Personal details
- Birth Date: 1952-10-30
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Birth Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Professions: Actor, Music Department, Producer
Dalip Tahil’s career? Man, it’s a wild ride through the heart of Bollywood. Born way back in ’52 in Agra, he didn’t just stroll into the limelight—he practically strutted. You can spot him in some of the most iconic films that ever hit Indian cinema. Think about "Baazigar" (that 1993 classic where Shah Rukh Khan went all villainous), and there’s Dalip—cool as ever, dropping those intense dad vibes that honestly made the film’s drama pop. Fast forward to "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" (2013), and he’s still owning the screen, sharing space with Farhan Akhtar in a film that’s more marathon than movie. Oh, and let’s not sleep on "Ra.One" (2011), that wild superhero flick with all the CGI you could possibly cram into two hours—Dalip’s right there, holding his own like the seasoned pro he is. The man’s not just an actor; he’s dabbled in producing too. Off-screen, he’s been married to Amrita, keeping his personal life pretty low-key compared to the glitz he brings to the screen. People might remember his rich, commanding voice and that knack for playing both the supportive dad and the sly antagonist—sometimes in the same decade. He’s the kind of actor who doesn’t just perform; he leaves a mark. Still pops up in all sorts of roles on TV and film, never really fading out. Honestly, Bollywood wouldn’t be the same without him.
His dad, Ghansham Jethanand Tahilramani, actually served in the Indian Air Force, which isn’t something you hear every day in Bollywood circles. That background? It’s got this real-life Top Gun energy, minus Tom Cruise doing barrel rolls. Growing up with that military discipline probably shaped a lot—imagine the stories at the dinner table, right? You get this sense of rigor and maybe a little bit of that stern-with-a-heart-of-gold vibe. It isn’t just some random trivia; it kind of colors the family’s whole approach to life and work. There’s something about having a parent in the armed forces that makes you see the world through a slightly different lens. Maybe that’s why his choices—on-screen and off—always have this edge, like he’s not just playing it safe or doing things by the book. It adds a cool layer to his backstory, honestly. Not your average celebrity childhood, that’s for sure.
October 30, 1952
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Yes, Sabah Tahilraman (Yoga instructor)
72 years old