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Dalip Tahil is listed as a television actor and film actor. Dalip Tahil was born in Agra, Agra district, India on October 30, 1952. That works out to 73 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Aligarh Muslim University.
My Take
Dalip Tahil is exactly the kind of character actor I find myself rooting for. An Aligarh Muslim University graduate from Agra, he has spent decades playing villains and fathers across Bollywood landmarks like Baazigar and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. He rarely steals a scene, yet his absence would leave the frame feeling unanchored. What I admire is his durability and range, moving fluidly between film, television, and theatre without ever coasting. In an industry obsessed with leading men, performers like Tahil quietly hold the whole thing together, and that reliability earns my deep respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dalip Tahil
- Name (Japanese)
- ダリップ・タヒル
- Reading
- だりっぷ・たひる
- Born
- October 30, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Agra, Agra district, India
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Aligarh Muslim University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalip%20Tahil
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3012414
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dalip Tahil born?
Born October 30, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Dalip Tahil from?
Dalip Tahil is from Agra, Agra district, India.
What does Dalip Tahil do?
Dalip Tahil works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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