Legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar aged 98 took his last breath on Wednesday July 07 after his prolonged bouts of illnesses. The film fraternity, including celebrities, actors, filmmakers and singers among others, have been posting on social media to mourn the demise of the thespian.
Actor Salman Khan also took to social media to share a picture with Dilip Kumar and paid tribute. He tweeted, “Best actor Indian Cinema has ever seen and will ever see … #RIP Dilip Saab.”
Best actor indian cinema has ever seen and will ever see … #RIP Dilip Saab pic.twitter.com/XG0PM9mjX4
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 7, 2021
Mohanlal took to Twitter to offer condolences to Dilip Kumar’s family. Sharing a picture, he wrote, “Dilip Kumarji was the doyen of Indian Cinema and will forever be remembered. Condolences to his family and friends. May the legend’s soul rest in eternal peace .”
Dilip Kumarji was the doyen of Indian Cinema and will forever be remembered.
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) July 7, 2021
Condolences to his family and friends. May the legend's soul rest in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/s8kRj8cFdw
Kamaal Hasan’s daughter, Shruti Haasan, also took to her Instagram stories to bid farewell to Dilip Kumar. She wrote, “Timeless-Iconic-Legendary. Rest in peace Dilip Saab .”
Lakshmi Manchu took to her Insta stories and wrote, “End of a remarkable era. Thank you Dilip Kumar Saab for your incomparable contribution to the Indian cinema and for inspiring actors of all generations. Your magic will live on forever!.”
Dilip Kumar Saab, very few people have influenced Indian cinema the way you did. We have watched your movies and learnt from you.
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) July 7, 2021
Rest in peace Sir 🙏🏼
My heartfelt condolences to Sairaji. pic.twitter.com/u9V5CE81iE
Tamannaah took to Twitter to offer condolences to Dilip Kumar’s wife Saira Banu. She wrote, “Dilip Kumar Saab, very few people have influenced Indian cinema the way you did. We have watched your movies and learnt from you. Rest in peace Sir My heartfelt condolences to Sairaji .”