Dilip Mukherjee - Actor Profile

Dilip Mukherjee

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
13Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 24, 1931
Birth Place: Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India

About Dilip Mukherjee

Dilip Mukherjee was born on November 24, 1931, in Bhagalpur, Bihar and Orissa Province, British India. He was an actor and director, known for Kancher Swarga (1962), Chaowa-Pawa (1959), and Keranir Jiban (1953). He died on March 31, 1990 in India.

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Dilip Mukherjee Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dilip Mukherjee reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dilip Mukherjee's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Dilip Mukherjee's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Headmaster, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dilip Mukherjee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dilip Mukherjee's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Headmaster (1959) movie poster
★9.0

Headmaster: The school of a remote and poor village shut down, the head master Krishna Prasanna (Chhabi) migrates to city in search

Headmaster

1959•Drama
★9.0
Kancher Swarga (1962) movie poster
★9.0

Kancher Swarga: A story about a young man, who had to quit his studies as a doctor due to difficult circumstances, coming back and savin

Kancher Swarga

1962•Drama
★9.0
Sandhya Deeper Sikha (1964) movie poster
★9.0

Sandhya Deeper Sikha: Jayanti is a woman full of life but unfortunately, she loses her husband in a war within a year of their marriage. In im

Sandhya Deeper Sikha

1964•War
★9.0
Over Again (1961) movie poster
★9.0

Over Again: Difficulties erupt between a couple when their relationship gets hit by societal pressures, norms, and deep-rooted patri

Over Again

1961•Drama
★8.0
Uttar Falguni (1963) movie poster
★8.0

Uttar Falguni: A story of love and sacrifice of a mother who did everything to protect her child ,even from her husband.

Uttar Falguni

1963

Full Filmography

Every movie Dilip Mukherjee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 Father - Flop Similar →
1975 Nagar Darpane - Flop Similar →
1974 Raktatilak - Flop Similar →
1973 Rater Rajanigandha - Flop Similar →
1972 Chinna Patra - Flop Similar →
1971 Ekhane Pinjar Nabendu Chatterjee Flop Similar →
1965 Thana Theke Aschi - Flop Similar →
1964 Sandhya Deeper Sikha Tarun Mukherjee Super Hit Similar →
1963 Uttar Falguni - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Kancher Swarga Sanjay Chowdhury Super Hit Similar →
1961 Over Again Friend of Subodh Super Hit Similar →
1959 Headmaster - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Jatra Holo Shuru - Flop Similar →

Dilip Mukherjee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dilip Mukherjee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dilip Mukherjee is "Headmaster" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Dilip Mukherjee acted in?

Dilip Mukherjee has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dilip Mukherjee?

Other notable films include "Kancher Swarga", "Sandhya Deeper Sikha", and "Over Again".

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