The close bond between actor Dilip Kumar and filmmaker K. Asif, forged during the decade-long making of 'Mughal-e-Azam,' fractured due to a personal betrayal. Asif pursued and eloped with Dilip Kumar's sister, Akhtar, leading to a significant rift. Despite this personal turmoil, 'Mughal-e-Azam' became a cinematic landmark, with Dilip Kumar having supported Asif's ambitious vision for years.