8 Dilip Kumar films that could have been blockbusters

Shramana Kar

Dilip Kumar shelved films

Let's look at Dilip Kumar's, the pioneer of method acting in Indian cinema, unreleased films that could have been huge hits at the box office, in addition to his other iconic films.

Shikwa

Announced in 1960, Dilip Kumar and Nutan were roped in for the lead roles in this film. Sadly, the drama got shelved just after a few days of shooting due to unknown reason.

Kalinga

Another Dilip Kumar's film that did not see its theatrical release in the year 1991. The interesting part is the film was supposed to be directed by Dilip Kumar himself.

Raasta

This film was announced at Mehboob Studio with the mahurat scene filmed on Dilip Kumar and Anupam Kher. Also starred Jeetendra and Hema Malini, it got shelved.

Asar

This film roped in Dilip Kumar, Ajay Devgn, and Priyanka Chopra. The mahurat scene was filmed at a Goregaon farmhouse. Despite super hype, the film eventually got shelved.

Aakhri Mughal

Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra were signed for this film. The film was announced by a renowned newspaper agency. Unfortunately, the film got shelved after announcement.

Taj Mahal

After the success of Mughal-E-Azam, the makers announced another film with Dilip Kumar and Madhubala in the leads. But due to budget issues, Taj Mahal got shelved.

Omer Khayyam

This film was announced with Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu in the lead roles in the year 1976. However, the film got shelved just after announcement, and did not begin filming.

Pukar

This big-budget film, starring Dilip Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, and Sajeev Kumar was planned in 1977, but unfortunately, it was shelved due lack of good investments.