Madhur Bhushan Clarifies Madhubala and Dilip Kumar Breakup
- Madhur Bhushan confirms the breakup was not due to Madhubala's heart condition.
- The Naya Daur legal dispute significantly strained the couple's relationship.
- Madhubala was diagnosed with a hole in her heart after filming in Chennai.
- Kishore Kumar married Madhubala in 1960 and supported her medical consultations.
- Dilip Kumar and Madhubala are buried 5-10 meters apart at Juhu Muslim Kabrastan.
Madhubala’s sister, Madhur Bhushan, refuted claims that Dilip Kumar ended his relationship with the actress because of her heart condition or an inability to have children. Bhushan stated these suggestions are "completely wrong" and clarified that Kumar was not involved in the breakup.
She explained that Madhubala’s heart condition developed after the couple separated, and Kumar had no role in her illness. This clarification addresses long-standing speculation regarding the nature of the couple’s split.
Naya Daur legal dispute strained the relationship
Chopra was a primary factor in the breakup between Madhubala and Dilip Kumar. Madhubala withdrew from the film Naya Daur, which prompted Chopra to initiate legal action against the actress.
Kumar testified in favor of Chopra during the court proceedings. Madhur Bhushan told The Times of India that this conflict created a significant wedge between the couple, causing tempers to flare and ultimately ending their relationship.
Ataullah Khan opposed the couple's union
The relationship between Madhubala and Dilip Kumar ended in 1957 while they worked on the film Mughal-E-Azam. Much of the tension stemmed from opposition by Madhubala’s father, Ataullah Khan.
Kumar felt uncomfortable with this business arrangement, and by the time they filmed Mughal-E-Azam, the two were no longer speaking.
Madhubala diagnosed with a hole in her heart
Madhubala began experiencing health issues while filming the movie Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi in 1958. She previously fainted while shooting Bahut Din Huwe and vomited blood, leading a doctor to identify a chest ailment. Madhur Bhushan noted she does not remember exact film titles because "I don't remember these film names as Abba didn't allow all this".
While filming in Chennai, doctors advised the actress to travel to Mumbai for further testing. Doctors there diagnosed a hole in her heart but could not treat the condition because medical technology was not advanced enough for the complex surgery. Her condition worsened over time, causing significant weight loss and breathing difficulties. She became bedridden before age 30 and died in 1969 at age 36. A doctor in London later confirmed the hole in her heart, stating she had only two years to live and that no surgeon would risk an operation.
Marriage to Kishore Kumar and medical support
Madhubala married Kishore Kumar in 1960. The couple fell in love while working on Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi. Their relationship faced no family opposition because her father, Ataullah Khan, was older and her sisters had married men from different communities. They starred together in multiple movies during this period.
Kishore Kumar told Filmfare that he initially viewed the actress as Dilip Kumar's girlfriend and was a messenger between them. He added that she eventually proposed to him and joked about his first wife, Ruma. Despite knowing her heart condition, Kishore Kumar married her and escorted her to London for medical consultations. Madhur Bhushan stated that while the actress maintained a relationship with Kishore Kumar, she never entirely forgot Dilip Kumar.
Dilip Kumar reflects on the breakup and final meeting
Dilip Kumar wrote in his autobiography, "Dilip Kumar: The Substance and the Shadow," that the actress's heart condition did not cause their separation. Asif tried to encourage physical intimacy between the pair to secure a marriage commitment.
Despite their breakup during production, the two continued working together on the 1960 film "Mughal-E-Azam". After marrying Saira Banu in 1966, Dilip Kumar received a message from Madhubala asking to meet. Saira Banu encouraged him to visit the actress.
He described Madhubala as frail and weak with a pale face, yet she remained smiling during the visit. Madhubala told him, "Our prince has found his princess, and I am very happy".
Madhur addresses medical advice on emotional needs
Madhur Bhushan previously told Filmfare that doctors warned the actress she could not have children or engage in sexual activity.
Despite these medical restrictions, Madhur Bhushan emphasized the actress's need for companionship. She remarked, "We're not saying that he was wrong." The doctors informed Aapa that she could not have sex or bear children… Yet a woman still requires emotional support under any circumstances.
Silence on Kishore Kumar's behavior
Madhur Bhushan declined to comment on how Kishore Kumar treated the actress during her illness. She explained that she was taught to let the dead rest in peace.
Final resting place at Juhu Muslim Kabrastan
Madhur Bhushan confirmed the two are buried at Juhu Muslim Kabrastan in Mumbai. She noted that Madhubala and Dilip Kumar lie 5-10 meters apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 'They Are Buried 5-10 Metres Apart': Madhubala's Sister Reveals Dilip Kumar Didn't Leave Actor Over Heart Condition, Inability To Have Children (ndtv.com)
- 'Madhubala and Dilip Kumar are burried close to each other at Juhu Kabrastan, just 5-10 metres apart,' reveals her sister Madhur Bhushan talking about their break-up: 'She died when she turned 36' (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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