Dalip was actively involved in sports like cricket, hockey, and football during his school days. He also participated in debates and dramas. |
He began his studies at Aligarh Muslim University but later moved to Mumbai with his family and completed his education at St. Xavier’s College. |
During his college years in Mumbai, he received acting training from Alyque and Pearl Padamsee through a theater group. |
He gained recognition for his roles in famous plays and theater musicals such as 'Godspell', 'A Streetcar Named Desire', and 'Bombay Dreams'. |
In 1974, Dalip got his first opportunity in Bollywood with the film 'Ankur'. |
By 2017, he had acted in more than 100 Bollywood films. |
In 1969, Dalip achieved a unique feat by winning the prestigious ‘Kendall Cup’ thrice for his roles in various plays. |
He ventured into music by releasing his album ‘Raaz Ki Baaten’ in 1994. |
Throughout his career, he also appeared in regional films like 'Paarewari' (2004) and 'Sajna Ve Sajna' (2007). |
Besides Bollywood, he appeared in acclaimed British TV series including ‘EastEnders’ and ‘Nuclear Secrets’. |
Dalip showcased his singing talent on various occasions, including performing with A. R. Rahman during the 'Bombay Dreams' world tour. |
In 2017, he starred in the Hindi-dubbed version of the Hollywood film 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'. |
In January 2017, he joined the ‘Bharatiya Janata Party’ (BJP) right before the BMC elections. |