July 7, 2021: Bollywood's tragedy king Dilip Kumar breathed his last on Wednesday at Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital. The 98-year-old actor passed away due to various age-related ailments. The legendry actor leaves behind a legacy of iconic films and a bundle of inspiration for Bollywood actors across generations.
He died in a Mumbai hospital, where he was admitted for about a week. He was taken to the hospital after complaining of breathlessness - it was the second time he had been hospitalised in the same month. He passed away due to prolonged illness at 7.30 am.
Actors from the Hindi film industry paid tribute to Dilip Kumar on social media.
My idol Dilip Saheb .. lost .. never before never after .. “an epic era has drawn curtains .. never to happen again “ Peace and duas .." tweeted Dilip Kumar's Shakti co-star Amitabh Bachchan.
"To the world many others may be heroes. To us actors, he was The Hero. Dilip Kumar Sir has taken an entire era of Indian cinema away with him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti," tweeted Akshay Kumar.
Anil Kapoor, who worked with the actor in films like Karma, Shakti and Mashaal, shared memories on Twitter.
"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," wrote actor Sanjay Dutt.
Ajay Devgn, recalling fond memories with the legend, 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."
"Prayers for his soul and strength to the family. RIP," Jackie Shroff wrote posting a memory with Dilip Kumar.
"We are all nothing but versions of you Dilip Saab. Every actor has studied you in awe. Wondering how you did it all. You were as close to PERFECT as it can get. As you return to your spiritual home. The prayers of millions are with you.," read Shahid Kapoor's tweet.
Riteish Deshmukh thanked the legend for his contribution to every actor's life in the form of inspiration and wrote: "Every actor that faces the camera today will thank Dilip Sahab for the being their teacher. Truly an institution. Am completely heartbroken today, will miss his pat on my back, his smile with a twinkle in the eye and fond kisses on my forehead." He also wrote: "Dilip Sahab- you will always be the king amongst kings. Greatest of all times. You were a hero to every generation. Rest in glory Sir. My deepest condolences to Saira ji, the entire family, loved ones and millions of fans across the globe."
"Legend ... And the Greatest. RIP Dilip Kumar," wrote Katrina Kaif.
"How to mourn you Dilip Kumar Saab... The Greatest ... Ever ... Grateful to have witnessed on-screen and be spellbound by your genius," tweeted actress Huma Qureshi.
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