Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, best known as ‘Tragedy King’, is no more. Dilip Kumar died on Wednesday morning at Mumbai’s PD Hinduja Hospital. He was 98. The news of his demise is confirmed by Dr Jaleel Parkar, Pulmonologist, who was treating the veteran actor.
The late legendary actor was accorded a state funeral.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray issued the instructions regarding the same. Dilip Kumar’s mortal remains will be laid to rest at Mumbai’s Juhu kabristan this evening.
For the unversed, Dilip Kumar was admitted to the hospital a few days ago after he complained of breathlessness. Speaking of Dilip Kumar’s contribution to Indian cinema, his career had spanned over six decades.
He acted in over 65 films in his career and is known for his iconic roles in movies like ‘Devdas ‘(1955), ‘Naya Daur’ (1957), ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ (1960), ‘Ganga Jamuna’ (1961), ‘Kranti’ (1981), and ‘Karma’ (1986). His last film was ‘Qila’, which was released in 1998.
He is now survived by his wife and veteran actor Saira Banu.
As news of his death broke, actors, politicians and eminent personalities across the board extended their condolences.
Saddened to learn of Dilip Kumar’s passing. I can never forget his generosity in giving his time to help raise funds for SKMTH when project launched. This is the most difficult time – to raise first 10% of the funds & his appearance in Pak & London helped raise huge amounts.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 7, 2021
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.
Deepest condolences to Sairaji🙏🏼#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/Il8qaMOOhf— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 7, 2021
Every time you see a film of his you discover something new in his performance. Legend. Institution of acting. Had the honor to interview him at his house. Impacted Indian Cinema & acting for generations. Pioneer of method acting in india #DilipKumar RIP pic.twitter.com/02BRh6Iuob
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) July 7, 2021
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
Legends don’t go anywhere,
They just change the stage.#RipDilipKumar sir. pic.twitter.com/UAbhEgMQ5C— sonu sood (@SonuSood) July 7, 2021
The greatest. There will never be another Dilip Kumar. pic.twitter.com/SqQyykrPe9
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) July 7, 2021
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
I had met Dilip Kumar ji in person when I went to Mumbai to present the Padma Vibhushan to
him. It was a special moment for me to interact with the legendary actor.His demise is monumental loss to the Indian cinema. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 7, 2021
हिंदी फ़िल्म जगत के मशहूर अभिनेता दिलीप कुमार जी का चले जाना बॉलीवुड के एक अध्याय की समाप्ति है। युसुफ़ साहब का शानदार अभिनय कला जगत में एक विश्वविद्यालय के समान था। वो हम सबके दिलों में ज़िंदा रहेंगे। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें।
विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि pic.twitter.com/PEUlqSYk3i
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 7, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & fans of Dilip Kumar ji.
His extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/H8NDxLU630
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 7, 2021
(With ANI Inputs)
