Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated : July 7, 2021 11:13 AM IST
Bollywood Legend Dilip Kumar Dies At 98
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar has died in Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital. He was 98. Dilip Kumar was admitted to the hospital last week after complaining of breathlessness - it was the second time he had been hospitalised in the same month. Kumar, known to generations of film-goers as 'tragedy king', had been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Hinduja Hospital, a non-COVID-19 facility, since Tuesday."He passed away due to prolonged illness at 7.30 am," Dr. Jalil Parkar, who had been treating Kumar, told PTI.
"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," family friend Faisal Farooqui posted from the actor's Twitter handle. The "Mughal-e-Azam" actor had been in and out of hospitals in the last one month and the family was hoping he would get better.
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
My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & fans of Dilip Kumar ji.
His extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/H8NDxLU630 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 7, 2021
Rest in peace you wonderful wonderful genius #DilipKumarpic.twitter.com/tSiBMBvyuG
SUHEL SETH (@Suhelseth) July 7, 2021
Shri Dilip Kumar ji was an outstanding actor, a true thespian who was well regarded by everyone for his exemplary contribution to the Indian film industry.
His performances in films like Ganga Jamuna touched a chord in millions of cinegoers. I'm Deeply anguished by his demise. Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) 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
