Dilip Kumar passed away at the age of 98 due to age-related health issues. The Bollywood industry mourned the veteran actor's death on social media.
Dilip Kumar. Picture courtesy/AFP
The Indian film fraternity members such as Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Jr NTR among many other mourned the death of veteran Bollywood actor Mohammed Yusuf Khan, known to movie lovers across the world as Dilip Kumar. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. Dilip Kumar was admitted to the PD Hinduja Hospital on June 30 for age-related health issues. His wife Saira Banu Khan had earlier tweeted about his improving medical condition. But that was a short-lived glimmer of hope.
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Actor Akshay Kumar tweeted on Monday morning calling Dilip Kumar "The Hero".
To the world many others may be heroes. To us actors, he was The Hero. #DilipKumar Sir has taken an entire era of Indian cinema away with him.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 7, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/dVwV7CUfxh
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Actor Ajay Devgn went down memory lane and recalled "many moments" shared with the late legend.
Shared many moments with the legend...some very personal, some on stage. Yet, nothing really prepared me for his passing away. An institution, a timeless actor. Heartbroken.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 7, 2021
Deepest condolences to Sairaji🙏🏼#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/Il8qaMOOhf
Telugu star Jr NTR paid a tribute and said that the veteran thespian will be missed.
Dilip Kumar Saab's contribution to the growth of Indian cinema is priceless. Rest in Peace sir. You will be missed
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) July 7, 2021
Actress Huma Qureshi says she is grateful to witness the late thespians work.
How to mourn you @TheDilipKumar Saab … The Greatest … Ever … Grateful to have witnessed on-screen and be spellbound by your genius 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Huma S Qureshi (@humasqureshi) July 7, 2021
Actor Riteish Deshmukh shared a picture with Dilip Kumar and his actress wife Saira Bano. He wrote a long note on Twitter thanking the late star for being his teacher.
Every actor that faces the camera today will thank Dilip Sahab for the being their teacher. Truly an institution. Am completely heartbroken today, will miss his pat on my back, his smile with a twinkle in the eye and fond kisses on my forehead. @TheDilipKumar (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ZXECFtRbrz
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 7, 2021
Actor Jaaved Jaaferi called Dilip Kumar an inspiration.
From God we have come and to Him is our return.The greatest indian actor(in most opinions),legend,and #OG passes on. An inspiration and reference for most actors after him. Thankfully he will be alive in the wonderful world of cinema.Thank you and RIP #DilipSaab #DilipKumar 🤲🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/KAC2Aespue
— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) July 7, 2021
Actor Tusshar Kapoor shared a poster of the film "Saudagar", featuring Dilip Kumar.
Words cannot do justice to describe your life and body of work, that very few can boast of! From Mughal-e-Azam to Saudagar, even my generation was spellbound by your magic on screen and over the audiences! RIP Dilip Saab! I’d rather not say more for any homage would be inadequate pic.twitter.com/nhbQBoCwwL
— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) July 7, 2021
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta called the late icon "the greatest mainstream actor India ever had or will ever have. There will never be another Dilip Kumar."
Actor and comedian Rajpal Yadav posted a picture of Dilip Kumar on Instagram and shared that he will always remain an inspiration to all. "Dilip Sahab, you were and will remain an inspiration not only to artists, but to everyone. Very hard to accept that you are no longer among us Dilip Kumar sahab, but your memories will stay with us forever. My deepest condolences to Saira Banu ji and your whole family."
Dilip Sahab, you were and will remain an inspiration not only to artists, but to everyone. Very hard to accept that you are no longer among us #DilipKumar sahab, but your memories will stay with us forever. My deepest condolences to #SairaBanu ji and your whole family. pic.twitter.com/mAcKKEsxQ7
— Rajpal Naurang Yadav (@rajpalofficial) July 7, 2021
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar shared a close bond with Dilip Kumar and considered him her elder brother. Mourning his demise, she wrote on Twitter, “Yusuf Bhai has left his little sister. His demise feels like the end of an era. I am not able to grasp this news. I am very sad and at a loss of words. He has left me with memories and words. [sic]" In another tweet, she wrote, “Yusuf bhai was ill for several years. He was not able to recognise anyone. Saira Banu left everything and devoted herself to him. She had no other life. I pray that his soul rests in peace. [sic]"
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 7, 2021
Here's what other celebs have tweeted:
The passing of legendary Dilip Kumar truly marks the end of an era. He was the last to leave of Bollywood’s triumvirate of iconic superstars: Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand #DilipKumar, all of whom I had the honour of knowing. Rest in peace, Dilip Saab. Your films have immortalised you. pic.twitter.com/fmtTTpxso0
— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) July 7, 2021
I must have been all of 4 yrs old whn i saw my 1st stampede.. @TheDilipKumar had walked into a wedding reception,the guests went mad, especially the women,the stage broke! there was hysteria.#LEGEND.. my deepest condolences to #Sairaji n his family.His legacy continues
— TheFarahKhan (@TheFarahKhan) July 7, 2021
#DilipKumar ji we will miss you. Deepest condolences to #SairaBanu ji & the family 🙏🏼 May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/jvLQVQZK7j
— Esha Deol (@Esha_Deol) July 7, 2021
Today marks the end of an era, as we lost the brightest star of Indian Cinema. You will always live in our hearts Dilip Sahab. Rest in Peace! #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/oPgxkGVWkL
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) July 7, 2021
Deepest condolences to Saira ji and family 🙏🏽 RIP @TheDilipKumar saab pic.twitter.com/TcX9dTIO9a
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) July 7, 2021
A legend passes away, a gap that can never be filled, A true Giant ,a kind loving soul to the very end. #DilipKumar Omshanti 🙏🏻🕉🙏🏻
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) July 7, 2021
Dilip Kumar is survived by his wife Saira Banu.
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With inputs from IANS
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