: Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 10:34 AM IST
Saira Banu signs off as âMrs. Dilip Kumarâ while thanking CM Uddhav Thackeray for actorâs state funeral honour
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Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, popularly known as Tragedy King, was cremated with state honours on last week.
For his huge body of work and remarkable contribution to Indian cinema, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray laid out special arrangements for the late actor s funeral.
Wrapped in tricolour, Dilip Kumar s mortal remains were buried at Mumbai s Juhu Kabristan. He also received a gun salute at his funeral.
As the film industry mourned his demise, several stars and politicians arrived at his residence in Mumbai to pay their last respects. These included the CM himself, his son and cabinet minister Aaditya Thackeray, NCP President Sharad Pawar, and Shiv Sena leader Sachin Ahir.
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