The film industry woke up to saddening news today morning when Dilip Kumar’s family shared the news of his demise. The veteran actor who had been struggling with health-related issues for quite some time now, breathed his last on July 7. Dilip Kumar was admitted to the Hinduja Hospital on June 30 and passed away at the age of 98. Kumar’s close family friend, Faisal Farooqui, shared the news of his demise on Twitter.
“With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, a few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him, we return,” family friend, Farooqui, tweeted from the actor’s Twitter handle. Celebrities mourned the passing away of the legend and took to Twitter to offer condolences to the family.
Amitabh Bachchan wrote, “An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written, it shall always be ‘before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar’. My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss” Deeply saddened.”
T 3958 – An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written , it shall always be ‘before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar’ ..
My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss .. 🤲🤲🤲
Deeply saddened .. 🙏— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 7, 2021
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An epic era has drawn curtains… Never to happen again..
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏” ~ s
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 7, 2021
Akshay Kumar tweeted, “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. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti.”
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.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/dVwV7CUfxh— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 7, 2021
Check Out Other Tweets Below:
The legend lives on!! There is and there will always be a part of #DilipKumar Saab in every Indian actor for generations to come! His performances were like magic. Thank you Sir for those amazing moments i could spend with you! You taught me so much about life, living & acting! pic.twitter.com/edlguQez9i
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 7, 2021
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
A timeless legend.. His towering brilliance will continue to be an inspiration to actors all around the world. A huge loss for Indian cinema…Rest in peace #DilipKumar Sir. You will be terribly missed 🙏 pic.twitter.com/N2NWjazqKz
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) July 7, 2021
Legendary Dilip Kumar garu no more . May his soul rest in peace . His contribution to Indian Cinema is unparalleled . An inspiration to actors across generations and generations to come . Dilip Saab will always be cherished , celebrated & missed . #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/si58mEVYDA
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) July 7, 2021
#Legend #Institution but most importantly role model for actors across seven decades, #DilipKumar Saab passing away is a big loss. Condolences to Sairaji & family . #RIP pic.twitter.com/v4cFvxhf14
— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) July 7, 2021
#Dilipkumar was family , a pillar of strength, a legend in his field and an amazing human being. I have lost another father today. May his soul rest In peace pic.twitter.com/8cj7GN8E4z
— Priya Dutt (@PriyaDutt_INC) July 7, 2021
Dilip Kumar’s interview after facing severe backlash on receiving the award in Pakistan. #DilipKumar https://t.co/hdnz2g0SFc
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) July 7, 2021
The quintessential tragedy king. The first actor of the subcontinent. @TheDilipKumar sahab, aap jasa na koi tha, na he hoga.
The last picture is from his visit to his birthplace Peshawar on top of Qila Bala Hisaar.
Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon. #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/nEeJINDKN0— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 7, 2021
PM Narendra Modi also remembered the veteran actor and wrote a special message for him on Twitter. “Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP,” wrote Modi.
Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2021
Popularly known as the tragedy king of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar is survived by his wife, veteran actor Saira Banu. The actor will forever be remembered for his films like Devdas and Andaz to Mughal-e-Azam and Ram Aur Shyam and more.
