Legendary actor Dilip Kumar breathed his last at Hinduja Hospital on Wednesday morning. The veteran actor passes away at the age of 98 due to prolonged illness. Bollywood mourns death of the legend and offering a tribute to him on social media.
Here’s take a look at what’s everyone posted –
My idol Dilip Saheb .. lost .. never before never after .. “an epic era has drawn curtains .. never to happen again “
Peace and duas .. – Wrote Amitabh Bachchan, sharing a picture of him with Dilip Sahab on Instagram.
Dharmendra wrote – Extremely sad to loose my most affectionate brother in the industry . Jannat naseeb ho , Hamare Dalip Sahab ko
Every now & then some individuals come along who single-handedly alter the present & write history… One such legend was Dilip saab for the world of cinema. I was fortunate to have spent some time with him both on & off screen and I’ll cherish those memories forever. Praying for the peace of his departed soul & my heartfelt condolence to the family RIP – Writes Madhuri Dixit.
Famous Bollywood personalities like Lata Mangeshkar, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgn, Asha Bhosle, Sushmita Sen, Shilpa Shetty Kundra among others, also took to the micro blogging site to pay their tribute to the legend. Check Tweets below –
यूसुफ़ भाई आज अपनी छोटीसी बहन को छोड़के चले गए.. यूसुफ़ भाई क्या गए, एक युग का अंत हो गया. मुझे कुछ सूझ नहीं रहा. मैं बहुत दुखी हूँ, नि:शब्द हूँ.कई बातें कई यादें हमें देके चले गए.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 7, 2021
Legends transcend space & time. The memories of Dilip Sir will forever adorn the pillars of Indian Cinema. My thoughts & prayers with Saira ji
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) July 7, 2021
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 pic.twitter.com/Il8qaMOOhf
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 7, 2021
I’m very sad to hear that Dilip Saab is no longer with us. He was like a big brother to me. I have great admiration and respect for his wife Saira bhabhi who has really looked after and dedicated her life to him. Lots of love to her and the family. We share your grief
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— ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) July 7, 2021
A glorious life & a celebrated human being.
Rest in peace Sir. Respect & Love for an Era called Shri Dilip kumar.
Our prayers & strength for Saira ji. #DuggaDugga pic.twitter.com/5KCVPchvFh
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) July 7, 2021
A legend… an icon!
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From being called the Tragedy King to being an institution for generations of performers, there’ll never be anyone like youYour legacy will live on forever.
Sending prayers & love to Sairaji & family
May your soul rest in peace, #DilipKumar Saabpic.twitter.com/1swSP3Frtg
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) July 7, 2021
Truly, the end of an era! May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with Saira Banu ji and family.