Bollywood mourns for Dilip Kumar

The entire Bollywood industry is in mourning as legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar passed away at Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital on Wednesday morning (July 7). The actor got admitted complaining of breathing difficulties. Later on, family members and the doctors confirmed that there are rare

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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan visited the actor’s home on Wednesday afternoon. He paid condolences to the late actor’s wife Saira Banu. 

Dharmendra

Veteran actor Dharmendra visited Dilip Kumar's house to pay his condolences. He told Indian media outlets: “It is a very sad day today, we lost Dilip Sahab, I can't say anything. He was not my friend, he was my brother.”

Amitabh

Amitabh Bachchan shared a picture on his verified Instagram with Dilip Kumar and wrote, "My idol Dilip Saheb .. lost .. never before never after .. “an epic era has drawn curtains .. never to happen again “ Peace and duas.”

Shabana Azmi

Acclaimed Indian actor Shabana Azmi tweeted, "Adieu Dilip Saab. Unknown to you I have been your Eklavya.Thank you for the movies.Thank you for the language. Thank you for the dignity. Thank you for being socially responsible.Thank you.”

Lata Mangeshkar

In a series of tweets, legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar remembers her 'Yusuf Bhai'. She also wrote, "Yusuf Bhai was ill for the last many years, could not recognize anyone, at such a time, Saira Bhabhi left everything and served him day and night, there was no other life for him. I bow to such a woman and pray that Yusuf Bhai's soul rests in peace."

Anupam Kher

Internationally renowned Indian actor Anupam Kher tweeted, "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!"

Katrina Kaif 

Popular Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif posted a photo of Dilip Kumar and wrote on her verified Instagram account, "Legend … and the Greatest. RIP #Dilipkumar." 

Kamal Haasan

Acclaimed actor Kamal Haasan shared a series of tweets that read, "Dililp Kumar saheb. A career that teaches many actors like me a standard and commitment to maintain in their performance. Truly one of the greatest actors of India leaves us today but leaves us with a treasure trove of his brilliance through his acting. His understated approach is still tried by contemporary actors who are brave enough to attempt it. His understated approach is still tried by contemporary actors who are brave enough to attempt it."

Sanjay Dutt 

Famous Indian actor Sanjay Dutt posted on his verified Instagram,, "So many special moments with Dilip Saab... he was like a father figure in my life. A huge loss for the film fraternity and for all of us, we have lost a legend today. My deepest condolences to Sairaji, may God give her strength in this tough time."

Ajay Devgn

Sharing a photo with the veteran actor, Ajay Devgn tweeted, '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.'

His remains have been escorted to his Bandra home by the Mumbai police on Wednesday afternoon. Dilip, whose real name is Mohammed Yusuf Khan, will receive a state funeral on Wednesday afternoon and the burial will take place on the same day in Juhu Qabrastan (graveyard) at Santacruz in Mumbai, according to Indian press reports. Dilip Kumar is the only Indian recipient of Pakistan’s highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz. For his contribution to cinema, Dilip Kumar was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest award in the artform. He also received the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of India. Along with Shah Rukh Khan, he holds the current record for winning the most Filmfare Awards in the Best Actor category. Both actors have won eight. He was also the first actor to receive the same award back in 1954.