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How Dilip Kumar Got Rid of Speech Problem

People look up to celebrities as their role models. They get inspired by them. Celebrities who have overcome some sort of disability to reach to the top are a source of inspiration for many. Overcoming a disability requires patience and strong determination. Bowing down to pressures is easier than rising above it. Speech disorder is a type of handicap that is a blow to self esteem. Read about the speech disorder of actor Dilip Kumar and be inspired with his life.

Actor Dilip Kumar is an icon in the world of cinema. Dilip Kumar is a thespian in acting. People all over India idolise him and try to copy his mannerisms. Dilip kumar is like an institution teaching the wannabe actors the methods of acting. He is a role model to many aspirants and even well established actors. Whatever Dilip Kumar has achieved is because he never bowed down to one of the problems for any actor namely speech disorder.

Stuttering Problem

Can anybody say after listening to the well modulated voice of Dilip Kumar that he suffered from a speech disorder? Dilip Kumar used to suffer from stuttering or commonly known as stammering. Stammering is a disorder that affects the communication skills. Stammering is like a bane for any person especially for a person who wants to pursue acting as a career. Stammering can be the end of the road for such persons but Dilip Kumar made this disability of his a source of motivation.

Overcoming Stuttering

Dilip Kumar was not the one to be let down due to speech problems. He worked hard and practiced hard for long hours to improve his diction. Dilip Kumar used to practice Urdu language which further polished his diction. Dilip Kumar did not let this stuttering problem be a handicap for his career. Dilip kumar honed his speaking skills so much that his voice and the manner of speaking is regarded one of the best in the world of cinema. Nobody can surpass his skills of voice modulation. With sheer grit and determination, Dilip kumar was able to reach the pinnacle of his career, leaving aside the sad memories of stuttering.

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Parthiv Patel.12 years ago

It is indeed very encouraging. People like Dilip kumar are role models. They give a sense of achievement. If they can do it, so can we. Please share more such iconic experiences

Shubhendu Pandey.12 years ago

It is unbelievable that Dilip Kumar had speech problem. He is an awsum star. His dialogue delivery is incomparable. Hats off to him

Chrisselle.12 years ago

Dilip Kumar is an icon. If he can overcome speech problem, then i am sure that many other can. His life is a true example of overcoming difficulties.