The First Superstar Of the Indian Film Industry Dilip Kumar passed away at 98, here is how Bollywood reacted to the news:
Today was certainly not a good morning, the internet woke up to the unfortunate news of Bollywood veteran actor Dilip Kumar’s death at the age of 98. He was admitted to Hinduja Hospital due to breathing issues and he died early this morning.
The news was confirmed by his family friend Faisal Farooqui on the legendary actor’s official Twitter handle. Dr. Faisal tweeted: 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. – Faisal Farooqui
Doctors confirmed that Dilip Kumar suffered from advanced prostate cancer that had spread to other organs of his body. “He had water in the pleural cavity, and he suffered kidney failure. He required blood transfusion multiple times. We carried out the last transfusion but it did not help,” a hospital doctor said. He was bedridden for the past several months and had become unresponsive in the last few days.
With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago.
We are from God and to Him we return. – Faisal Farooqui
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021
Yusuf Khan, professionally known as Dilip Kumar is a trendsetter in terms of acting style and inspired generations of actors in the Indian cinema.
As soon as the news of his demise broke, several fans and the members of the Bollywood industry offered their condolences on social media.
Here is how Twitter reacted to Dilip Kumar’s death:
PM Narendra Modi and President Shri Ram Nath Kovind also tweeted:
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
Dilip Kumar summarised in himself a history of emerging India. The thespian’s charm transcended all boundaries, and he was loved across the subcontinent. With his demise, an era ends. Dilip Saab will live forever in the heart of India. Condolences to family and countless fans.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 7, 2021
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
Shri Dilip Kumar Ji was a veritable legend of the silver screen, in him, Indian Cinema has lost one of the greatest actors. He has entertained generations of cinema lovers with his incredible acting and iconic roles. My sincerest condolences to Dilip Ji’s family and followers.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) 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
Nation mourns – the legend’s demise 🙏
Rest in peace Dilip Saab 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for entertaining us. You’ll be always remembered through your films ❤️#DilipKumar #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/cCuOCu2pL6— Mehreen Pirzada👑 (@Mehreenpirzada) July 7, 2021
A legend … an Inspiration… thank you for living a wonderful life #DilipKumar ji … 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 RIP … pic.twitter.com/F1uiXHzxsb
— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) 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
End of an Era.
My heartfelt condolences to #DilipKumar Sahab’s family and admirers all over the world. Legends like him live on through their exemplary work 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/6mjyHQEcbP
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 7, 2021
End of an era…rest in peace #DilipKumar sahab 🙏🏻😔💔 pic.twitter.com/1tKE6EG8jp
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) July 7, 2021
Rest In Peace Yusuf Sahab/ Dilip Sahab. Will never forget the Hot brun pao and butter. pic.twitter.com/yw6GljMcxY
— Ronit Bose Roy (@RonitBoseRoy) July 7, 2021
End Of An Era!
#DilipKumar Sahab!
You will always be missed 💔 pic.twitter.com/wYBdC29qzP— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) 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
“For me the best actor in the Hindi film industry is #DilipKumar sahab. I have never really looked beyond that. He has been my idol. I’ve watched every one of his works. Whenever history of film industry is written it’d be ‘Before Dilip Kumar and after Dilip Kumar”:@SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/xJFkN38LmW
— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) July 7, 2021
Rest in peace, Sir! #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/AdnHnNj0cg
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) July 7, 2021
He is best known for his films Devdas, Mughal-e-Azam, Gunga Jamuna, Ram Aur Shyam, Naya Daur, Madhumati, Kranti, Vidhaata, Shakti and Mashaal, and more. But it was his movie Andaz, alongside Raj Kapoor and Nargis that made him a big star
Dilip Kumar also holds the Guinness World Records for winning the maximum number of awards by an Indian actor. The legend was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and Padma Vibhushan in 2015.
Our deepest condolences to Saira Banu and his family. RIP sir.
