deva in a rendition of "Devdas." Despite his varied roles, his true identity was Muhammad Yusuf Khan, born on December 11, 1922, in Peshawar, Pakistan, to Lala Ghulam Sarwar Khan and Ayesha Begum.
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