Veteran actor Dilip Kumar passes away at the age of 98
Updated Jul 7, 2021, 11:40 am IST
The actor, 98, breathed his last at 7:30 am, the doctors added
Dilip Kumar had been in an out of hospital in the last one month. (Photo: Twitter/@TheDilipKumar)
Mumbai: Veteran actor Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday morning after prolonged illness, the doctors treating him confirmed. The actor, 98, breathed his last at 7:30 am, the doctors added.
The actor was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Hinduja Hospital, a non-COVID-19 facility, since Tuesday.
Kumar s family friend Faisal Farooqui took to Twitter to announce the legendary actor s demise. 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, Farooqui tweeted from the official Twitter account of Dilip Kumar.
New Delhi, July 7 The end of an era , a loss for the cultural world and a true thespian is how acting legend Dilip Kumar was remembered by President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and prominent political leaders across party lines who condoled the actor s death on Wednesday.
The actor, the last of the legends from the golden era of Indian cinema with classics such as ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, ‘Ganga Jamuna’ and ‘Devdas’, had been admitted to the Hinduja Hospital, a non-Covid facility in Khar, since last Tuesday.
President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar s family saying his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.
Unparalleled Brilliance : PM Joins India In Mourning Dilip Kumar In his five-decade-long acting career, which inspired many of his peers and aspiring performers, Dilip Kumar starred in more than 60 movies.
Updated: July 07, 2021 11:24 am IST
Dilip Kumar died in Mumbai this morning. He was 98.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a nationwide outpouring of tributes this morning as India mourned the loss of one of the most legendary Bollywood actors - Dilip Kumar. He was 98.
The Bollywood veteran died at Mumbai s Hinduja Hospital this morning after a prolonged illness. His iconic movies, including Devdas and historical romance Mughal-e-Azam , touched millions of hearts. He had received Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Dada Saheb Phalke award, and numerous other accolades for his contribution to Indian cinema during his illustrious career, spanning 50 years.
Dilip Kumar was a cinematic legend: PM Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi.. Image Source: IANS
New Delhi, July 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered his condolences over the demise of veteran actor Dilip Kumar.
Modi said Dilip Kumar will be remembered as a cinematic legend and his death is a loss to the cultural world. 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, the Prime Minister said in a tweet.
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