He was the first actor to receive a Filmfare Best Actor Award and till today he holds the record for the most number of Filmfare Awards won in that category.

Dilip Saab gave remarkable hits to the industry like romantic Andaz (1949), the swashbuckling Aan (1952), the dramatic Devdas (1955), the comical Azaad (1955), the historical Mughal-e-Azam(1960) and the social Ganga Jamuna (1961). At the age of 44, he got married to Sara Banu in 1966 and their marriage stands rock solid till date.

On the occasion of his birthday, many from the industry wish for the well being and healthy life of their megastar.